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South West England cottages and self catering

Choose from 540 cottages in South West England. Search for self catering perfect for couples and large family groups, ideally situated near the coast or at the heart of the countryside.

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Samphire in Port Isaac, Cornwall, South West England

Samphire, Port Isaac, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £364 to £774

Self catering accommodation in Port Isaac sleeps 6.

Accommodation overview: With partial harbour and sea views, this cosy, comfortable, mid terraced stone cottage is set in a slightly elevated position halfway up the village to one side of a narrow lane which leads to the fishing village and sheltered harbour about a 5 minute steep walk down the hill.

Fronted by a small patio garden, half a dozen steps lead directly up from the road where the front door opens to a lobby area with coat hooks and an inner door into the hallway with a slate flag stone floor. There is a light and airy well-equipped kitchen / dining room at the rear of the cottage, fully fitted with modern units and a pine dining suite, and a wide archway leading to the sitting room at the front with comfortable seating facing the woodburning stove set in the hearth.

Carpeted stairs lead up from the dining area to the first floor landing where there is a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and a nice and bright double bedroom with pine furniture and partial views looking down over the village rooftops towards the harbour. Rather narrow steep stairs lead to the second floor dividing at the top, to a spacious twin bedded room with views of the cliffs and harbour, and a further twin room with beds tucked under the eaves and sea views. There are electric convector heaters in all of the bedrooms.

A stable door opens from the kitchen to a service yard and a fairly steep flight of steps leading up to an outside W.C. and a small hillside garden providing a pleasant secluded place to sit with views of the sea and coastline. Young children and pets will require supervision in the garden. It is possible to load and unload directly outside the cottage and there is one car park space next door at the back. Further parking is in the public car park about 350 yards away.

The harbour, small shingle beach and all the village amenities are a short walk down the steep hill and there is also a pub offering food and a supermarket at the top of the village. There are lovely coastal walks in the immediate vicinity, and the sandy beaches at Polzeath, Daymer Bay and Rock are about a 15 minute drive, as are two 18-hole golf courses.

Please note:
 Bed linen & towels are not available. No cats.


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Pumpkin Cottage in St Kew, Cornwall, South West England

Pumpkin Cottage, St Kew, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £238 to £400

Self catering accommodation in St Kew sleeps 2.

Accommodation overview: Only a 10 minute drive from the sandy beaches of the Camel Estuary and the attractive fishing harbour of Port Isaac, this cosy little wing of the owners 14th century farmhouse is tucked away in a tranquil setting to one side of Pollingarrow Farm near the picturesque village of St Kew.

Peacefully situated, the property is entered through a fenced and gated patio garden with a private and sheltered sitting out area, and the front door set beneath an open porch roof leads directly into a warm and inviting small living room with a low ceiling.

The room is light and attractive with a comfortable lounge settee, a dining suite set in one corner and a neatly fitted galley kitchen with restful views over the adjoining meadow with ducks and geese. To complete the ground floor accommodation, there is a fully tiled walk-in shower room and a utility room with laundry facilities at the rear.

From the living room, rather steep carpeted stairs lead up to a small landing, a cloakroom W.C. with hand basin and a double bedroom with a velux window set into the sloping ceiling and partially exposed beams. There is a wall mounted heater in each room and ample parking space is available on site. The village of St Kew about 3 / 4 of a mile away has a pretty church and a beautiful 15th century pub that offers good food.

St Kew Highway is a five minute drive and has a pub, garage, and mini market, and there is a 9 hole golf course and farm shop 1 mile away. For a wider selection of amenities, the market town of Wadebridge is 3 miles and the golden sandy beaches of Polzeath, famed for its surfing, Daymer Bay and Rock are all within easy driving distance.


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Dewey in Herniss, Cornwall, South West England

Dewey, Herniss, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £247 to £412

Self catering accommodation in Herniss sleeps 2.

Accommodation overview: The middle cottage and actually the larger of the three is entered via six railed steps leading up to the fully glazed front door. 

A light and airy open plan living room in a soft mellow colour scheme has a neatly fitted galley kitchen, dining suite and exposed beams rising to the apex of the roof.  There is a three seater settee and one armchair arranged before an electric living flame fire and wall mounted flat screen TV

In one corner, carpeted stairs lead to the ground floor accommodation and a large pine furnished bedroom with the choice of a 6ft double or 3ft zip linked twin beds and an adjacent bathroom W.C. with hand basin, heated towel rail and shower over the bath.


