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

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.

Millrock, Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £312 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Woolacombe sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A modern stylish detached home, ideally located in the centre of the village and just a short stroll from the fabulous blue flag beach.

Millrock is ideally situated in the centre of Woolacombe just a short level stroll from the wonderful three mile stretch of sandy beach. The contemporary open plan living room, with kitchen and dining area open onto a lovely sunny decked patio which is completely private and perfect for al fresco dining. On the first floor are two bedrooms, a pretty twin and a spacious double which is dual aspect with views over countryside to the rear. A modern stylish bathroom serves both rooms. The front porch has a lockable cupboard useful for storage of surf boards or beach equipment. For families and couples who like to be in the heart of the village with shops, pubs and restaurants on the doorstep, Millrock is the perfect choice.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Open plan living / dining room with TV with Freeview, DVD, stereo and Ipod Dock. Kitchen area with gas hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge and washing machine. First floor: Bedroom 1 with King. Bedroom 2 with Twin, TV and DVD. Bathroom with bath and fitted shower over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Patio furniture. Stairgate available. No smoking. Regret no pets. A permit is provided for parking between May and Sept. Unrestricted roadside parking is available at all other times. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

The Little Manse, Brayford, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £270 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Brayford sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Nestling in a pretty Devon village just on the edge of Exmoor National Park, this lovely conversion has been stylishly renovated and is perfect for couples and families.

Brayford is one of those picturesque traditional Devon villages that you may only discover by chance. Situated just on the edge of Exmoor National Park surrounded by rolling fields and woodland and with the River Bray running through the centre, it is an ideal location from which to explore all this wonderful area has to offer. Built in the 19th century as a Baptist Chapel and Manse, this lovely conversion is at the heart of the village and enjoys a south facing garden leading to a one and a half acre paddock bordered by a stream. Hidden on the chapel side of the building, which is the owners own occasionally used holiday home is a small plot of headstones. Entering through the large conservatory into the hallway you will find to the right a stylish comfortable sitting room with original fireplace and to the left an attractive modern dining kitchen. A useful boot room and cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation. Upstairs are two attractive bedrooms, the master double features a lovely beamed ceiling and has a separate spacious dressing room with futon, ideal for flexible sleeping arrangements and the pristine modern bathroom is ensuite. The twin room has the benefit of a separate cloakroom with WC, however access to the bathroom is through the master bedroom, making this property ideally suited to families or couples. As may be expected in a cottage of this era, there are some low doorways and ceilings in parts. The spectacular North Devon coastline or the beauty of Exmoor National Park is within easy driving distance and a whole range of outdoor activities will ensure there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Accommodation: Ground floor Conservatory. Hall. Living room with wood burner. TV with Freeview and DVD. Kitchen with ceramic hob and electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Boot Room with tumble dryer. Utility / Cloakroom with WC, basin and washing machine. First floor Bedroom 1 with King and separate dressing room with futon, ensuite bathroom with bath with fitted shower over bath, WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with 2' 6" Twins (when pushed together will make a King size double). Cloakroom with WC and basin has a narrow doorway.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Garden furniture. No smoking. 2 pets welcome. Private parking. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

South Corner, Instow, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £489 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Instow sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: With fabulous views over the Torridge Estuary and just a gentle stroll to Instow's soft sandy beach, South Corner is a perfect choice in this popular village.

In an enviable location directly on the Marine Parade and enjoying fabulous views over the Torridge Estuary, South Corner is a delightful semi-detached cottage. The spacious living room features a wood burning stove and the light and bright conservatory style dining area is the perfect spot to linger over a meal, prepared in the attractive modern kitchen, as you watch the comings and goings of sailing boats from the nearby yacht club. Upstairs two stylish bedrooms benefit from the wonderful views with the twin having an ensuite shower room and the double served by a separate spacious modern bathroom. Outside a pretty patio with garden furniture offers the chance to relax and unwind and a large garage is available for secure storage of bikes and surfboards. It would be hard to find a more ideal spot in this popular village, with the Tarka Trail on your doorstep and the local store together with good quality restaurants serving locally caught seafood within a short stroll. Venturing further afield the spectacular beaches of Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe and the famous pebble ridge of Westward Ho! are all within easy reach.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Porch. Cloakroom with WC and basin. Kitchen with electric oven and gas hob, microwave, washing machine, fridge and dishwasher. Open plan Living/dining room with wood burning stove, TV with Freeview, DVD and stereo. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin with TV/DVD and ensuite shower room with WC and basin. Bathroom with fitted shower over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Garden furniture. Parking for 2/3 cars (an additional space on the far right is for the use of the attached house) 2 pets welcome. No cot is provided; please bring your own travel cot. No smoking. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

