Find self catering and cottages with a garden in South West England

Sandcastles, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £344 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: A stylish modern holiday home in a great location for the beach and village centre. Perfect for couples and young families.

Set in a private lane just minutes from the wonderful golden sands of Croyde Bay, Sandcastles is a picture postcard seaside cottage, perfect for couples or small family. After busy days on the beach, walking the stunning coast path or exploring beautiful Exmoor National Park, this inviting holiday cottage will be a treat to return home to. In an open plan design the comfortable living room is stylishly furnished and the modern kitchen area with white units and granite style works surfaces comes complete with breakfast bar. Two attractive bedrooms share the separate spacious fully tiled family bathroom. Outside, a small lawn and patio is ideal for relaxing with a morning coffee or evening glass of wine. For long summer holidays or short breaks, this lovely cottage will be a popular choice at any time of year.

Accommodation: Ground Floor: Open plan living room with electric wood burner effect fire, TV with Freeview and DVD, CD player/ipod dock/radio. Kitchen area with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer. Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bathroom with bath and fitted shower over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Electric CH. No Smoking. Wi-Fi Broadband. 2 pets welcome. Patio furniture. Private parking for 2 cars on driveway. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Whimbrels House, Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £894 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe sleeps 8.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • Garden • Swimming Pool • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: A fabulous holiday home with heated outdoor swimming pool and stunning sea and coastal views from almost every room. If you're planning a special family get together Whimbrels House will be the perfect choice.

Nestling between Berrynarbor and Ilfracombe in one of the most beautiful coastal areas of North Devon Whimbrels House is a truly wonderful home. Set in an enviable location overlooking Watermouth Castle it boasts breathtaking panoramic sea views from almost every room. In a lovely position surrounded by gardens, this spacious detached home has its own heated outdoor swimming pool in an enclosed setting enjoying splendid views over the coastline, perfect for long leisurely summer days and the stylish interior design allows space for everyone to relax and feel at home. The comfortable sitting/dining room with wrap around balcony terrace and open fireplace, has an expanse of picture windows taking full advantage of the stunning sea views. An attractive well equipped kitchen/diner with range style cooker and granite style worktops is perfect for breakfast or casual meals. A second sitting room on the lower floor leading through to a pretty conservatory, again with sea views, provides additional space to spread out, and a fabulous games room with pool table will bring out the competitive streak in all the family! With two bedrooms on the ground floor and two on the lower ground floor Whimbrels House is ideal for extended families or two families holidaying together. On the ground floor is a twin bedroom and a double bedroom with a gorgeous ensuite bathroom with shower cubicle and a separate dressing room. On the lower ground floor a stylish double bedroom with French doors opening out on to the terrace and additional day bed for flexible sleeping arrangements is served by a lovely family bathroom, while the twin bedroom on this floor benefits from its own ensuite shower room. If you can tear yourself away from this wonderful home there is so much to explore nearby. Enchanting Watermouth Cove is within a short stroll, with its gently sloping shoreline and abundance of rock pools, this naturally sheltered harbour is a popular mooring for colourful boats of all shapes and sizes. Watermouth Castle is one of North Devon’s premier attractions and offers something for all the family, while the nearby Dinosaur and Wildlife Park is a favourite with children. The Sawmill Inn, a character pub and restaurant is within walking distance and there is a wide choice of pubs, restaurants and shops in Ilfracombe and Combe Martin just a few minutes' drive away. With Exmoor National Park to the East, a choice of golden sandy blue flag beaches to the West and with miles of stunning coastal and countryside scenery to enjoy all around, Whimbrels House will help create wonderful holiday memories for years to come.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Living/dining room with open fire, TV with Freeview, DVD and radio. Side Porch. Kitchen/dining room with range style gas cooker, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Bedroom 1 with Double and TV with Freeview and ensuite bathroom with bath, double shower cubicle, WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Lower ground floor: Bedroom 3 with Double and day bed. Bedroom 4 with Twin which can be converted to Super King on request and ensuite shower room with WC and basin. Bathroom with bath, WC and basin. Utility room with sink unit, washing machine and tumble dryer. Games room with pool table. Second sitting room with TV with Freeview. Conservatory.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. W-Fi Broadband. Outdoor swimming pool (available 1st May - 29th September, the pool is heated free of charge in June, July and August. In May and September there is an additional charge of £60 if you would like to have it heated BBQ. Table Tennis. Garden furniture. Complimentary basket of logs. A selection of books and games. Telephone for incoming and emergency calls only. No smoking. Regret no pets. Ample private parking. 4pm Arrival. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

The Elms, Combe Martin, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £463 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Combe Martin sleeps 8.