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The Dairy in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

The Dairy, Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £359 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge sleeps 4.

Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by Parking available • sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Court Barton is situated in the village of Aveton Gifford adjacent to St. Andrews Church which dates from the 12th century. The 16th Century stone built owner's farmhouse looks down the valley to the Avon estuary and is set within some 8 acres of garden with a duck pond, fields and paddock, all of which is available for guests to enjoy. There are also a number of footpaths and bridle paths surrounding the property. The owners have two ponies (Twinkle and Mickey Mouse), as well as four ducks, a cockerel and several chickens (who lay lovely free range eggs!), and two friendly guinea pigs (Tuffers and Ginger). Aveton Gifford lies within the Avon Valley in the heart of the South Hams and is an ideal base to explore South Devon. The village boasts a friendly pub with restaurant and pool table. Bar meals are also offered and children are very welcome (www.the-fishermansrest.co.uk) Launching access for boats is available on the river Avon which meanders out to Bantham beach and the sea beyond. Behind the main farmhouse a 100 year old stone barn has been converted into Two very comfortable holiday cottages, The Old Stables, The Dairy.


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Roche House in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Roche House, Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £425 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Salcombe sleeps 7.

Features include: • Pets allowed• Internet WiFi access• Parking•

Accommodation overview: New for 2012A traditional, Edwardian terraced house with accommodation over four floors and lovely gardens. The property is fully equipped and presented to a good standard throughout and is ideally set up for families or one/two couples.


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Primrose Cottage in Whitstone, Cornwall, South West England

Primrose Cottage, Whitstone, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £419 to £914

Self catering accommodation in Whitstone sleeps 6.

Accommodation overview: Primrose Cottage forms part of a small family run complex of properties surrounded by 11 acres of grounds and accessed via a private tree lined driveway. Extensive sea views of Bude and Widemouth Bay can be seen from the property, and can easily be reached within a 15 minute drive. The grounds provide an array of entertainment, including an outdoor swimming pool, playground and climbing frame, a table tennis barn, a large field for sports plus a wonderful small herd of alpacas which can be visited along with the rabbits and guinea pigs. 
 
The property itself is a spacious two storey mid terraced stone and cob built cottage, forming part of an original 18th century granary. On entering the property, a light and airy corridor will lead you straight down to two spacious downstairs twin bedrooms with standard sized twin beds, one on either side of the corridor plus a downstairs bathroom with shower over and WC. From here, a carpeted staircase leads to the first floor with a spacious open plan lounge, kitchen and diner. A further double bedroom is accessed on the first floor by a doorway from the lounge area.

The complex of properties are located in a quiet location and when entering the site, private parking can be found in front of the cottage, along with a picturesque garden seating area. A communal area is nearby and provides a coin operated washing machine and tumble dyer as well as tourist information for Cornwall. Just a stone’s throw away is the wonderful outdoor swimming pool which sits alongside the owner’s property, as well as a small herd of alpacas. The children are welcome to assist the owner at feeding times.

The seaside town of Bude provides a wonderful day out for all the family. With its long sandy beaches, selection of shops and restaurants. A scenic canal footpath is fantastic for walks or cycling and the nearby beach at Widemouth Bay is famous for its surfing. Slightly further afield are the picturesque villages of Boscastle, Tintagel and Clovelly, all worth a visit and easily accessible within a 35 minute drive.


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Badgers Barn in Chacewater, Cornwall, South West England

Badgers Barn, Chacewater, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £260 to £487

Self catering accommodation in Chacewater sleeps 2.

Accommodation overview: A peaceful recently renovated single storey barn conversion centrally located in the heart of Cornwall just 20 minutes from both the North and South Coasts offering an ideal touring base with easy access to explore the whole county.  Set to one side of the owners house nestling in the rural hamlet of Creegbrawse, this spacious detached cottage has been finished to a high standard, double glazed and centrally heated providing warm and cosy accommodation all year round. 

Entered from the driveway where there is space for one car, a gravel path and two steps lead up to the front door, which opens to a hallway with a marble tiled floor that continues throughout the property.  To one side, a door opens to a light and airy living room with countryside views from two sets of French Windows, comfortable lounge seating, a dining suite and a smartly fitted kitchen area in one corner. 

