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

Old Reservoir House, Noss Mayo, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Noss Mayo sleeps 8.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: In a superb elevated position overlooking the Yealm estuary, this comfortable family home boasts a large sloping garden, leading down to the water’s edge and an outhaul mooring. There is a balcony to enjoy the view, yachting and safe boating on the doorstep. With a sandy beach just 4 miles away, many sheltered coves, and the South West Coast Path offering excellent walks, it makes a superb holiday location. Plymouth 8 miles. Shops and pub 400 yards.

Living/dining room with French door to patio/terrace. Modern-fitted kitchen. Two double bedrooms. Bathroom with toilet. First floor: Twin bedroom with low, sloping ceiling. Rugs on wooden floors throughout.

Hunters Lodge Retreat, Hewelsfield, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Hewelsfield sleeps 3.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: Forming part of a traditional farmstead, these three cottages have been converted to the highest standard and are set in delightful countryside close to where the three counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire meet at the southern end of the glorious Malvern Hills. They are superbly placed for visiting the historic cathedral cities of Hereford with its famous Mappi Mundi centre and Chained Library, Worcester, Gloucester and the nearby delightful market towns of Tewkesbury, Malvern, Ledbury and Ross-on-Wye. They are also conveniently placed providing the opportunity for exploring a corner that is quintessentially English abounding with historical, cultural, and recreational interest. A superb base for those visiting Cheltenham races, the Three Choirs Festival or the Ledbury Poetry Festival. Spend a day within the Forest of Dean, with great walking and biking, or a day in the wonderful scenery of the picturesque Wye Valley. Fishing, golfing, canoeing along the Wye, walking and biking will all be found within the local area. Shops and pubs 1 mile.

Wayside, West Lulworth, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in West Lulworth sleeps 8.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: This Grade II listed thatched holiday cottage dates back to the 1600s and sits on the village road which leads down to the sea and famous Lulworth Cove (¾ mile). Furnished to a good standard, yet retaining many of its original character features, with beams, inglenook fireplaces and wood-burning stove. West Lulworth has a village store and right next door is the local inn. Surrounded by the Purbeck Hills and close to the Dorset Coastal Path, it is ideal for country walks and bird watching. Shop 200 yards.

Large beamed living room with wood-burning stove in inglenook fireplace. Beamed dining room with inglenook fireplace. Kitchen. Steep stairs to first floor: One step up to double bedroom with 5ft bed, en-suite shower room and toilet. Beamed double bedroom with basin and sloping ceiling. Twin bedroom with basin. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Annexe: Twin bedroom (zip & link) with en-suite shower room and toilet. Low doorways throughout.

Little Barn, Naunton, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Naunton sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Easy Walking • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: This quintessential country cottage is set in a pretty village, nestling in the heart of the Cotswold Hills close to the Wardens Way Walk. Adjoining another property, it boasts a lovely enclosed garden which makes the perfect setting. Alternatively, the welcoming wood-burning stove makes this holiday cottage ideal for a break in the cooler months. Ideally situated for exploring the delights with Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold, which are easily accessible, as well as Regency spa Cheltenham, and Stratford-upon-Avon. Naunton Downs Golf Club, ½ mile. Shop 3 miles, good pub within walking distance.

Beamed living/dining room with wood-burning stove and rugs on quarry-tiled floor. Three steps up to simple, compact galley-style kitchen. Steep stairs to first floor: Twin bedroom. Bathroom with toilet. Steep stairs to second floor: Double bedroom with sloping ceiling.

Oak Cottage, Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £328 to £631

Self catering accommodation in Umberleigh sleeps 5.

Features include: Detached • Non Smoking • Enclosed Garden • Fishing On Site • Short Break

