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

Honeycott, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £321 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A quaint Devonshire cottage within a stones throw of the village centre

Honeycott, as quaint as its name and full of Devon cottage style character is situated within a stone's throw of the village centre, close to the popular Thatch Inn pub and restaurant, the perfect spot to truly soak up the atmosphere of this lively and popular seaside destination. The beach and coastal footpaths are within easy walking distance and many of North Devon's attractions are just a short drive away. A spacious open plan living room has a dining area and attractive cottage style kitchen to one end. There are two bedrooms on the first floor together with a separate family bathroom and outside a small enclosed rear patio. Honeycott makes a great holiday base for couples or families at any time of the year.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Open plan living/kitchen/dining area with TV with Freeview, electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double and ensuite shower room, WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with 2' 6" Twins suitable for children. Separate shower room, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Bed linen only. Electric convector heaters. No cot is provided, please bring your own travel cot. Patio furniture. Regret no pets. No smoking. Off road parking for 2 cars. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Hobbs House, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £431 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 8.

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

Accommodation overview: A detached modern family home with quality accommodation, set in the heart of the village within an easy walk of the beach.

Ideal holiday location, within ten minutes walk of the beautiful, surf washed sandy beach. The central village setting is convenient for the character thatched inn serving good food, with further pubs and restaurants, tea rooms and post office stores nearby. Horse riding, indoor pool with flumes etc are available locally, with the superb golf links course at Saunton just a short drive away. Delightful walks on National Trust coastline can be enjoyed from the village.

Accommodation is very comfortably furnished, well equipped, and benefits from double glazing and thermostatically controlled electric panel heating throughout. Four bedrooms - triple aspect master room with 'super king size' double bed (6'x6'6"), fitted double wardrobes and distant sea views; dual aspect twin bedded; further double and twin bedded, both with fitted wardrobes. (Z-bed also available). Fitted bathroom/wc with wall heater and sloping ceiling. First class, ground floor fully tiled shower room/wc. Spacious and very attractive triple aspect living room with 'living flame' gas fire in feature stone fireplace, satellite TV (basic Sky package), DVD, small CD/radio - and open plan access to separate dining room with French windows to garden. Fully fitted kitchen with oak units, electric cooker with extractor and microwave. Utility room with fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher. Small study with colour TV, table and chairs, games and shelving - ideal as a children's den. Small garden porch for coats and boots. Attractive entrance hall with solid wood flooring and storage cupboard. Fourteen steps up from gravel driveway to front door but alternative approach ramp to side gate and rear garden. The spacious (approx a third of an acre) fully enclosed, most attractive, south facing garden to the rear offers seclusion and privacy, ideal for sunbathing, and includes patio, large decked area with dining furniture for 8 and sun loungers, garden table with bench seats, barbecue, exterior lighting, shrubs and flower beds, a raised rockery and level grassed area for ball games. Outdoor cold shower, ideal for returning from the beach. Driveway parking for 2 or 3 cars and further hard standing for one car outside of gates.

Friday changeover * No pets * Bed linen and towels inclusive * Stairgate and highchair available * Family parties only * All fuel costs inclusive * No smoking * Wi-Fi connection available * 4* Visit England

Lyn Cottage, Lynton, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £402 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Lynton sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: A character cottage with enclosed front garden in a private location just minutes from the village centre. Lyn Cottage occupies a lovely position with views over the rooftops of Lynton with the sea in the far distance. A picturesque and double fronted character home it enjoys a surprisingly private position in a tucked away location. Approached by a few steps, the entrance opens into the spacious living room with comfortable sofas flanking the electric wood burning stove effect fire. The separate dining room leads through to a newly installed bespoke well equipped kitchen. Three bedrooms occupy the first floor together with a large bathroom. The front garden is lawned and enclosed and there are a few steps down into a lane for quicker access to the centre of Lynton. With a good variety of shops locally, and within an easy drive of Exmoor, Lyn Cottage offers a good base from which to explore this stunning area, with rugged coastline and moorland walking.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Living room with TV with Freeview, video and electric wood burning effect stove. Dining room with electric wood burning effect stove. Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, larder fridge and washer/dryer. First floor Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bedroom 3 with 2' 6" Twin. Bathroom with bath and fitted shower over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. Picnic table. BBQ. 2 pets welcome. Parking for 2 cars. No smoking. 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.

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.

Georges Cottage, Bideford, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £344 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Bideford sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A picture postcard thatched cottage in an idyllic sleepy hamlet, just a stones throw from a stunning sand and shingle cove.

