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

Little Seascape, Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £270 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Woolacombe sleeps 2.

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

Accommodation overview: An excellent high quality retreat, perfect for couples, in the heart of the village.

Nestling in the garden of the owners own home, Little Seascape is an excellent high quality retreat in the heart of this popular seaside village. Beautifully presented in an open plan contemporary style, the comfortable living room with stylish fitted kitchen area has patio doors out onto the sunny decked terrace and small fully enclosed garden with lawn with barbecue. The accommodation is completed by an attractive double bedroom and modern pristine en suite shower room. On arrival you will find a reserved parking space and your own private gated access to the cottage. The friendly owners take great care to respect your privacy but may occasionally use the gate to access the lane into the village. Woolacombe's fabulous choice of shops pubs and restaurants are only minutes away and the stunning three mile stretch of golden sands within a short stroll. This lovely home is a perfect base for discerning couples to enjoy at any time of year.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Open plan living room with 32 inch wall mounted TV with Freeview, DVD and CD player. Kitchen area with electric oven and hob, microwave, washer/dryer and larder fridge. A freezer is available for use in the garage. Bedroom with Double and ensuite shower room with spacious walk in shower cubicle, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Electric heating. Wi-Fi broadband. Garden furniture. BBQ. Regret no pets. 1 private parking space. No smoking. No cot is provided, please bring your own travel cot. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday

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.

Chapel Hill View, Braunton, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £383 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 •

Accommodation overview: Spacious detached family home from home, just on the edge of Braunton with a great range of facilities.

Located to the edge of the village in a favoured residential area, this fabulous detached home is ideal for a memorable family holiday. Braunton has a great selection of pubs, shops and restaurants and is only a short drive from the gorgeous sandy beaches of Saunton and Croyde. The Tarka Trail runs through the village, perfect for cyclists or walkers to enjoy a variety of landscapes as it winds its way along the route taken by Tarka the Otter in Henry Williamson's famous book. Modern in design, the well thought out accommodation offers a spacious open plan living room and separate dining area with space for all the family to relax after busy days on the beach or at one of the many family attractions nearby. The modern breakfast kitchen is extremely well equipped and leads out onto a path with several steps up to the fully enclosed rear garden area. Mostly lawned, this is a great spot for informal al fresco dining or just sitting with a good book on a sunny afternoon. A convenient ground floor shower room is situated off the internal hallway and stairs rise up to the four attractive bedrooms, the master double room has its own ensuite shower room and there is a further family bathroom. Two double rooms, one twin room and a bunk room offer great flexibility for large families or two family groups holidaying together. Chapel Hill View is in an elevated area of Braunton and so a small section of the ten minute stroll back from the village centre is a little steep. **Property is currently undergoing re-decoration and more photographs will be coming soon**

Accommodation: Ground Floor: Porch. Open plan living/dining room with TV with satellite package (excluding sports & movies) and DVD. Kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Shower room with WC and basin. Utility area with washing machine and tumble dryer. First floor Bedroom 1 with Double and ensuite shower room with WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with Double. Bedroom 3 with Twin. Bedroom 4 with Bunks. Bathroom with fitted shower over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Garden furniture. No smoking. Private parking on driveway plus roadside parking. 4 pets welcome. Short breaks available. 3pm arrival time. 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.

Bon Accord, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1091 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 10.

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

Accommodation overview: High specification detached family holiday home in peaceful location surrounded by level lawns and garden.

Once through the five bar gate entrance over the rustic paved drive, you know you have arrived somewhere special. This superb detached modern home, in a peaceful and quiet location is only a short stroll to the centre of Croyde village and the wonderful sandy beach. Bon Accord is built to a high Scandinavian specification, with lovely south facing and fully enclosed landscaped gardens. The spacious lounge is light and airy with comfortable sofas and French doors opening onto the decked patio and lawns. A stylish well equipped dining kitchen is complemented by solid wood work surfaces and cream units with adjoining utility area. A large separate dining room with French doors also opening to the garden offers a more elegant option for dining, or alternative family area. There is a convenient cloakroom off the hallway. On the first floor are four well presented bedrooms together with pristine family bathroom. Bedrooms one and two have elegant ensuites and views over Croyde, sand dunes and the sea. The fifth bedroom, a compact twin or spacious single by request, is on the ground floor. A ventilation system circulates clean air and there is under floor heating throughout with individual room controls for your comfort. With ample private parking, guests are also welcome to use the garage for storage of surf boards or bicycles. This unique and individual home provides a rare opportunity for the larger discerning family and is furnished and equipped to a high standard.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Porch. Hall. Living room with TV with full satellite package, DVD and HiFi. Dining room seating 10. Kitchen/dining room with electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, dishwasher and 'American style' fridge/freezer. Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and additional sink. Bedroom 5 with single or compact Twin. Cloakroom with WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with King and en suite bathroom with bath and shower attachment over bath WC, bidet and basin. Bedroom 2 with Double and ensuite shower room, WC and basin. Bedroom 3 with Twin. Bedroom 4 with Twin. Bathroom with bath and fitted shower over bath, WC and vanity unit basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Under floor Oil CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. DVD's books and games. 2 travel cots, 2 highchairs. Radio alarms in bedrooms. Telephone for incoming and emergency calls only. Double garage. BBQ. Summerhouse. Garden furniture. Regret no pets. No smoking. Ample private parking. £200 refundable security deposit. Short breaks available. 4pm arrival time Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Tidal View, Appledore, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £402 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Appledore sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview: Fantastic coastal views, spacious modern interior and excellent facilities in the pretty village of Appledore.