Features include: Short breaks • Detached • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Perfect for larger family groups this lovely Victorian Cottage is tucked away in a quiet lane just off the centre of the village.

Tucked away in a quiet lane just off the centre of Combe Martin village, The Elms is a four bedroomed Victorian cottage, making a perfect holiday base for larger family groups. You can get away from it all relax and unwind with village views spanning across to countryside. The living room is kept cosy with its multi-fuel stove and has French doors opening into the conservatory with views across the village. The separate dining room is open plan to the modern fitted kitchen with a tiled floor and beech work surfaces. A door off the utility room leads to the enclosed yard providing useful storage for surfboards, wetsuits and beach equipment. The three bedrooms on the first floor are served by a separate bathroom with a roll top bath. On the half landing is an additional separate shower room, and bedroom four on the second floor may be more ideal for children or teenagers, with a sloping ceiling, sofa area, TV and DVD. The pretty cottage garden includes lawned areas and large patio terrace off the conservatory; small children will require supervision on the raised terrace.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Living room with TV with Freeview, DVD, stereo and multi-fuel stove. Kitchen/dining room with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge. Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bedroom 3 with Double. Bathroom with roll top bath, WC and basin. Half landing Shower room with WC and basin. Second floor: Bedroom 4 with Twin, sofa, TV and DVD.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. No cot is provided, please bring your own travel cot. Stairgate available. Regret no pets. No smoking. Garden furniture. Parking for 4 cars. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Neptune's Cove, Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £818 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe sleeps 12.

Features include: Short breaks • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Spacious Victorian house with magnificent sea views

This imposing and spacious Victorian house overlooks the spectacular rugged coastline in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Wonderful sea views can be enjoyed from many of the rooms and all the facilities of the town resort of Ilfracombe are within walking distance including the delightful harbour the famous Tunnels Beaches and a choice of pubs, restaurants and shops. This is an ideal property to enjoy a wonderful holiday with your extended family or a group of friends with plenty of room for separate generations to relax and unwind. Two bedrooms on the ground floor (one with sea views) each have ensuite shower rooms and four further bedrooms on the second floor(two with sea views) share a family bathroom. The main living room on the first floor has comfy seating for 6 and large windows to enjoy the spectacular sea views. An additional snug/children's room with additional comfy seating is also on the same floor. A fully fitted kitchen gives access to the rear attractive garden and is connected to a wonderful spacious dining room that offers lovely garden views. This spacious house offers an additional kitchen (minimum equipment) on the ground floor a further living/dining room and a large entrance hall with conservatory furniture allowing flexible living space for larger parties. A small front garden and large attractive, mature, terraced rear garden provides plenty of seating areas from which to enjoy the sea views as well as enjoy outdoor dining (may not suit unsupervised children).

Accommodation: Ground Floor: Large porch and furnished entrance hall. Bedroom 1 with Double and ensuite shower room, Bedroom 2 with Twin and ensuite shower room. Living/dining room for 4 with TV and Freeview. Kitchen with minimum equipment. Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer First floor: Living room with digital Freeview Plasma TV, DVD and Video. Snug/children's room. Dining room for 8 leading to kitchen with gas hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. Second Floor: Bedroom 3 with Twin. Bedroom 4 with King. Bedroom 5 with Twin. Bedroom 6 with Double. Family bathroom with WC, basin and shower attachment.

Facilities and Services : Linen and towels. Gas CH. Garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars at the rear and unrestricted parking on the road. Highchair available. No smoking. Regret no pets. Short breaks available. 3pm Arrival time. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings Saturday.