Accommodation overview: These attractive holiday properties part of the owners working farm offer two on-site fishing lakes (carp rudd and roach) and are set in glorious walking and riding Devon countryside. Just 4 miles from South Molton with its fine Georgian buildings shops and restaurants and within easy reach of the bustling market towns of Barnstaple and Bideford from where you can take boat trips to the puffins of Lundy Island the magnificent sands and surfing waves of Croyde Bay Saunton Putsborough and Woolacombe Bay and the many attractions of Exmoor National Park Lynton and Lynmouth are joined by cliff railway the Valley of the Rocks Watermeet and Simonsbath the highest village on the moor and a good start point for exploration. Golf and riding available locally and pub serving food and shop/PO in Chittlehampton 11/2 miles. Open plan sitting room with wood burning stove with well equipped kitchen and dining area. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Stairs to mezzanine floor with open plan double bedroom with 5’ bed. Double bedroom. Single bedroom.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Oakleaf Bower, Bideford, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Bideford sleeps 10.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: This stylish barn conversion sits in an idyllic setting, close to the spectacular rugged coast of North Devon and enjoys tranquil countryside views. It retains many original features such as exposed internal walls, beams and a beautiful reclaimed slate floor in the entrance hall. The ‘upside down’ layout allows the large living room to take advantage of the double-aspect views across the unspoilt fields and woodland towards the coast. The open plan, split-level living accommodation provides the perfect space for family and friends to socialise and dine together around the impressive oak table and relax in the modern, comfortable living room. The ground floor bedrooms, each equipped with Freeview TV, are both peaceful and attractive. Two of the bedrooms have patio doors opening out on to the extensive patio areas where visitors can enjoy barbecues and al fresco dining on the splendid natural teak dining set under the large parasol. Adults can relax with a glass of wine in the secluded, south-facing garden while children enjoy the play area and adjoining games room. Oakleaf Bower provides a peaceful, relaxing stay in a beautiful location, and with a complimentary cream tea, fresh flowers and ‘bubbly’ on arrival, makes the perfect beginning to an enjoyable holiday. The family-run farm is set in an AONB and Coastal Preservation Area and gives easy access to an extensive network of woodland and coastal walks offering visitors a chance to enjoy this truly breathtaking region of Devon. The nearby NT nature reserve and several SSSI offer a paradise for nature lovers with many birds of prey and deer herds making this their home. The national coastal path runs through the farm and nearby Mouth Mill Beach and Blackchurch Rock are a leisurely 30-minute stroll. The quaint village of Clovelly, with harbour, pubs and cobbled streets is a further hour’s walk along the coast. Hartland village is just over 2 miles away with pubs, small shops, abbey and lighthouse.

Ground floor: Double bedroom, 5ft cast-iron bed. Double bedroom, wooden floor. Three twin bedrooms, one beamed with patio doors and wooden floor, one with wooden floor. All bedrooms with TV. Five steps down to bathroom with spa bath, bidet, toilet, beams. Bathroom with over-bath shower, toilet, tiled floor. Shower room with double shower cubicle, toilet, tiled floor. First floor: Spacious, beamed living room with multi-fuel burner, exposed stone walls, wooden floor. Spacious, well-equipped, beamed kitchen/dining room with exposed stone walls, wooden floor. Utility.

The Mill House, Kittwhistle, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Kittwhistle sleeps 8.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: A delightful base for your holiday, set in glorious countryside close to unspoilt beaches.

Marshwood Manor offers excellent accommodation and facilities in a tranquil rural setting, surrounded by Dorset’s loveliest countryside, and only 5 miles from the unspoilt beaches and golden sandstone cliffs of the coastline. The estate’s 10 acres of lawn, garden, pasture and woodland offer plenty of room for adults to stroll and children to play.
The properties have been carefully formed from a fine original range of buildings next to the manor house and may be booked together to accommodate larger groups holidaying together (property refs DEY, DFA, DEX, DUS, DUT, DWS) Previously filmed for BBC television, all retain character and charm, whilst offering comfortable holiday accommodation fitted to a high standard throughout. Each has its own garden with furniture, and all enjoy shared use of the extensive gardens and grounds – as well as a range of facilities, including use of the owners’ small outdoor heated swimming pool (1st May - 30th Sept) set in a walled garden. There is a large games barn with pool table and table tennis, and a children’s play area with swings and slide. Approached along a private drive and set well back from the road, the cottages are perfectly positioned for enjoying this delightful corner of Dorset.
There are a variety of beautiful beaches, both sand and pebble, within a five to ten mile radius, including those at Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, Eype, West Bay and Burton Bradstock. Fossil-rich cliffs define this dramatic stretch of coastline, which encompasses the 2,000-acre National Trust estate of Golden Cap. This is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and superb walking country, both on the rolling chalk hills overlooking fertile inland valleys and on the coastal footpaths offering spectacular cliff top views. It is also an area full of romance and history, with three ancient hill forts and the house and gardens of Forde Abbey all nearby.
A range of attractions is on offer in nearby country towns. Lyme Regis is a pretty seaside resort, its elegant colour-washed buildings and promenade lining a handsome harbour. Motor boats can be hired and there are fishing trips, a sailing school, and a windsurfing school. Bridport is a thriving market town, featured on TV’s River Cottage, the Port Bredy of Hardy’s novels, offering a good choice of shops, inns, restaurants, an arts centre and a sports centre with indoor pool. The coastline is excellent for sea fishing and inland waters offer good coarse fishing. Golfers will find courses at Lyme Regis and West Bay. Guests can enjoy art classes with a trained instructor in our own studio (subject to an additional charge, availability and prior booking). There are also riding stables in the area. Caterers are available locally. The local shop at Marshwood and two charming thatched country pubs are within a short drive. Shops 2 miles.