This Grade 11 listed picture postcard thatched cottage nestles in the sleepy hamlet of Bucks Mills just a stone's throw from the stunning coastline and secluded sand and shingle beach. The views from the beach are spectacular and you can join the costal path leading to Clovelly or Peppercombe, or if you are feeling energetic, walk all the way to Westward Ho! Delightfully restored inside, modern features combine with original touches and as might be expected the ceilings are a little lower than usual. The original wooden front door leads into an open plan living room with kitchen and dining areas. An attractive stone fireplace houses an electric wood burning stove, perfect for cosy cooler evenings and the open tread staircase leads up to two lovely bedrooms and modern bathroom. Outside there is a garden mostly lawned and with a small patio to the side, an idyllic spot to relax in peace and tranquillity within the sound of the nearby trickling stream. A village store and Post office is just under a mile away for those everyday essentials. Georges Cottage is in a wonderfully central location along this part of the coastline, ideal for exploring the pretty villages, wide sandy beaches and family attractions of both Devon and North Cornwall.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Living/dining room with TV with Freeview, DVD and electric wood burning stove. Kitchen area with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. Shed housing washing machine and tumble dryer. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bathroom with bath with shower attachment over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. NS heaters. No cot is provided; please bring your own travel cot. 2 pets welcome. No smoking. Garden furniture. Parking for 2 cars. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Bay Breeze, Combe Martin, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £512 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Combe Martin sleeps 7.

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

Accommodation overview: A high quality modern family home within a few minutes walk of Combe Martins' sandy cove.

The beautiful rocky seaside cove of Combe Martin is just a few minutes' walk from this luxurious and contemporary semi detached home, situated in an elevated position at the edge of the village in a quiet cul-de-sac. Within minutes of your arrival you will want to stay forever! The accommodation is on three levels, the entrance is on the ground floor with the garage providing ample storage for bicycles and surfboards, and a ground floor cloakroom. The modern living room enjoys sea views and a Juliette balcony, whilst the kitchen/dining room with beech work surfaces, stainless steel fittings and laminate floors has patio doors to the rear enclosed gravel courtyard. Wi-Fi broadband is provided if you wish to bring along your lap top. On the second floor are four attractively furnished bedrooms, the master bedroom has an outstanding sea view and is ensuite. Serving the remaining three bedrooms is a separate family bathroom with white suite and whirlpool bath. Combe Martin, on the edge of Exmoor National Park is renowned for having the longest high street in the country, with a good selection of shops and pubs. It is an ideal centre for walking holidays and makes a perfect holiday destination for families.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Cloakroom with WC. Garage with ample storage. First floor: Living room with LCD 32" TV with BT Vision, DVD, video, stereo and iPod dock. Kitchen/dining room with LCD TV, stereo, gas oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Tumble dryer in the garage. Second floor: Bedroom 1 with King with TV/DVD, stereo and ensuite shower room with WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with King and iPod dock. Bedroom 3 with Single. Bedroom 4 with Bunks. Bathroom with whirlpool bath and fitted shower over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Stairgate available. Regret no pets. No smoking. Parking for 2 cars. Garden furniture. BBQ. Short breaks available. 3pm arrival time. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

The Shippen, Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £386 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Character cottage in delightful village location just one mile from spectacular coastline.

This delightful character cottage is situated in the centre of the pretty village of Berrynarbor that nestles in the famous and picturesque Sterridge Valley between the coastal village of Combe Martin and the popular town resort of Ilfracombe. The cottage offers spacious and attractive accommodation and is ideal for those wishing to experience Devon village life with the local pub serving good food and a village community store just a short walk. The spacious living room is stylishly presented with a mix of classic and contemporary furnishings, a dining area, and there is a feature stone fireplace. A well equipped fully fitted kitchen is ideal for preparing delicious meals at the end of a day spent on one of the wonderful sandy beaches that are just a short scenic drive, or exploring the surrounding countryside on the edge of the Exmoor National Park. The delightful fully enclosed garden benefits from a BBQ station and garden furniture for dining alfresco style. A ground floor king-size bedroom has an ensuite shower room and two first floor bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. The Shippen is the ideal location for families and groups of friends with a small games area offering table football providing fun for the young and young at heart.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Living/dining room with TV with full satellite package, DVD and CD player. Kitchen with electric hob, extractor, microwave, freezer, dishwasher. Utility room/cloaks area with washing machine and tumble dryer. Games room with table football and a selection of board games. Bedroom 1 with King and ensuite shower room with WC and washbasin. First Floor: Bedroom 2 with King. Bedroom 3 with Twin. Family bathroom with WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Garden furniture and BBQ station. Table football and a selection of games. 2 pets welcome. No smoking. One small private parking area and additional parking adjacent or in nearby free car park. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.