Emilys Cottage, Bideford, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £344 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Bideford sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Close to the Beach •

Accommodation overview: A pretty thatched cottage tucked away in the coastal village of Bucks Mills, Devon.

This pretty semi detached thatched cottage is tucked away in Bucks Mills, a picturesque village on the edge of the sea. Full of character features including pine latch doors, small paned windows with deep sills and wooden flooring; it is perfect for couples looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Approached by several steps through the front garden the entrance door opens directly into the charming living/ dining room with an impressive stone inglenook and comfy sofa. The country style kitchen is fitted in pine and to the rear of the cottage, with two steps up, is a separate utility room and spacious refurbished modern bathroom. Upstairs are two lovely bedrooms, carpeted for comfort and one having a sloping ceiling in parts. Tiered lawns and multi level gardens, not suitable for small children, give ample space to relax with the sound of the stream meandering by. A gentle stroll will take you down to a rocky beach with sandy areas, as shown in the website photograph. There are plenty of rock pools, good for prawning, and you will find the view along to Clovelly and out to Lundy Island quite spectacular. Just under a mile up the lane you will conveniently find the local post office and store. In an idyllic location, Emily’s is sure to delight all visitors and is a welcoming home to return to after exploring all that this beautiful area has to offer.

Accommodation: Ground Floor: Living/dining room with TV with Freeview and DVD. Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave and fridge / freezer. Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Bathroom with bath with mixer handset over bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. NS Heating. Garden furniture. Regret no pets. No smoking. Private parking for 1 car on driveway to the side of the property. No short breaks. 3pm arrival time. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Marigold Cottage, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £995 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 10.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Enviable location with fantastic sea views and only a few minutes walk to the beach. Marigold will be taking pets from September 2011

The perfect beach holiday for discerning families - Sun, Sea and Marigold Cottage! Stunning sea views over Croyde Bay and the stylish, bright and spacious accommodation are an irresistible mix. Drop your suitcases inside, grab your surfboards, buckets and spades and head just across the road to beautiful Croyde Bay. Marigold is around 200yds from the soft golden sands and sits in a prestigious location within large lawned gardens, ideal for children - and energetic parents - to run and play. The superb decked terrace to the front is the just the place for food al fresco while taking in the wonderful sea views, and in the balmy summer evenings enjoy a glass of wine and spectacular sunsets. Inside you will find a comfortable home from home, well equipped and stylishly presented. In the sitting room comfy leather sofas flank an attractive fireplace complete with wood burning stove. The contemporary fitted kitchen has a spacious family dining area, perfect for leisurely breakfasts or after dinner games. There are three bedrooms on the ground floor served by a separate shower room. On the first floor is an amazingly spacious master bedroom with ensuite shower room and a children's twin room with a selection of games and toys. Also on this floor is a family bathroom where you can forget about the stresses of everyday life as you relax and unwind in the claw and ball feet roll top bath. The pretty village of Croyde with its quintessential thatched cottages and a great choice of pubs and restaurants is around a ten minute stroll away, and for a change from the beach why not try Cascades tropical indoor pool complex. Marigold now offers flexible arrangements for smaller families and groups of friends at certain times throughout the year, so whether you are looking for a fabulous summer holiday or cosy winter break there is something for everyone.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Living room with wood burning stove, TV with Freeview, DVD, video and iPod docking station. Kitchen/breakfast room with TV/DVD and iPod docking station, large gas oven with six burner hob, microwave, dishwasher and 'American style' fridge/freezer with icemaker. Inner hallway to utility area with washing machine and tumble dryer. Shower room with WC and basin. Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin, which can be joined to make a 6' double on request. Bedroom 3 with Bunks. First floor: Bedroom 4 with Twin 2' 6" cabin style beds. Bedroom 5 with King and ensuite shower, WC and basin. Bathroom with roll top bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Electric convector heaters. Complimentary basket of logs. Outdoor dining table. Gas BBQ. 2 pets welcome. No smoking. Ample private car parking on site. Short breaks available. 3pm arrival time. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Williams Cottage, Bideford, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £250 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Bideford sleeps 2.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Garden • Close to the Beach • Near Fishing •

Accommodation overview: A beautiful cottage with breath-taking sea views, just perfect for couples.