Old Parish Mill Cottage, Longhope, Gloucestershire, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Longhope sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Nestling in the delightful village of Clearwell – one of the Forest of Dean’s best kept secrets – this stone-built farrier’s cottage combines a cosy old-world charm with today’s modern comforts. Dating from the 18th-century, with its own hillside garden, it stands as one of a pair, within walking distance of a range of country pubs and restaurants. There are many forest paths just waiting to be explored, along with Puzzlewood, Clearwell Caves and Clearwell Castle. Offa’s Dyke for long-distance walking is nearby. Several golf courses locally. Ross-on-Wye, Gloucester and the Black Mountains all easily accessible. Shops 2 miles.

Beamed living room with wood-burning stove. Dining room/conservatory. Modern fitted kitchen with tiled floor. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed and en-suite shower room with toilet. Twin bedroom and Z-bed (for +1). Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

The Beach House, Holywell Bay, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Holywell Bay sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: From the patio, the balcony and the living room, look out over the beautiful dunes of Holywell Bay, a wide expanse of golden sands on Cornwall’s dramatic North Coast. A 2-minute stroll from the garden leads to the middle of the dunes and the edge of the beach, confirms that this spacious detached holiday home deserves the name Beach House. The garden has a large decked area to enjoy al fresco dining at anytime of the day or a barbecue at the end of the day on the beach. There are many tourist attractions for all members of the family from Holywell Bay’s very own fun park and golf course just minutes from the house, to Crealy Adventure Park, Lappa Valley Railway and Dairyland which are just a few of the attractions aimed at younger members of the family. A surf school and hire shop, two good pubs that serve local produce and a beach shop are all available in the village. Horse riding, cycling, diving and sea fishing are all available locally. A short drive or good walk along the coastal path, that runs close to the house, leads to Crantock, a quaint village with its own golden beach. Newquay, with its surf and beach culture is close by and has many restaurants, shopping, a zoo, leisure centre, swimming and a working harbour where visitors can take to the sea on one of the many fishing boats and hopefully catch the evening’s dinner. Watergate Bay, home to Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen restaurants is nearby and Padstow, with many excellent eateries, including Rick Stein’s restaurant and excellent fish and chip shop is a short drive along one of the most beautiful coast roads in the country and a must for all visitors. Shops 1 mile, pub 40 yards.

Large, open-plan living/dining room with large French doors with views over dunes, wooden floor and large, well-equipped kitchen with electric range (for cooking) and tiled floor. Utility. Double bedroom with French doors to patio and en-suite shower room with toilet. Twin bedroom with French doors to patio. Fully-tiled bathroom with over-bath shower, toilet and vanity unit. First floor: Double bedroom with patio doors to balcony with beach and dune views. Twin bedroom. Large shower room with vanity unit and toilet.

Cary Fitzpaine Cottages - Cary Cottage, Cary Fitzpaine, Somerset, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Cary Fitzpaine sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Easy Walking • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Large beamed living room with electric ‘wood burner’ and French doors. Beamed well-equipped kitchen/dining room. Utility. Double bedroom with 5ft bed, TV and en-suite bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Twin bedroom with TV and en-suite shower room and toilet. Separate toilet.

Dorvil, Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Newquay sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Welcome to a unique concept in modern, environmentally friendly holiday accommodation in North Cornwall for all ages and sizes of party

