South West England cottages and self catering

Albion Cottage, Tresparrett, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £319 to £543

Self catering accommodation in Tresparrett sleeps 2.

Accommodation overview: Albion Cottage is a traditional barn conversion, perfectly situated on the edge of the small village of Tresparrett, just 3 miles from the popular town of Boscastle on the North Cornish coast. The property is accessed via a private driveway shared only with the owners of the property, and offers both quiet and spacious accommodation for a couple. With easy access to many popular destinations along the North Coast, Albion Cottage offers the best of both worlds and is perfectly positioned for either touring or relaxing. 

With parking for 2 cars right outside the property, the cottage is accessed via a small step and leads straight into galley style kitchen which is well equipped for dining in. To the right of the kitchen, a few small steps lead into a large and spacious bedroom with king-size bed and plenty of space for a cot. A doorway on the other side of the bedroom leads into a hallway with washer/dryer and to one side a separate bathroom with shower over, WC and basin.

The spacious living room with dining area is situated on the other side of the kitchen and offers plenty of room with two large sofas to relax and enjoy the vast array of books. The electric effect wood fire along with the German-engineered electrical heating system  makes this room a wonderful place to relax after a long day walking the fantastic coastal paths nearby. To the front of the property there is a small outdoor seating area which overlooks the owner’s gardens. To the rear of the property is a small private lawned area for the visitors use; please do not let dogs off the lead except in this allocated garden.

The town of Crackington Haven, The Strangles beach, the South West Coast Path, the Valency Valley and Bodmin Moor all within a five mile drive. The popular towns of Bude and Wadebridge, with their boutique shops, restaurants and pubs can be reached within a twenty five minute drive and just a stone’s throw from Albion Cottage is a popular dog friendly pub which serves quality food and can easily be reached by foot. Qualified massage therapist on site, to be booked direct with the owner. Please call for details.

Drakes Barn, Yarcombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £277 to £736

Self catering accommodation in Yarcombe sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Nestling in the spectacular Yarty Valley with its steep rolling meadows and ancient woods on the edge of the Blackdown Hills, an AONB, this converted Grade II, 500-year-old holiday property lies adjacent to the owner’s home. With many original features and decorated and furnished to a very good standard, it lies in Yarcombe, a pretty Devon village with historical Norman church and old inn. There are many walks from the door and lots of birds and wildlife to observe. Close by is the Jurassic Coast with Sidmouth, Seaton and Beer well worth visiting. Shops 5 miles, pub 1 mile.

Beamed living room with wood-burning stove and flagstone floor. Beamed kitchen/dining room with flagstone floor. Utility. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom with zip & link beds and TV. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.

Tarqua, Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £577 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Hope Cove sleeps 8.

Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by Internet and/or WiFi • Parking available • sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Tarqua is an early 20th Century sea captain's residence which has been extensively refurbished but retains many fine original features. The house offers spacious, comfortable accommodation and is an ideal base for one or two families or up to three couples looking for a break away.

Ashcombe - America, Ashcombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £380 to £1138

Self catering accommodation in Ashcombe sleeps 4.

Features include: • Internet Access • Swimming Pool • Golf near by • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: In the rolling acres of the ‘Valley of the Ash Tree’ - and close to the sea - South Devon at its pastoral best... properties available all year round, and ideal for large groups.

Situated in the heart of rolling Devonshire countryside, Ashcombe nestles in a peaceful valley close to the seaside resorts of Dawlish and Torquay and the stunning beaches at Teignmouth. Ashcombe’s superbly appointed holiday properties all have wonderful views over the hills and woodlands of the 2,500-acre agricultural estate, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Careful landscaping has provided patios and lawns for both morning and afternoon sun and the properties border a pretty, grassed courtyard with a central fountain. There is an indoor heated swimming pool, complete with changing rooms, at Woodhouse Farm. All holiday properties are well decorated and equipped; most have Italian-tiled floors, oak-beamed ceilings, double glazing, full night storage heating or central heating, log fires or electric ‘log-effect’ fires and en-suite facilities in every property.
Easily accessible from major routes and close to the end of the M5, Ashcombe is South Devon’s countryside at its best, with deep secluded valleys and rolling tree-covered hills affording striking views stretching from the River Exe for miles along the impressive coastline. There is a multitude of picturesque villages with historic inns and curiosity shops, and always just around the corner lies somewhere to relax, and indulge in a delicious Devon cream tea! The sandy beaches at Dawlish and Teignmouth are a delight, and within a stone’s throw is the drama of Dartmoor, a great wilderness of extremes, barren in some areas, lush in others, famous for its rocky tors and wild ponies. Golf can be found locally with courses at Teignmouth (2½ miles), Dawlish Warren (3½ miles) and Woodbury Common (12 miles). Sea and coarse fishing by arrangement. Main shops 3 miles.