To complete the accommodation, leading off the entrance hall are a shower room W.C. with hand basin and an adjacent bright double bedroom.  From both the sitting and dining areas, patio doors and three steps lead down to a south facing enclosed wooden sun deck with lovely far reaching views of the surrounding countryside.  You can’t fail to notice that the railed sun deck is also home to one of Jack’s Cows; a unique multi-coloured life-size cow sculpture part of a herd that were auctioned to raise money for local charities.  The owner can provide storage space for bicycles and beach gear. 

The village of Chacewater, 1 mile, has a choice of three traditional pubs and a small selection of shops and for a wider selection of amenities, the cathedral city of Truro is 6 miles.  The nearest beaches on the north coast are Chapel Porth, Porthtowan and Portreath all 6 miles away and the famous resorts of Newquay and St Ives are just a 30 minute drive respectively. 

The maritime town of Falmouth has plenty of shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants plus a choice of sandy beaches approximately 9 miles away and there are watersports centres at both Stithians Lake and Mylor Harbour.  There is a golf course and riding stables close by and the Cornish Way Coast to Coast Cycle Trail is nearby with bicycle hire available from Bissoe Tramways.

Please note:- No cot – carrycot accepted


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Ten Steps in Polperro, Cornwall, South West England

Ten Steps, Polperro, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £258 to £489

Self catering accommodation in Polperro sleeps 3.

Accommodation overview: With superb harbour and coastline views from the garden, this grade II listed traditional terraced cottage with accommodation on three floors is tucked into a traffic free area known as The Warren lying in the heart of the picturesque fishing village of Polperro

Set to one side of a narrow lane that forms part of the South West Coast Path, this quaint cottage benefits from its own unique sun terrace and summerhouse and retains great charm and character with low beamed ceilings and doorways. 

Sharing an outer front door and lobby, the inner glazed door opens directly into a rustic beamed kitchen/diner with a bespoke galley kitchen, pine dining suite with a glimpse of the harbour and at the rear, a compact shower room W.C. with hand basin. 

A rather steep and narrow rope railed stairway leads up to a cosy sitting room on the first floor with a board and beam ceiling, comfortable lounge seating including a sofa bed, an electric log effect fire and the sound of the sea filling the window.  There is also a stable door opening out to a railed flight of ten steps that lead down to the pedestrian lane from which the cottage takes its name and offers an alternative, slightly easier access to the property. 

A further steep staircase continues up to the second floor and two cottage style bedrooms; the master bedroom with a 4ft double enjoying a bird’s eye view overlooking the working fishing harbour and a small single bedroom at the rear with trundle bed.  There are electric convector heaters in both bedrooms. 

From the latter, a low door gives access to the rear hillside garden with nine steps that lead up to a sheltered paved patio and a further nine steps continue up to a south facing wooden sun deck with summerhouse and glorious views over the harbour, rugged cliffs and far out to sea.  Young children and pets will require supervision outside.

There is one reserved parking space in the main village car park just under half a mile away and approximately a 10 minute walk - there is no vehicle access to the property however a luggage taxi service is available. 

The many cafes, restaurants, pubs, galleries and local shops are close at hand as is the Heritage Museum of Smuggling and Fishing.  Seasonal pleasure boat trips depart from the harbour, and the coastal footpath offers fine walks eastwards to Talland Bay & Looe, and westbound to Lansallos & Polruan

There is a small sandy beach that sits outside the harbour walls and is accessible during low tide, and further beaches can be found along the coast at Talland, Lantivet and Lantic BaysLooe is 4 miles by road and Fowey 7 miles via the Bodinnick ferry.  This property can be rented with next door but one Warren Cottage for larger parties.

Please note: Towels are not supplied.  No cot – carrycot/travel cot accepted. 


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Wagtail in St Merryn, Cornwall, South West England

Wagtail, St Merryn, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £345 to £742

Self catering accommodation in St Merryn sleeps 5.

Accommodation overview: A comfortable single storey barn adjoining Waddles. Similar in style and with great character it is entered from the parking area in front of the cottage by a side gate and path to the rear where there is a small fenced garden with patio area and grass.

A porch way with coat pegs leads into a dining room with a brick archway into a fully fitted kitchen. An open arch leads into a spacious sitting room, beamed with attractive features it looks out over the garden and has wide views of the countryside beyond.