The Gearing, 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 or friends, a pretty Devon barn conversion with stunning views

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 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.

Perfect for couples, the 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.

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. First floor: A mezzanine bedroom with ensuite shower room with WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Wi-Fi Broadband. 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 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.

Embleton, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £697 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: A well presented large modern family home located in a quiet cul de sac just a short walk from the village centre.

Quietly located at the end of a residential cul-de-sac in the heart of Croyde, Embleton is a large detached modern home providing comfortable accommodation for the larger family. The attractive living room has a door through to the kitchen/breakfast room and patio doors to the rear garden, together with a utility room. All four bedrooms and family bathroom are on the first floor and the double has an en suite. It is within a ten minute stroll to the pathway that leads down to Croyde beach, and within a short walk you will find a selection of pubs, shops and restaurants providing a good variety of menus. An enclosed south facing level and lawned garden offers a perfect retreat at the end of the day and is ideal for al fresco dining.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall, Living room with TV with Freeview, DVD, video, CD & iPod dock. Kitchen/breakfast room with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Utility area with additional sink and washer/dryer. Cloakroom with WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with King and en suite shower room, WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with King. Bedroom 3 with Twin. Bedroom 4 with Bunks. Bathroom with bath and fitted shower over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. NS heaters. Wi-Fi Broadband. Regret no pets. No smoking. Private parking on driveway. Garden furniture. BBQ. Patio heater (guests to provide own gas supply). Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Willow Cottage, Bideford, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £252 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Bideford sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: In an idyllic countryside location this charming barn conversion is ideal for couples or small families, perfect for walkers and within a short drive of the fabulous North Devon coastline.

This charming character barn conversion is in an idyllic rural location surrounded by 16 acres of stunning countryside, rolling pastures, woodland, natural ponds and wildlife-rich grasslands for you to explore at your leisure. You could also stroll for just over a mile to the friendly village of Woolfard is worthy or Woolsey as it is known locally. This "village with two names" boasts a beautiful medieval church tower, traditional thatched Devon pub, shops and post office and hosts the popular Woolsery Show, held each year in July. Willow Cottage is one of a group of similar properties within Clifford Farm, nestling in a quiet corner and attached on two sides. The open plan living room with kitchen and dining area boasts character features of exposed stone walls and wooden beams and is made cosy by an electric wood burning effect stove. The modern kitchen is well equipped and open plan stairs rise from here to the two attractive bedrooms with sloping ceilings and Velux windows. A pristine modern bathroom serves both rooms. Fabulous far reaching countryside views are enjoyed from the rear sitting out area, an ideal spot to relax at any time of day. A real must is a visit to pretty costal village of Clovelly where whitewashed cottages festooned with flowers tumble down cobbled streets to the colourful harbour. There are plenty of family attractions nearby such as The Big Sheep and Milky Way and the wide golden sandy beach at Westward Ho! is only a short drive away. Perfect for couples looking for a romantic rural retreat or small families seeking a comfortable base in this beautiful area, Willow Cottage has it all.

Accommodation: Ground floor : Open plan living room/kitchen/Dining room with TV with Freeview and DVD. Kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge. Coin operated washing machines and tumble dryers are available in a communal laundry area on site. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bathroom with bath and hand held shower attachment over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas LPG CH. Patio furniture. Communal laundry room. No Smoking. Communal parking area with 2 allocated spaces. 2 pets welcome. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.