Find self catering and cottages that are great for a short break in South West England

Homestead Cottage, Mortehoe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £412 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Mortehoe sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: A charming spacious cottage with wonderful sea views.

It will be hard to tear yourself away from the windows of this charming cottage with outstanding views over the coastline and out to sea as far as Hartland Point. Homestead is just a short stroll to a choice of pubs, the delicatessen, post office and village shop where you can pick up fresh croissants for breakfast! The cottage retains all the charm and character of its age echoed in some exposed stone walls and some uneven floors. A spacious comfortably furnished living room features a stone fireplace with gas fire. The separate dining room is ideal for family meals while enjoying fine views. Steps lead up to a half landing where you will find a fitted oak kitchen to the rear, the family bathroom and an additional compact shower room. Upstairs are three bedrooms all with fantastic views. There is access off the kitchen to a fully enclosed lawned and sheltered cottage style garden, backing onto the National Trust headland and a garden seat is perfectly positioned to enjoy the views. A further small front lawn is found just across the shared driveway. Individually styled and with plenty of character, modern comforts and south facing aspect with outstanding views, Homestead Cottage provides all the ingredients for a lovely holiday.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Porch. Living room with stone fireplace with gas stove, TV with Freeview and DVD. Dining room with gas stove. Half landing. Kitchen with electric cooker and microwave. Fridge and freezer housed in a larder, and a washer dryer in the garage. Bathroom with bath and shower attachment over bath, WC and vanity basin. Shower room with WC and basin, please note the entrance doorway to this room is very narrow. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double and basin. Bedroom 2 with Twin and basin. Bedroom 3 with Twin with basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. No cot is provided, please bring your own travel cot. Parking for 2 cars to the front. No smoking. Regret no pets. A selection of books and games. Telephone for incoming and emergency calls. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

The Dunes, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £420 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Comfortable modern home with lovely outlook over the village and distant sea views.

The Dunes is a modern detached holiday home with a delightful outlook over the village towards Baggy Point and within easy strolling distance of the beach and good choice of pubs and restaurants. The dual aspect living room with stripped pine floor is light and airy and the electric wood burning style stove is perfect for cooler evenings. Patio doors lead out on to the fully enclosed garden with patio and small lawn, ideal for pets. The modern kitchen is well equipped and there is a downstairs cloakroom off the hallway. There are three bedrooms upstairs, the double room which has a King together with the twin room has distant sea views. A bunk bedded room overlooks the garden and all are served by the modern family bathroom. This wonderful part of North Devon is a haven for surfers and also perfect for children with the soft sandy beach backed by gentle sand dunes. For walkers stunning scenery can be enjoyed on the coastal paths or why not travel a little further afield into the beautiful Exmoor National Park. However you decide to spend your time The Dunes offers a warm welcome home.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Cloakroom WC. Living/dining room with TV with Freeview, DVD and video. Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine. Tumble dryer situated in the garage. First floor: Bedroom 1 with King and TV/DVD. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bedroom 3 with Bunks. Bathroom with bath and fitted shower over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Electric/convector heaters. Garden furniture. Private parking. 2 pets welcome. Short breaks available. 3pm arrival time. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Slee's Meadow View, Bideford, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £321 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Bideford sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A modern detached property enjoying fabulous uninterrupted and far reaching views of open countryside, just a mile from the sea. A fantastic place for walkers being ten minutes from the South West Coast Path.

