Find cottages and self catering and close to a sandy beach in South West England. The popular South West of England has everything you need for a wonderful holiday including long sandy beaches, glorious countryside, warm weather, cream teas and historic villages to explore.

We have some superb self catering cottages and apartments across Cornwall, Dorset and Devon. We have accommodation listed that will be ideal for couples, families or groups whether they are looking for a bit of luxury or simply great quality and value.

5 Grafton Towers, North Sands

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Framed by the mature woodland of Moult Hill, the Grafton Towers apartments are situated between North Sands and South Sands beach from where a half hourly summer ferry service links with Salcombe's shops, quays and restaurants.The apartments were... more

Little Perriotts, Kellaton

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A very well presented traditional Devon cottage dating back originally to the 1750's. The cottage has been fully modernized in recent years and is within easy reach of local beaches and other amenities - it provides a very good standard of accomm... more

Anchor Cottage, Hope Cove

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

New for 2012Anchor Cottage is a traditional mid-terrace period cottage situated in the heart of a popular fishing village, just a few yards from the sandy beach, pub and local shop/Post Office. The cottage is comfortable and presented to a good stan... more

5 West Park, Kingsbridge

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A bright, modern apartment with accommodation at ground and first floor levels, and country and sea views.... more

Lhorizon, Thurlestone

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A selection of superb, luxury apartments set in 1.5 acres of landscaped communal gardens yet within just 1/2 mile or so of the picturesque village of Thurlestone with its old stone and thatched buildings, 18-hole Links golf course, church, traditiona... more

St Elmo Lodge, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A beautifully presented ground floor apartment, standing within its own private landscaped grounds.... more

11 Thurlestone Rock Apartments, Thurlestone Sands

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A selection of delightful marine apartments looking directly over the beach at Thurlestone Sands and adjacent to the South West Coastal Path. All properties offer unsurpassed seaviews over the bay and out to sea with Thurlestone Rock and Burgh Island... more

Orchard Brae, Thurlestone

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A spacious, handsome wing of a late Victorian residence with fabulous view and a pretty, private garden and terrace.... more

9 Links Court, Thurlestone

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Overlooking two of South Devon's most beautiful beaches on a headland next to the famous Thurlestone links golf course, Links Court (formerly the Links Hotel) is a development of apartments set in superb private grounds within easy reach of the p... more

6 Oceans Edge, Thurlestone Sands

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Ocean's Edge is a stunning development of eleven luxury ocean front apartments, right on the water's edge - many with breathtaking views of the South Devon coastline. The apartments are just a short walk from the beach at Thurlestone Sands an... more

Upper Marcam House, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A spacious apartment on three floors, comfortably furnished and with a large wooden decked balcony off the main living area to take in the splendid estuary view.... more

4 Waters Edge, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

A comfortable and well equipped maisonette over two levels.... more

36 TheSalcombe, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

'The Salcombe' (formerly the Salcombe Hotel), is situated in Fore Street, on a prominent site with long water frontage and centrally placed for all amenities. Magnificent views from all flats of the main anchorage, towards South Pool Creek an... more

Apartment 4 Combehaven, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

Combehaven is a development of two superb houses and fifteen luxury apartments set in their own private, landscaped grounds on the site of the old Methodist Church in Salcombe. Excellent views of both the town and estuary below can be enjoyed from th... more

Yardarm, Salcombe

Self catering in Devon, South West England

Selected feature: Beach

The Yardarm is a delightful spacious period town house which has been fully refurbished to a very high standard throughout.... more