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

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.

Beggars Roost, Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £359 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Westward Ho sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: A spacious and modern detached holiday home just a short stroll from the beach. Beggars Roost offers a special lower price for couples in low season

Ideally located in this popular seaside village, in a quiet cul de sac just a short stroll from the wide stretch of glorious sandy beach, Beggars Roost is a spacious and comfortable detached home from home. The stylish living room features an attractive brick fireplace with gas fire for cosy evenings at any time of year. Patio doors open onto the fully enclosed garden, ideal for children and pets and the modern kitchen/ dining room also has a door out onto the garden. There is a convenient ground floor twin bedroom and cloakroom off the hallway and upstairs you will find two further attractive bedrooms and modern bathroom, the double room enjoying distant sea views. Westward Ho! Is a paradise for surfers, windsurfers or golfers, with the North Devon golf club overlooking beautiful Northam Burrows welcoming all players. For walkers or cyclists who enjoy the South West Coastal path or just for a fun filled family holiday Beggars Roost is a great choice.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Living room with gas fire, TV with Satellite variety and movie mix package, DVD, Playstation 2 with games and stereo. Kitchen/dining room with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine. Tumble dryer stored in garage. Bedroom 1 with Twin. Cloakroom with WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 2 with Double. Bedroom 3 with Twin. Bathroom with bath and mixer handset over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. 2 pets welcome. No smoking. Garden furniture. BBQ. Private parking for 3 cars. Garage. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Birds Cottage, Appledore, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £270 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Appledore sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A charming character home nestling in a row of Fishermans cottages just a short stroll from the quay. Parking can be found roadside along the quay or in nearby car parks.

Tucked away in a charming narrow street within a short stroll of the bustling Quay, decked with flowers in high summer, Birds Cottage is a delightful home in this "Little White Fishing Village". The bright and welcoming living room features an impressive stone fireplace with wood burning stove, ideal for cosy evenings at any time of the year. A separate dining room also features an attractive brick and stone fireplace and a butler sink in the kitchen adds to the character. Upstairs are three attractive bedrooms, the double having an iron bedstead and one of the single rooms also having a pull out bed, ideal for flexible sleeping arrangements. All are all served by a separate modern bathroom. Why not stroll down to the quay for a scenic boat trip or trying your hand at crabbing or fishing from the water's edge. Just across the river the popular village of Instow, with its safe sandy beach and array of yachts and sailing craft is well worth a visit or for fabulous surfing waves Westward Ho! is just a five minute drive away.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Living room with wood burning stove, TV with Freeview and DVD. Dining Room. Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and washing machine. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Single plus a pull out bed. Bedroom 3 with Single. Bathroom with bath and fitted shower over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Complimentary basket of logs. Garden furniture. Regret no pets. No smoking. BBQ. Parking is available on the roadside along the quay or within public car parks in the village. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday

Ambrose Cottage, Braunton, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £312 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Braunton sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A spacious modern cottage in a fabulous central location just a stones throw from the village centre. The stunning beaches of Saunton & Croyde are within a five minute drive.

Nestling at the end of a row of similar cottages, just a short stroll from the village centre and a fabulous selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, Ambrose Cottage is perfect for couples, friends or families who enjoy holidaying in this lovely Devon village. A choice of stunning beaches is within easy reach - Saunton Sands is less than 3 miles away and Croyde Bay just a little further. Spacious and modern throughout, the comfortable living room leads through to a second sitting room /sun lounge with patio doors out onto the front garden. The large dining/kitchen is well equipped to rustle up tasty suppers after a busy day surfing or enjoying any number of activities on offer here. A useful cloakroom is located off the good size hallway. Upstairs are two stylish bedrooms, the double having an ensuite shower room and the twin being served by a separate modern bathroom. Outside and to the front is a pretty courtyard garden providing a sitting out area ideal for barbecues or morning cuppa while planning the day ahead. Being close to the Tarka Trail and South West Coast Path, Ambrose Cottage is also a great base for walkers or cyclists and the bustling village atmosphere makes Braunton a popular location all year round.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Living room with TV with Freeview, DVD player and IPod dock. Sitting room /sun lounge. Kitchen/dining room with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and DAB radio. Cloakroom with WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double and ensuite shower room with WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bathroom with bath and fitted shower over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and Towels. Gas CH. Under floor heating downstairs. Wi-Fi Broadband. Garden furniture. BBQ. Regret no pets. No smoking. 1 allocated parking space. Additional visitors parking when available. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

Gable Cottage, Lynmouth, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £321 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Lynmouth sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: A pretty mid terrace cottage overlooking the East Lyn River. Parking is available on the roadside.

Gable Cottage is a pretty mid terraced character cottage overlooking the banks of the East Lyn River, in the picturesque and popular harbour village of Lynmouth 'where Exmoor meets the sea'. The comfortable living room features an open fireplace and the separate spacious dining kitchen is attractively fitted with cream cottage style units complemented by a Belfast sink, solid beech work surfaces, and terracotta tiled floor. A rear door leads out onto the small enclosed courtyard. A fairly steep staircase, as you would expect in a cottage of this age, leads to the two first floor bedrooms. Both enjoying a river view and with the double featuring an iron bedstead. Opposite bedroom two is the main bathroom, and you will find an additional shower room further along the landing. A perfect destination for a relaxing holiday or short break, with plenty to explore, there are a great selection of inns, tearooms, shops and restaurants alongside the river and harbour. ** This property will be a 3 Star for 2013**

Accommodation: Ground floor: Living room with TV with Freeview, DVD and open fire. Kitchen/dining room with electric cooker, microwave, fridge and washing machine. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bathroom with bath, WC and basin. Shower room with WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. No cot is available please bring your own travel cot. 1 pet welcome. Patio furniture. No smoking. Roadside parking. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

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.