The Park at Mawgan Porth offers a wide range of simple, yet extremely comfortable accommodation and is located in a unique position, only a few hundred yards from the fine surfing beach of Mawgan Porth, within a rural setting of mature parkland of 27 acres. The Park is applying for a ‘Green Business Award’ as the importance of supporting the natural environment is strongly advocated here, ensuring sustainability and protecting the heritage of this area. Responsible tourism is a fundamental part of the business ethos and informs all that this family-run company does.
The Park is now open all year round, including Christmas, half terms and Easter, which is possible due to the introduction of central heating in all properties, including solar thermal systems, underfloor heating, and improved insulation and ventilation.
Eco lodges, built using sustainable materials with a low carbon rating, blend in beautifully with the landscaping and native planting around The Park. The range of cottages provides that extra touch of comfort and privacy. Some of the units are specifically designed to create disability access with ramps, bathing facilities and thresholds to allow easy wheelchair manoeuvrability.
The cottages at The Park have from one to six bedrooms. Each has been refurbished to the high standard that incorporates the ethos of sustainability, simplicity and comfort with a nostalgic twist. Windsong, ref. TCA, is also under the same ownership.
The Park at Mawgan Porth has a huge range of facilities for everyone to enjoy, whatever age, such as an outdoor pool and terrace area. There is also an indoor leisure centre which includes a cafe, heated indoor swimming pool and lounge space with sauna and steam room. There are picnic and seating areas, communal fire pit, barbecues, trampoline, outdoor activity equipment, children’s play yurt with toys and games, swings, woodland and coastal walks to explore and an on-site shop. There is also low level outdoor lighting so guests can enjoy the grounds in the evenings.
The beautiful bay at Mawgan Porth offers dramatic scenery, unique to this part of Cornwall. The wide expanse of white sand is bordered by cliffs on each side and backed by the village with its family friendly pub, beach shop, delicatessen and restaurant.
The beach provides something for everyone, from surfing, rock pooling, crabbing, kite flying, picnics during the day, to sunsets with a lazy beach barbecue to round off the perfect day.
The village of Mawgan Porth lies between two more famous neighbours - Padstow to the east and Newquay to the west. Each of these holiday resorts offer their own unique charm and facilities, such as surf schools, a zoo, marine aquarium, off road cycling trails, kite surfing, sea fishing, kayaking, go karting, and world renowned chefs and their restaurants - Rick Stein in Padstow and Jamie Oliver at Watergate Bay in Newquay. This places The Park in the most enviable location to enjoy these bustling resorts while being able to retire to the peace and tranquillity at the end of the day.
If visitors feel the need to travel further afield, it is surprising how diverse a range of tourist attractions and quaint Cornish villages can be reached with ease, from National Trust houses and gardens, the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, the Roseland Peninsula and historic Bodmin Moor. The towns and villages to visit include Fowey, Falmouth, Port Isaac, St Ives, Truro and Mevagissey which all provide an excellent day out.
Newquay airport is within 10 minutes’ drive of The Park, so holidaymakers can leave the car and arrive in style from many destinations.
Horse riding, golf, cycling, swimming and sailing are all available in the area, making The Park at Mawgan Porth an ideal choice of holiday accommodation. Shops within 600 yards, pub 500 yards.

Harvest Cottage, Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £466 to £1023

Self catering accommodation in Barnstaple sleeps 6.

Features include: Short Breaks Pool • Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pets allowed sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Set amidst tranquil Devon countryside these attractive cottages boast outstanding views over a valley teeming with wildlife and shared enjoyment of an indoor swimming pool and children's pool open all year round and heated to a delightful 30°C. A jacuzzi and sauna offer an opportunity to relax and unwind whatever the season whilst the 8 acres of shared grounds afford plenty of space for gentle strolls and picnics. There is also an all weather tennis court as well as a games room with pool and tennis tables and for children a large safe outdoor play area.
North Hill Cottages sit within a short drive of Devon's famous golden coast – miles of sandy beaches at Woolacombe Croyde Putsborough Westward Ho! and Saunton. These glorious beaches are a paradise for surfers of all ability levels with boards wetsuits and expert tuition available at most locations.
Just 3 miles away is Barnstaple north Devon's ancient capital whose charming blend of old and new combines a fascinating glimpse of times gone by with exciting browsing in the indoor Green Lane shopping centre its Pannier Market and its theatre which is the centre point of the annual North Devon Festival. At the railway station one can pick up the famous traffic free Tarka Trail and bicycle hire is available from Fremington Quay just up river. Close by is Bideford a historic fishing port and market town with steep narrow medieval streets and a busy quay from where visitors can enjoy a two hour boat trip to Lundy Island. Also within easy reach is Braunton nature reserve a beautiful 'lunar landscape' wilderness of sand dunes noted for its rare and exotic plants.
Within easy reach are the glories of Exmoor National Park – among its numerous attractions are the charming coastal resorts of Lynton and Lynmouth linked by a unique water-powered funicular cliff railway; the National Trust's mesmerising Watersmeet – a woodland gorge with beautiful walks where the East Lyn River meets Hoaroak Water; Badgeworthy Water – the supposed hideout of the notorious 'Doone' family; Dunkery Hill – at 1705 ft the highest point of the moor; and the ever popular of Minehead – a traditional seaside resort and the start of the West Somerset Railway. There are splendid National Trust properties at Arlington Court Dunster Castle and Knightshayes Court.
This is wonderful walking country too. Magnificent views can be savoured amidst the tantalising beauty of Exmoor National Park and all along the north Devon coastal path. With its soaring cliffs quaint harbours and long stretches of beach almost entirely made up of designated areas of outstanding natural beauty north Devon's fabulous coastline is a joy to explore.
Riding sailing and golf are all readily available locally and fly fishing can be enjoyed at Blakewell Fisheries conveniently located at the end of the drive leading to the cottages. Pubs serving food and a good choice of shops are found in Barnstaple 3 miles.
Comfortably furnished warm and welcoming and enjoying an excellent range of facilities as well as easy access to a host of attractions North Hill Cottages are the perfect choice for year round holidays and special breaks in north Devon.

Beamed open plan sitting room with wood burning stove and well equipped kitchen and dining areas. Double bedroom. Small twin bedded room. Bunk bedded room. Bathroom/W.C. (power shower over bath).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143