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

Rowan Cottage, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £359 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A real gem, situated within a stones throw of the village centre and level walk to the beach. Rowan Cottage is a little gem of a cottage. In a peaceful location just off the village centre, a short stroll will bring you to the footpath leading down to the beach, local shops, pubs and a variety of restaurants. It is semi-detached, light, bright and cheerful inside with a wood burning stove in the open plan living/dining room creating a warm and homely atmosphere on cooler evenings. The modern fitted kitchen has a ceramic tiled floor and a useful porch and pretty stable door leading out to the fully enclosed lawned side garden, with a gate to the private parking area. Upstairs are two attractive bedrooms and a separate modern bathroom. Perfect for families or friends, Rowan Cottage is a modern, charming and cosy home from home, great to return to at the end of the day.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Porch. Open plan Living/dining/kitchen with wood burner, 32" flat screen TV/DVD, iPod docking station and CD player. Kitchen area with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. Washing machine housed in separate walk-in cupboard. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Bunks. Bathroom with bath, fitted shower over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Electric storage/convector heaters. Complimentary basket of logs. Patio furniture. Private parking. No smoking. Regret no pets. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

Kittiwake, Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £602 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Woolacombe sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Spacious modern holiday home with uninterrupted sea views directly on The Esplanade opposite Combesgate beach.

Crossways Court is a small and select individual development finished to a high standard with excellent facilities. In a wonderful location on The Esplanade, centrally positioned with a good choice of shops, pubs and restaurants and Woolacombe's three mile stretch of golden sands just a short stroll away. Opposite Combesgate Beach they are in the perfect location to explore the coastline with quick access to the coastal path. Crossways Court is accessed by steps at the front of the building. All have one private allocated parking space with three additional visitor spaces when available.

With uninterrupted views out to sea as far as Lundy Island and along the coastline, this lovely home is in an excellent location. The main living area has been carefully divided to make the most of the two large bay windows overlooking the beach and sea, with comfortable seating and dining table strategically placed to enjoy the splendid views. A separate, modern and well equipped kitchen with an additional small table for breakfast is to the rear and there is also a convenient ground floor cloakroom. Three attractive and comfortable bedrooms are on the first floor, two having ensuite facilities and excellent sea views and the third served by a separate family bathroom. There is a communal area to the rear with direct access onto National Trust land, and a good sized southwest facing patio to the front enjoying superb sea views.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Living/dining room with TV with Freesat, DVD and video. Kitchen with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Cloakroom WC with basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double and ensuite shower room, WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with Twin, zip 'n' link to King on request, ensuite shower room, WC and basin. Bedroom 3 with Bunks. Bathroom with bath and mixer handset over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. No cot is provided, please bring your own travel cot. Private parking. Regret no pets. No smoking. Telephone for incoming and emergency calls. Patio furniture. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

Broad - De, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1015 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 10.

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

Accommodation overview: Fabulous views from the impressive rear terrace and stylish interior combine to provide a really special holiday home.

This fabulous detached home is situated in the heart of the village yet feels peaceful and secluded, only a few minutes' walk from the beautiful beach. It has easy access to pubs, restaurants, shops and Cascades indoor tropical pool complex. It is an ideal choice to gather family or groups of friends, for special celebrations or fun and relaxing holidays, at any time of year. With a stunning terrace and expansive lawns, Broad-De also enjoys wonderful views over open countryside to the sand dunes and Croyde Bay. Light, bright and welcoming throughout a contemporary classic feel has been achieved in this beautiful property, which retains many original features. The huge dining kitchen seats ten easily and is a superb cooking and entertaining space. French doors from the kitchen open out onto the vast terrace perfect for al fresco eating and relaxing in the sun. A stylishly presented yet cosy living room, benefits from a wood burning stove, flat screen TV and comfortable sofas. Across the hallway an additional snug sitting room provides an ideal spot for children to play games or watch a DVD. A useful utility room and separate shower/wet room add to the generous facilities. Upstairs there are five bedrooms, all with lovely sea views. Four have feature brick fireplaces and all have original, white painted wooden flooring. Bedroom two is accessed through bedroom one, making it ideal for children. Each bedroom has been elegantly decorated and all are served by a stylish, modern, family bathroom and separate WC. The gated entrance and sweeping driveway provides secure parking for five cars and leads to a large detached garage with lockable storage for surfboards and beach equipment. There is so much to do in this popular area and Broad-De is sure to fulfil all your wishes for a perfect holiday.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Front and back porch. Hall. Living room with wood burning stove, TV with Freeview and DVD. Kitchen/dining room with electric range style cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, pantry, stereo and iPod docking station. Snug / playroom with toys, TV/DVD. Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Walk-in shower/wet room and separate WC with basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with 4 Poster King, leading through to Bedroom 2 with day bed style twin beds. Bedroom 3 with Double. Bedroom 4 with Twin. Bedroom 5 with Bunks. Bathroom with bath, mixer handset over bath, large shower cubicle and basin. Separate WC.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Complimentary basket of logs. Stairgate available. Telephone for incoming and emergency calls. Garden furniture. BBQ and games. 2 Pets welcome. No smoking. Ample private parking on driveway. Large garage for storage. Short breaks available. 4pm arrival time. 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.