Trevalley House, Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £489 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Tintagel sleeps 7.

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

Accommodation overview: A wonderful spacious and welcoming character property with excellent views over the beautiful gardens and out to sea. Perfect for a Cornwall self-catering holiday.

Sitting high above Trebarwith Strand with excellent views over the beautiful gardens and out to sea, Trevalley is a delightful North Cornwall character cottage in a lovely coastal setting, having superb flexibility and priced separately for parties of five or seven throughout the year. Enchanting Tintagel is close by with its famous castle steeped in legend and mystery. A little further along the coast are the picturesque harbour villages of Boscastle and Port Isaac. A twenty minute walk through the valley brings you to the fabulous golden sands of tidal Trebarwith Strand and a short drive will find you at the popular beaches of Polzeath and Widemouth Bay. This spacious welcoming self-catering holiday home from home has a comfortable sitting room with wood burning stove. The attractive country kitchen /dining room with lovely oak beams leads to a sunny conservatory with the most stunning views. The stylish master bedroom has wonderful valley and sea views. Stairs lead down to the pretty twin room and single room, all served by a wood panelled family bathroom. A small annex, accessed internally through the twin room, provides a second twin bedroom with the benefit of an en suite shower room and galley kitchen, ideal for families. This part of the house also has its own separate entrance door and the internal connecting door can be locked if required. On the garden level a games room with table tennis and pool table is a real bonus and will keep the children happy for hours! French windows in the conservatory lead out to the lovely enclosed south facing terraced gardens, with pretty patio area and pond where you can make the most of the spectacular sunsets over the rugged coastline. Trevalley is ideally placed for a holiday in North Cornwall and for exploring all that this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has to offer .

Accommodation: Steps down to front door. Entry level floor : Living room with multi-fuel burner, TV with full Satellite Plus Package inc. Sports & Movies and DVD. Bedroom 1 with King, radio and ensuite WC and basin. Stairs down to Ground floor : Kitchen/diner with electric oven & hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and radio/CD. Tumble dryer housed in games room. Conservatory. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bedroom 3 with Single. Bathroom with bath and shower over bath, WC and basin. Bedroom 4 (accessed through bedroom 2 and with its own external entrance door) with Twin and wall-mounted TV with Full Satellite Package inc. Sports & Movies, DVD and ensuite shower room with WC and basin. Galley kitchen with electric hob, combi-microwave/oven, fridge and radio/CD player.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Electric heating. Wi-Fi Broadband. Payphone (no mobile signal). Brick BBQ. Garden furniture. Games room with table tennis, folding pool table, large sofa and tumble dryer. No smoking. Regret no pets. Private parking for 2 cars. Short breaks available. 3pm arrival time. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Weez House, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £270 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: A perfect couples retreat, set in secluded gardens yet just a short stroll from the beach path and village centre.

Imagine relaxing in your own hot tub with a complimentary bottle of bucks fizz, surrounded by secluded gardens, think of a cosy log cabin just perfect for a romantic hideaway yet only a short stroll from Croyde village centre, when staying at Weez House you can have all of this. Nestling in the grounds of the owners own beautiful 16th century thatched Devon Longhouse, the elevated position ensures stunning countryside views and on a clear day Croyde Bay can be glimpsed from the south facing balcony. This is a lovely spot to enjoy meals al fresco or evening drinks under the stars. A gravel path and steps lead up to the front entrance and into the open plan living room with comfy leather sofa and flat screen wall mounted TV. The modern kitchen area is well equipped, featuring a breakfast bar, and there is one double bedroom with an ensuite shower room. Weez House is an ideal choice for surfers, and keen walkers will enjoy exploring the footpath leading almost from the doorstep to the stunning beach at Putsborough around 20 minutes away. To holiday with friends we also have a cottage called Thatcher’s Leggett in the same location. Croyde offers everything you could need in a seaside village, a renowned surfing beach, character cottages and a great selection of pubs and restaurants. Weez House is something a little different, perfect for couples and a welcoming retreat at the end of a fun filled day. Please note that infants are not accepted.

Accommodation: Steps up to Ground floor: Open plan living room /kitchen with TV with Freeview and DVD. Kitchen area with electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge. Bedroom with Double and ensuite shower room with WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Bath robes. Electric heating. Hot Tub inclusive for weekly bookings 2nd June - 25th August. At other times or for short breaks by prior arrangement at an additional charge, payable on arrival, weekly out of season £100 and 3/4 night short breaks £70, 5 night short break £90 please notify at time of booking. (Please note that hot tub takes 24 to 48 hrs to reach optimum temperature) Garden furniture. BBQ. No smoking. Regret no pets. 1 allocated parking space. Short breaks available. 3pm Arrival. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.