There are two bedrooms, one with a double and a single bed the other with a king size double bed. A shower room W.C. and hand basin complete the accommodation.

Please note: Towels are available at £2 per person per week to be paid on arrival.


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Maywin Cottage in Chapel Amble, Cornwall, South West England

Maywin Cottage, Chapel Amble, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £351 to £807

Self catering accommodation in Chapel Amble sleeps 4.

Accommodation overview: About 5 miles from the lovely sandy beaches of the Camel Estuary and the fishing village of Port Isaac, this attractive end of terrace 18th century cottage, recently renovated is set in the peaceful unspoilt village of Chapel Amble.

Fronted by a small village green, the cottage is entered through its own walled and gated patio area with seating and a path that leads to the covered porch way. From here the front door opens directly into a pleasantly light living room with a slate floor, a dining suite next to a bow window overlooking the patio and comfortable seating arranged before the feature stone fireplace.

Leading off to one side there are four steps that lead into a new kitchen. At the rear of the living room a door leads into a utility room with laundry facilities and W.C. and hand basin, and access to the rear courtyard where half a dozen steps lead up to a raised terrace providing a sitting out area; small children require supervision.

Rather steep carpeted stairs lead up from the dining area to the first floor landing where there are a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and two pretty cottage style bedrooms. There is a master double bedroom with pine furniture and a smaller twin bedded room, both looking out over the village green.

There is off road parking for two cars directly outside the cottage and the pub and village store/post office are 50 yards away. The surfing beach of Polzeath and the sailing centre of Rock where there is a foot ferry to Padstow are within a ten minute drive, and there is horse riding and an 18 hole golf course available close by. Wadebridge, 3 miles, has a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants and there is also a sports centre and bike hire to explore the Camel Trail.

Please note:
 Towels are not available.


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Coachmans Cottage 1 in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Coachmans Cottage 1, Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £443 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Hillfield sleeps 6.

Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by Internet and/or WiFi • Parking available • Luxury accommodation sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Coachmans Cottage 1 is a delightful semi-detached property enjoying a peaceful location within the old walled garden. Recently built to excellent standards, the property provides exceptional accommodation for six guests and is very tastefully furnished with mainly rustic pine furniture. Coachmans Cottages 1 is part of the stunning Hillfield Cottages and Country House development of 28 properties nestled near historic Dartmouth, in the South Devon countryside. Facilities include acres of beautiful gardens, an outdoor swimming pool, all weather tennis court and children's play area.


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Clovelly Cottage in Crantock, Cornwall, South West England

Clovelly Cottage, Crantock, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £482 to £1

Self catering accommodation in Crantock sleeps 8.

Accommodation overview: A spacious, comfortable double glazed detached family house, only a ten minute walk down the hill to the lovely sandy beach and the river Gannel estuary, on the outskirts of Crantock village. Set to one side of the road that leads down to the village square and beach car park, the property is entered through a gated driveway where there is space for three cars.

The front door opens into a small hallway and to one side is a warm and inviting sitting room with ample seating for eight people arranged before the fireplace with an electric flicker flame fire and sliding patio doors that lead out to the rear garden. On the opposite side of the hall is a very pleasant dining room with a door opening to a ground floor cosy double bedroom with dressing area and one step up to a tiny en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin.

At the rear of the property, a fully fitted galley kitchen can be reached both from the dining room and the sitting room, with a door to the garden and adjacent utility room with laundry facilities.

Upstairs are a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and large shower cubicle and three good size charming bedrooms all with vanity basins and built in wardrobes. There is a 5ft double, one with zip linked 3ft twin beds and a spacious bedroom with a double and a single bed to vary the sleeping arrangements. The rear garden has a lower patio and half a dozen steps leading up to a raised lawn, young children will require supervision as there are unguarded drops. A lockable garage is available for bikes, beachgear and surfboards and the garden is enclosed when the driveway is gated.

The village has a church, small shops, tea gardens and two pubs which offer food, all within a five minute walk and the lovely wide sandy beach backed by dunes is a further five minute walk. The holiday resort of Newquay, 3 miles by road, has a good selection of shops, a rail and coach station and many attractions including the Zoo and Sea Life Centre. There are also lovely coastal walks in the immediate area.

Please note:
 Towels are not available.


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