Perched on the cliff top edge of one of the prettiest villages in North Devon, Williams Cottage enjoys breath-taking sea views stretching from Baggy to Hartland Point with Lundy Island on the horizon. Perfect for couples looking for a tranquil retreat, this delightful character cottage is surprisingly spacious and stylishly presented throughout. The sitting room has a cosy wood burning stove and the alcoved window seat is a perfect spot to relax and gaze out at the amazing sea views. From the separate dining room, also with lovely sea views, a few steps lead down into the kitchen which has a stable door opening onto the garden. A fairly steep staircase, typical in properties of this era, takes you up to the separate bathroom and attractive master bedroom where you will be lulled to sleep by the sound of a nearby waterfall tumbling through a cleft down to the sea. Both rooms have stunning views. There is a stream just across the front lawn separated by a low wall. A short stroll leads down to the pebble beach, where at low tide soft sandy inlets appear between the rock pools. The famous village of Clovelly is well worth a visit, via the coastal path, and you can take a fishing trip from the small cove or simply explore the ancient cobbled streets. Westward Ho! and it’s fabulous stretch of golden sands, popular with surfers is just a ten minute drive away. Boat trips to Lundy Island in Summer offer a rare opportunity to see seals, dolphins, puffins and other diverse wildlife in their natural habitat. There is so much to see and do in this unspoilt part of North Devon, and Williams Cottage is a really special home to return to.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Living room with wood burning stove, TV with Freeview, DVD and radio. Dining room. Kitchen with electric cooker, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave and fridge/freezer. First floor: Bedroom 1 with King-sized bed. Bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. Complimentary basket of logs. No cot is provided, please bring your own travel cot. Garden furniture. BBQ. No smoking. 2 pets welcome. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Cock Rock Cottage, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £744 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 6.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: A really pretty thatched cottage in a superb location enjoying panoramic views of Croye Bay and just minutes from the beach.

Uniquely located in this idyllic setting Cock Rock Cottage enjoys panoramic views of Croyde Bay and Lundy Island in the distance. Formerly the gardeners' cottage of the neighbouring home, it features a completely separate self contained annexe only a few feet away from the main cottage entrance. In keeping with the Oceanside location there are whitewashed walls throughout, navy, pale blue and white dominate the decor and carefully chosen accessories add to the charm of this delightful home. The living room is double aspect with wonderful sea views, character beams and a fireplace with wood burning stove, making a comfortable and cosy room at any time of year. Tiled slate flooring and granite work surfaces create a modern cottage style in the pretty kitchen/breakfast room. There are two bedrooms on the first floor, the double captures superb views of the beach and sea beyond, whilst the twin room looks to the front. Both are served by a family shower room on the ground floor. The spacious self contained annexe is light and bright with white painted vaulted ceilings, comfy seating and separate shower room with utility area. Cock Rock Cottage nestles privately behind tall wooden gates and the gravelled driveway has ample car parking. There are lawns to the front and the rear lawned garden has stunning views over the beautiful sandy bay, which can be reached in minutes by a path just a few yards away. A barbeque area and picnic table and benches provide an ideal setting for alfresco dining. This delightful property in a wonderful location makes an ideal choice for those looking for something special.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Porch. Living room with wood burning stove, Flat screen HD TV with Freeview, DVD, video, CD player, digital radio and Ipod dock. Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave and dishwasher, a small larder houses the fridge/freezer. Shower room with WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Separate ground floor annexe a suite with Twin zip'n 'link beds which convert to a Super King on request, TV with Freeview. Shower room/utility area with shower cubicle, WC and basin, washer/dryer, tea/coffee making facility and fridge.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Regret no pets. No smoking. Telephone for incoming calls only. Baby bath available. Outdoor warm shower. Wet suit drying rail. Garden furniture. Ample private parking. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.