Ferndale House, Lynmouth, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £359 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Lynmouth sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Comfortable and spacious holiday retreat with fabulous views of both the coastline and beautiful wooded valley rising towards Watersmeet. A parking permit is provided for nearby car park.

With marvellous views of both the beautiful Lynmouth coastline and the wooded valley rising towards Watersmeet, this comfortable and spacious holiday retreat dating from the 19th century is quite a find. Stylishly furnished and full of character it features a wonderfully spacious and comfortable living / dining room with stripped wooden floorboards and a vaulted ceiling with impressive 'A' frame oak beams providing a real wow factor, with captivating sea views by day and mood lighting to create a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere in the evening. Double French doors open onto a pretty balcony perfect for just watching the world go by. The spacious kitchen also has French doors onto a larger second balcony ideal for BBQs or leisurely breakfasts al fresco. There are three bedrooms in total. On the first floor is an attractively presented triple aspect room with a super king bed which can be converted to a twin on request, and a spacious twin room with sea views and a separate shower / utility room. On the second floor an attractive double room with iron bedstead and a generous size bathroom with roll top bath and built in power shower cubicle complete the accommodation. This wonderful Exmoor village, known as Little Switzerland offers a great choice of restaurants and tea rooms, shops and galleries. Spectacular coastal walks are close by with the Two Moors Way actually passing by the door, so whether you are looking for an active holiday or relaxing break, there is something for everyone.

Accommodation: Ground Floor: Entrance Hall and steps up to First floor: Kitchen with electric cooker, combi microwave, fridge/ freezer and dishwasher. Bedroom 1 with super king "zip n link" option to twin on request. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Shower room / utility room with Shower cubicle, WC, basin, and washing machine. Second floor: Living / dining room with TV with Freeview, DVD and CD/ Hard disc "jukebox"/Digital radio with MP3 dock. Bedroom 3 with Double . Bathroom with bath, separate power shower cubicle, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Electric heating. Wi-Fi Broadband. Wii games console. 3 Pets welcome. No smoking. No cot is provided, please bring your own travel cot. Balcony furniture. Parking permit for one car provided. Telephone for incoming and emergency calls only. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

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.

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.

Little Hatch, Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £443 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Woolacombe sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: A comfortable detached family home with fabulous gardens and far reaching coastal views.

With wonderful distant views across open countryside to the sea beyond, this detached holiday retreat is just over a mile from the stunning beaches of Woolacombe and the character and charm of Mortehoe village. Approached over a sweeping driveway it nestles in spacious private gardens and offers fabulous outdoor space for summer barbecues or al fresco dining while enjoying the lovely sea views, and lots of room for children to run and play. Little Hatch is light and airy inside, with a comfortable dual aspect living / dining room providing the backdrop for many fun filled family breakfasts while planning the day ahead, or just relaxing at home. For holidays in the slightly chillier months, the open fire will become a favourite focal point. A sun lounge extends the living area and is the perfect spot for catching up with the morning newspapers or for the grown- ups to enjoy a glass of wine in the warmth of a summers evening. The large games room will keep the children occupied with table tennis, darts or mini snooker and the TV for games and DVDs is a definite plus point. Overlooking the front garden, the kitchen is well equipped and additional appliances are housed in the adjacent utility room. There are three bedrooms in Little Hatch, a spacious master double room and an attractive twin room are located off the hallway, together with the pristine family bathroom. A second smaller bright and sunny double room is accessed from the rear of the games room, and has patio doors out onto the garden. Little Hatch is in a great location for exploring the outstanding natural beauty of North Devon, nearby Woolacombe has stunning golden beaches, great family friendly pubs and restaurants or for a change of pace the picturesque village of Mortehoe offers a heritage centre, rocky coves and access to miles of scenic coastal and inland walks, perfect for both casual or more experienced walkers.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Entrance porch. Hall. Living /dining room with TV with Freeview, DVD and open fireplace. Sun Lounge. Kitchen with gas cooker, microwave, larder fridge, dishwasher and washing machine. Freezer and tumble dryer housed in the adjacent utility room. Games room with table tennis table, mini snooker table, dartboard and TV for games and DVDs, no TV channels. Bedroom 1 with King. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bedroom 3 with Double. Bathroom with bath and fitted shower over bath, WC and basin. Garage ideal for storage of surf boards & beach equipment.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Wii console and assortment of games. Complimentary basket of logs. Table tennis table. Games and DVDs. Fixed dart board. Mini snooker table. Garden furniture. Parking for 3 cars on driveway. No smoking. Regret No Pets. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.