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

Salar Cottage, Braunton, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £344 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Braunton sleeps 5.

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

Accommodation overview: In a delightful village location, just a short stroll from a choice of traditional pubs and within a few minutes drive of stunning Putsborough Sands.

Tucked away in a quiet cul de sac in the pretty village of Georgeham, Salar Cottage is within a short stroll of two traditional pubs and friendly local stores. Just over a mile of country lanes takes you to the absolutely stunning beach and coastline of Putsborough, found at the westerly end of Woolacombe' golden sands and one of the area's best kept secrets! Croyde village is less than two miles away with a lovely mix of thatched cottages, pubs, restaurants and colourful surf shops where the beach path meanders down to beautiful Croyde Bay, so popular with families and surfers at any time of year. Several steps lead down through pretty front gardens to the front entrance and into a spacious hallway. The stylish living /dining room has comfy leather sofas and a welcoming wood burning stove, perfect for cooler evenings or cosy out of season breaks. The well equipped kitchen and utility room have everything you need and a convenient cloakroom is located off the hallway. Stairs rise up to three attractive bedrooms with under floor heating and a separate modern bathroom with white suite completes the accommodation. The fully enclosed rear garden with lawn, mature trees and shrubs has as a fabulous decked patio area, just perfect for barbecues and leisurely al fresco meals. Salar Cottage is a real home from home holiday retreat, ideal for families or couples seeking a quieter base, yet within easy reach of all that this wonderful area has to offer.

Accommodation: From the roadside steps lead down to Ground floor: Hall. Living /dining room with TV with Freeview, DVD and wood burning stove. Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave and fridge/freezer. Utility room with dishwasher and washer/dryer. Cloakroom with WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bedroom 3 with Single. Bathroom with bath, fitted shower over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Wi-Fi Broadband. Electric heating downstairs, under floor heating in bedrooms, heated towel rail in bathroom. Complimentary basket of logs. Garden furniture. BBQ. No smoking. 2 Pets welcome. No cot is provided, please bring your own travel cot. Garage (one of a row ) with one parking space in front, one further roadside parking space in front of the cottage. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

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.

West Saunton Barn, Braunton, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £615 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Braunton sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: A highly individual character barn conversion with lovely original features and just perfect for family groups.

Nestling in the tiny hamlet of West Saunton, just a few minutes from the fabulous three mile expanse of golden sandy beach backed by spectacular dunes this highly individual barn, set beside a working farm, has been sympathetically converted to provide an excellent holiday home. With a wonderful mix of original character features and contemporary style, the spacious accommodation features some amazing oak beams and lovely stripped pine floors. The entrance hall leads through to a large living / dining room with comfy sofas and table and chairs to seat eight. The attractive country style well equipped kitchen also provides a table and chairs, perfect for leisurely breakfast or less formal dining. A ground floor shower room is also found off the hall. Upstairs, accessed from the spacious landing are four stylish bedrooms. The master double room, with King Size bed has an ensuite shower room. Bedroom two is a double, making the property perfect for two family occupation. Bedroom three is a triple room with a double and a single bed, and bedroom four an attractive single. A modern pristine family bathroom serves these rooms. Outside and in front of the cottage is a lawned garden with garden furniture and barbecue, and there is ample parking available both in the car port and on the lane. Ideally placed for Saunton Golf Club and Saunton Sands beach and just a mile from Braunton Village, with its great selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, West Saunton Barn is a fabulous choice in this popular area.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Living /dining room with TV with Freeview and DVD. Kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge / freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer and wall mounted TV. Car port has a Belfast sink for washing surfboards etc. Shower room with WC and basin. First Floor: Bedroom 1 with King, TV and ensuite shower room with WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with Double and TV/DVD . Bedroom 3 with Double and Single and TV/DVD. Bedroom 4 with Single and TV. Bathroom with bath with shower handset over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. LPG CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Garden furniture. No smoking. 2 pets welcome. Ample parking. Short breaks available. 3pm Arrival. 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

Prospect Cottage, Combe Martin, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £270 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Combe Martin sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A traditional semi detached cottage situated in the heart of the village. Parking is available in the car park directly opposite for a small weekly charge.

This charming semi-detached former farm workers cottage is in the heart of Combe Martin with pubs, shops and restaurants on the doorstep. The cottage fronts onto the famous two mile long High Street, and also has a rear entrance from the lane running to the side of the property across a small, enclosed, cobbled courtyard. There is a modern galley style kitchen and utility room, and an archway joins the living and dining rooms which are comfortably furnished in a traditional style. Both bedrooms on the first floor are in pine together with a spacious, modern bathroom. In an ideal location, within a short drive of all of North Devon's attractions, Prospect Cottage is perfect for walkers who can enjoy this fantastic coastline and the ever changing Exmoor scenery.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Living room with TV with Freeview, video and gas fire. Dining room. Kitchen with electric oven, hob, microwave and fridge. Utility room with washing machine. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bathroom with bath, fitted shower over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Electric heaters. No cot is provided; please bring your own travel cot. 2 pets welcome. No Smoking. A parking space is available in The Pack of Cards car park opposite the cottage at a cost of approx £10 per week. Short breaks available. 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.

Quay Cottage, Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £312 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A charming 19th century cottage stylishly renovated and situated in the lovely harbour area of the town. A complimentary parking permit provided for nearby car parks.

Situated in the lovely harbour area of Ilfracombe, this charming 19th century terraced cottage is stylishly presented retains many original features. Approached from a private gated lane there are a few steps up to the pretty front terrace and entrance door. The spacious light and bright living/dining room features oak beams, panelled walls and has an attractive brick fireplace housing a coal effect electric fire, ideal for cosy evenings. Having an elevated position it benefits from a great view over the harbour side towards Hillsborough and you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast whilst watching the world go by! The modern well equipped kitchen is fitted in cream with beech worktops and a small breakfast bar. As may be expected in a property of this age the family bathroom is on the ground floor and has a pristine white suite. On the first floor are a beautifully presented double bedroom with an ensuite shower room and an attractive twin bedroom. Ideally located close to the seashore, Quay Cottage is within walking distance of all that this popular resort has to offer, and is a perfect base for exploring the nearby rugged coastal paths and natural beauty of Exmoor National Park.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Living/dining room with coal effect electric fire, TV with Freeview, DVD and stereo. Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer and fridge. Bathroom with bath with fitted shower over bath, WC, basin and wall safe. First floor: Bedroom 1 with King and ensuite shower room with WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with Twin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. A selection of books, games, CDs and DVDs. Lockable wall safe. Patio furniture. No cot is provided, please bring your own travel cot. Regret no pets. No smoking. A car parking permit is provided for the Cheyne Beach car park March - Oct and The Cove car park Nov - Feb. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.