If you like waking up to far reaching, panoramic views of beautiful open countryside then you'll love Slee's Meadow View. You might also love the fact that this delightful, tastefully decorated modern detached property is just a mile from the sea and the very lovely yet rarely crowded Peppercombe Beach. At high tide this quiet stretch of beach is rocky but low tide will reveal deserted sands and some of the best rock pooling in the area. Little explorers love it! Even in high summer you could be alone here. The walk, through the wooded National Trust owned Peppercombe Valley, is superb and takes about 10-15 minutes. Dogs and their owners will love it - especially as the coast path is just 10 minute's stroll from the property.
Slee's Meadow View is also just a ten minute drive from the surf and sands at Westward Ho!, five minutes from the Big Sheep theme park, five minutes from The Milky Way fun park, ten minutes from the quaint village and harbour at Clovelly and about 30-40 minutes drive along the coast road to the surf and beaches at Bude.
Slee's Meadow View has a large open plan living, dining and kitchen area so it's a very social house to spend time in. A breakfast bar provides informal dining (or a chance to scrutinise the work of the chef whilst enjoying a glass of wine) and a large dining table with six places and a rise and fall lamp can bring a sense of occasion if you need it! On cooler nights the wood burning stove will add an extra cosy feel too. The southerly aspect means that the sun streams in through patio doors on sunny days and the conservatory, with its bookcases and comfy Chesterfield sofa, offers a quiet space to read or take in the views. Both bedrooms are spacious and have patio doors to make the most of the views.
You can step out into the large fenced rear garden from the conservatory - as well as from both bedrooms - to eat, enjoy the views or let the children and pets play (the garden is 'dog-proofed'). The bedrooms are served by a bright family bathroom.
Slee's Meadow View makes a great base for exploring this quiet and beautiful corner of North Devon. Whilst the outlook is rural, the house is close to the coast, RHS Rosemoor, local attractions and some great country pubs. The Coach and Horses at Horns Cross is just across the road too!

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Open plan Living /kitchen/ dining room with wood burning stove, large flat screen TV with satellite Freeview and DVD with surround sound. Kitchen area with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. Conservatory with leather sofa, book shelves, a selection of reading material, DVDs and CDs and tumble dryer. Bedroom 1 with King. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bathroom with bath and fitted shower over bath, WC and basin.
Facilities and Services: Linen and Towels. Oil CH. Complimentary basket of logs. Wi-Fi Broadband. Garden furniture. 2 Pets welcome. No smoking. Private off road parking for 3 cars. 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.

Puffin Cottage, Bideford, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from £241 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Bideford sleeps 3.

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

Accommodation overview: A fabulous little cottage, beautifully presented and just perfect for couples or a small family. In a village centre location close to pubs, restaurant and local amenities and within walking distance of stunning Northam Burrows Country Park.

This pretty little cottage is nestled close to the centre of Northam, a popular village situated between Appledore, famous for its winding cobbled streets and colourful quayside and Westward Ho!, with its long sandy beach, popular with surfers and home of the Royal North Devon Golf Club. A good selection of pubs, restaurants and local amenities are on the doorstep and the fabulous Northam Burrows Country Park is within walking distance. Puffin Cottage is just perfect for couples or a small family and is beautifully presented throughout. The stylish open plan living room features a cosy wood burning stove, a real treat on cooler evenings and the cream country style kitchen is complemented by attractive grey slate flooring. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, one double and one single, both with handmade bespoke pine furniture and good quality linen. From the single bedroom there are glimpses of the sea. As is often the case with older character properties the sleek modern bathroom is on the ground floor. The very private rear courtyard, although quite compact, is an ideal spot for leisurely breakfasts or relaxing with a glass of wine on balmy summer evenings. With so much to see and do in this wonderful area just one visit to Puffin Cottage may not be enough!

Accommodation: Ground floor: Open plan living room /dining/kitchen with wood burner, TV with Freeview and DVD, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and freezer. Utility cupboard housing a washer/dryer and tabletop dishwasher. Bathroom with bath with fitted shower over bath, WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with single.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Garden furniture. 1 well behaved pet welcome. No smoking. Roadside parking available nearby. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

The Workshop, Tiverton, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £199 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Tiverton sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: Perfect for couples, this pretty Devon barn conversion has stunning countryside views and shares an outdoor Jacuzzi spa pool.