Commanding the most stunning far reaching views over the Taw & Torridge Estuary to the pretty village of Instow, stretching along the coastline to Saunton and beyond, this fabulous holiday home really does have the wow factor. Exceptionally spacious and contemporary in style, Tidal View is light bright and welcoming throughout. Huge picture windows capture the views from every angle both in the kitchen and spacious living /dining room where French doors lead out onto the paved patio and beautifully kept gardens. With four bedrooms, the flexibility of sleeping arrangements is a great bonus and with level access to the property, throughout the ground floor, and a double room with en suite low level shower unit, Tidal View is also particularly suitable for less mobile guests. Three bedrooms, one with ensuite, and a lovely family bathroom are on the ground floor and a second double with ensuite and fabulous Jacuzzi style bath is on the lower ground floor, with its own access to the garden. For storage of surfboards, bikes or beach equipment ample space is provided in the garage. A fairly steep downhill stroll brings you to the picturesque quay and quaint village streets of Appledore, where pretty pastel coloured fishermen's cottages line cobbled streets. The wide sandy beach of Westward Ho! known as Golden Bay is just a short drive away, perfect for families with small children or equally popular with avid surfers. With so much to see and do there is something to suit all tastes and ages in this beautiful area, and Tidal View is a wonderful choice for your holiday base.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Living / dining room with TV with Freeview, DVD and gas fire. Kitchen with range style gas and electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Bedroom 1 with Double and ensuite shower room with level access shower unit, WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bedroom 3 with single. Bathroom with corner bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and basin. Lower ground floor: Bedroom 4 with Double and ensuite Jacuzzi bathroom with WC and basin.

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

Thatchers Leggett, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £359 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 4.

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

Accommodation overview: Lovely stone cottage in a peaceful location yet within a few minutes walk of the village centre

Thatcher’s Leggett is a lovely stone cottage nestling in the grounds of the owners own beautiful 16th century thatched Devon Longhouse, just a few minutes stroll from the village centre and path leading to fabulous Croyde Bay. Perfect for keen walkers, there is also a bridleway / footpath leading from the doorstep all the way to the stunning beach at Putsborough around 20 minutes away. The light, bright and spacious open plan living room with kitchen and dining area boasts a high vaulted ceiling, comfy seating and a wood burning stove, making it the cosiest of retreats at any time of year. An attractive twin bedroom is also situated on the ground floor together with a modern bathroom. From the entrance hallway a smart wooden staircase runs up to the mezzanine floor with a spacious galleried bedroom and ensuite cloakroom. Eclectic styling, sloping ceiling and lovely views over the surrounding countryside from the Velux style windows make this a really special room. As the cottage is semi detached a pathway runs a little way from the front door giving access to the neighbouring property, however a side door from the kitchen leads out to a private area with steps up to a pretty courtyard patio with far reaching countryside views, an ideal spot for daytime barbecues or drinks in the balmy summer evenings while the children are tucked up in bed. The friendly owners run a small bed & breakfast from their lovely home and so should a family decide to bring grandparents along they can stay in a room very close by. Guests in Thatcher’s Leggett are welcome to use all of the grounds of the main house, including a grassy area to the rear. Croyde offers everything you could need in a seaside village, a renowned surfing beach, character cottages and a great selection of pubs and restaurants. Thatcher’s Leggett is ideal for small families, equally perfect for couples, and is a welcoming home from home after a busy day exploring this wonderful area.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Open plan living/dining/kitchen with log burning stove and TV with Freeview, DVD and Playstation 2. Kitchen area with gas hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine. Bedroom 1 with Twin. Bathroom with bath and fitted shower over bath, WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 2 with Double on mezzanine floor and ensuite cloakroom with WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. BBQ. Garden furniture. 1 small pet welcome. No smoking. One parking space is available in the car park with a short sloping walk up to the cottage. Short breaks available. Arrival time 3pm. 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.