Cider Barn, Park Mill Farm, Chulmleigh, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £248 to £719

Self catering accommodation in Chulmleigh sleeps 2.

Accommodation overview: A beautiful period barn conversion that has been sympathetically converted to provide a tasteful and unique holiday home. Situated in a magical riverside setting with 20 acres of lush fields, woods and parkland with abundant wildlife. Park Mill Farm is perfectly placed to explore both Exmoor and Dartmoor.

Phone enquiries: 0844 704 4966

Nanscawen - Tabbs Cottage, St Blazey, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £366 to £1094

Self catering accommodation in St Blazey sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Short Breaks • Games Room • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Enjoying peace and seclusion, these attractive, detached holiday cottages lie just 3 miles from the coast and 1 mile from the Eden Project. Approached by a tree-lined lane, they are set within the 18-acre grounds of the owner’s home, which include the Saints’ Way footpath. This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers excellent walking, riding, bird-watching and fishing, whilst a short drive away are the many sandy coves on the beautiful South Cornish Coast, with Fowey, St Austell and the pretty Luxulyan Valley also nearby. The old port of Charlestown is just 5 miles away, and several golf courses including Carlyon Bay. Shops and pub 2 miles.

The Cottage, Watchet, Somerset, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £372 to £974

Self catering accommodation in Watchet sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Pub near by • Short Breaks • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Tucked away in the unspoilt west Somerset countryside, on the edges of the hamlet of Treborough. Located on the owners’ sheep farm, the cottage has been finished to a high standard with modern convenience. There is superb scenery and walking on the South West Coastal Path. Visit the villages of Lynmouth and Lynton, famous for the Watersmeet Gorge (NT), the Valley of the Rocks and the funicular cliff railway. Looking towards Minehead, there is the promenade, a good array of shops and other amenities. Beaches at Dunster and Blue Anchor. Shop and pub 2 miles.

Large, open-plan living/dining room with wood-burning stove and well-equipped beamed kitchen area with wooden floor. Two double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and toilet. Twin bedroom with zip and link beds. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

The Court, Pelynt, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £264 to £522

Self catering accommodation in Pelynt sleeps 2.

Accommodation overview: Only two miles inland from Talland Bay on the picturesque South Coast and three miles from the historic fishing villages of Looe and Polperro, this light and spacious single storey cottage adjacent to The Owl, is converted from a farm building in the small hamlet of Ashen Cross just outside the village of Pelynt.  

Approached by a short drive, The Court is entered from a small enclosed courtyard garden which backs on to fields at the rear of the cottage.  The front door opens into an open-plan living room with a pine ceiling and French doors to the private fully enclosed garden and patio at the rear. There are comfortable sitting and dining areas and an attractive well fitted kitchen area with a slate floor. 

To complete the accommodation, there is a bedroom with a king size bed and an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin and walk-in shower.  The owners also invite visitors to explore their private gardens of two acres including two fresh water lakes of half an acre, with a summer house where visitors can watch the activities of the birds and wildlife that inhabit this lakeside environment.  The parking area has ample space for a car and boat trailer and there is a shared laundry room in the courtyard. 

The village of Pelynt, half a mile, has a pub which offers food, small shops, post office and a church.  The south facing beach and coastal footpath at Talland Bay is two miles and the area is surrounded by woodland with forest trails and picnic areas.  The Eden Project is within a 30 minute drive.  

Nantucket, Bigbury-On-Sea, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £398 to £1228

Self catering accommodation in Bigbury-On-Sea sleeps 7.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Short Breaks • Games Room • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 7

Accommodation overview: Located in the seaside village of Bigbury-on-Sea, this comfortable, detached single-storey holiday property boasts spectacular views of the sea and Burgh Island. It is situated at the end of a quiet residential area and has a large rear garden with fields beyond. This area is a well known region for those who enjoy the beach and the activities that the wide sweeping bay of Bigbury has to offer - including surfing, kitesurfing, canoeing and swimming. The island, with its famous Art Deco hotel can be reached via a walk across the sandy tidal causeway; at high tide, the sea tractor offers an unusual mode of transport through the water. Shop 800 yards.

Spacious living room with patio doors to conservatory. Modern fitted kitchen with small dining area. Three bedrooms; one double with additional TV, one twin, both with sea views and one bunk with Z-bed (for +1). Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Separate toilet.