Nestling in the midst of the most beautiful Devon Countryside, on the fringes of Exmoor National Park, you will find Marwoods Farm. Tucked down a single track lane in the tiny hamlet of Cove and with stunning far reaching views over the lush hills and valleys, this working farm really is a perfect country retreat. The little town of Bampton is just 3 miles away with a lovely choice of shops pubs and restaurants, while Tiverton, a ten minute drive, offers a wide selection of attractions including the twelfth century Tiverton Castle and Bickleigh Mill, located on the River Exe and offering trout lakes and fishing with picnic area, farm shops, waterside tea garden and much more. Just a few miles to the north, Exmoor National Park has something for everyone, walking, climbing, cycling or just enjoying a cream tea in the coastal resort of Lynmouth where spectacular cliffs plunge down to the sea. Adjacent to the owners own home we are delighted to offer four high quality stone built cottages, recently converted from the original farm buildings, using ECO friendly under floor heating and with excellent facilities. Overlooking the shared front lawned garden, each cottage has an individual patio with garden furniture. A special treat is the outdoor Jacuzzi Spa Pool which is available to all guests throughout the year. A discount of 10% is available should all of the cottages be booked together for a group of family or friends.

An open plan living / dining / kitchen has floor to ceiling windows and door making the room light and bright. On a mezzanine floor above, the stylish bedroom has a pristine en suite shower room. The living room features a comfortable sofa bed with linen provided on request, making this cottage perfect for a couple or friends.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Open plan living / dining/ kitchen with 40" TV with Freeview and DVD. Kitchen area with ceramic hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. A separate communal utility room provides washing machines and tumble dryer. Cloakroom with WC and basin. First floor: A mezzanine bedroom with ensuite shower room with WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Under floor heating. Garden furniture. Jacuzzi spa pool (shared) No Smoking. 1 well behaved pet welcome. Ample car parking. Short breaks available. Arr/dep for weekly bookings is Friday

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.

Briarwood, Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1188 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe sleeps 10.

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

Accommodation overview: Exceptional family home, stylishly presented, spacious, comfortable and with many additional features, all set in a beautiful lush green valley with sea glimpses from many rooms.

In a wonderful location set high above the village of Lee, this exceptional detached home enjoys stunning views across the lush green wooded valley and distant sea glimpses from almost every room. High quality presentation and a host of attractive features make Briarwood a perfect choice for those seeking something special. Approached along a private lane offering high levels of peace and tranquillity, the spacious family accommodation will appeal to all age groups. The stylish dual aspect living room has comfortable leather sofas surrounding the attractive fireplace with wood burning stove and French doors lead through to a separate dining room with ample space for leisurely family meals. The extensive kitchen / breakfast room is beautifully fitted in light oak complemented by polished granite worktops and terracotta stone tiled floor. Adjoining the kitchen through double French doors is a fabulous games room, this is a great place to relax overlooking the garden or enjoy a game of table tennis on the full size indoor table. Large patio doors open onto the lovely terrace and attractive gardens which extend to almost an acre and include both level and sloping lawns, flowerbeds, apple tree and small spring fed stream. All of the bedrooms are sumptuously comfortable and stylishly presented. Two double rooms benefit from their own en suite bathrooms and two twin rooms together with a flexible single room with rollaway bed are served by a separate family bathroom. If you can bear to leave this lovely property the beach at Lee Bay and the South West Coastal Path are just a few minutes' walk away. The popular sandy surfing beaches of Woolacombe or Croyde are just a few minutes' drive away and the harbour town of Ilfracombe is close by.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Living room with wood burning stove, Plasma TV with freesat, Blu-ray DVD and surround sound. Dining room. Kitchen/ breakfast room with TV/ DVD, Oil fired AGA (in use during winter months) electric induction hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer with ice maker, microwave and dishwasher. Utility room with sink, washing machine and tumble dryer. Games room with table tennis table, table football and assortment of games. First floor: Bedroom 1 with King and ensuite bathroom with fitted shower over bath, WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with King and ensuite bathroom with fitted shower over bath, WC and basin. Bedroom 3 with Twin, Bedroom 4 with Twin, Bedroom 5 with Single with stowaway bed to convert to compact twin on request. Bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Garden furniture. Table tennis table. Table football. 2 pets welcome. No smoking. Ample private parking. £100 refundable security deposit. Short breaks available. 4pm Arrival time. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.