The Shippon, Axmister, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £0 to £0

Self catering accommodation in Axmister sleeps 6.

Features include: Parking|Baby Friendly|Children allowed|Garden|Internet Access|Good for couples|Elderly friendly|Country views

Accommodation overview: A beautiful barn conversion located on Wyke Farm set in the rolling Devon countryside

Features include: A 3 bedroom traditional barn conversion sleeping 6. Furnished to a high standard throughout with a 4 Star Platinum Quality Award. Set in beautiful countryside on Wyke Farm where guests can interact with and feed the animals. Close to the famous River Cottage. Gravelled parking for two cars.

The Shippon is a converted barn which forms part of a small farmstead, Wyke Farm. The property offers stunning countryside views and is located just a short distance from the market town of Axminster as well as being within a short drive to the infamous River Cottage.

Phone enquiries: 0844 704 4966

The Grange, Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 22
Weekly price range £1591 to £3706

Self catering accommodation in Woolacombe sleeps 22.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Pub near by • Games Room • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps

Accommodation overview: This imposing detached house sits just on the edge of the pretty coastal village of Mortehoe, in an elevated position in 2 acres of its own garden and has views across the cliff tops to the sea beyond. Offering spacious living and an external games room, the house is ideal for large family or group gatherings. Guests will have plenty of room to spread out and ensure a relaxing holiday in this stunning part of the country or to celebrate a special occasion in style. The Grange is a short walk from the village with local shops including a post office/newsagent, general store, delicatessen, restaurants (one of which is renowned as one of the best fish restaurants in the south west), fish and chip shop, three public houses serving food, heritage centre and a church with a medieval history. Walk from the house on to the coastal path, local beaches and coves. Woolacombe beach is 1 mile away. Measuring 2 miles this impressive Blue Flag beach is ideal for surfing or walking through the sand dunes. Exmoor is a short drive away with spectacular views. There are NT properties at Arlington and Knightshayes and the RHS gardens at Rosemoor, Great Torrington. Barnstaple, 12 miles away, has theatre, cinema and leisure activities, and places of interest include the Museum of North Devon, Pannier Market, 14th-century St Anne’s Chapel and 18th-century Queen Anne’s Walk. Braunton is the gateway to North Devon’s surfing area. There is plenty to do for all ages in the area including numerous quality golf courses, Clovelly, lighthouse and quay at Hartland, the Big Sheep and Milky Way amusement parks, cycling on the Tarka Trail or crabbing at Appledore quay. Shops and pub 500 yards.

Spacious living room with wood-burning stove. Sitting room. Large dining room with open fire. Spacious well-equipped kitchen with flagstone floor. Utility. Double bedroom with wash basin. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Two separate toilets. Lower ground floor: Twin bedroom. First floor: Second sitting room with kitchenette. Four double bedrooms, two with 5ft beds, one with wash basin. Double bedroom with 5ft bed and en-suite shower room with toilet. Double bedroom with 5ft bed, en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower, toilet and six steps up to curtained twin bedroom (for +2). Bunk bedroom (for +2 children) with wash basin. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Separate toilet.

Stables Cottage, Ellicombe, Somerset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £314 to £897

Self catering accommodation in Ellicombe sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking • Pool Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: At the foot of Grabbist Hill (NT) in the Exmoor National Park these four beautifully furnished and well-equipped Grade II listed cottages are set in the grounds of 16th century Ellicombe Manor. Clustered around a cobbled courtyard they enjoy shared use of an outdoor heated swimming pool with its own walled area and poolside furniture and an acre of magnificent sub tropical gardens and 3-acre paddock offering views over the West Somerset Steam Railway and across the Bristol Channel to the Welsh coast. The gardens are a special feature of Ellicombe Manor filled with mature palm trees named exotic plants and shrubs and quiet corners with seating. Here too visitors may discover the ‘secret garden’ or enjoy a game of outdoor chess or other outdoor games.
A mile away Dunster with its famous castle yarn market and pre Christmas candlelight shopping offers a selection of pubs shops and restaurants. Minehead’s resort attractions sandy beach and coastal path walks are also close by. Golf river and lake fishing horse riding and wonderful walking locally in Exmoor National Park and West Somerset Steam Railway weekends. One mile to the start of South West Coast Path.

Accommodation Detail

All on ground floor: Living/dining room with vaulted ceiling. Kitchen. 2 bedrooms: 1 double 1 twin. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Phone enquiries: 0345 498 6152