Find self catering and cottages that sleep 12 in South West England

Ford Bank House, Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £744 to £

Self catering accommodation in Dartmouth sleeps 12.

Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking Pub near by Internet and/or WiFi • Parking available • sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Ford Bank House is an impressive south facing, light and spacious modern property enjoying stunning views over Dartmouth, the river Dart and out to sea from most of the rooms and gardens. Full gas central heating and hot water. Strictly no pets or smokers permitted. Full Sky package offering Sky+ HD, Movie and Sports Channels. Wi-Fi Broadband available.

Haywain Barn, Buckland Brewer, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Buckland Brewer sleeps 12.

Features include: Hot Tub • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Bloomfield Cottage is a traditional thatched Devon cottage believed to date from the 15th century. The cottage, one of a pair, retains many of its original features including beams and inglenook fireplace but also boasts a modern extension with a kitchen and access to the enclosed garden. The regional town of Barnstaple is a short journey away and has all modern conveniences plus an interesting Pannier market and the famous Butchers Row famous for its meat and fish selections. At Croyde and Woolacombe you will find some of the best and cleanest surf beaches in the country as well as many smaller coves and bays. Shops and pubs 2 miles.

Spacious, beamed living room with multi-fuel burner and French doors. Well-equipped kitchen with dining area and patio doors. Bathroom with over-bath shower, toilet and double basin. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed. Twin bedroom.

The Threshing Barn, Kingston Russell, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Kingston Russell sleeps 12.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Games Room • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: In a stunning location, at the head of a valley, with country views and only 5 miles from Lyme Regis and the famous World Heritage Jurassic Coast, these 15th-century Grade II listed, traditional stone built cottages make excellent holiday accommodation to relax and unwind in. With flagstone floors, beams and inglenook fireplace, this spacious period cottage is charming. Outside one can enjoy the picturesque views of fields and woodland, and children can play in the adventure playground and meet with the friendly ponies. This non-working farm is home to an abundance of wildlife including deer, badgers, foxes and many birds. There are many seaside resorts to visit: Charmouth, Eype, Beer, Seatown, Branscombe, Sidmouth, and many attractions to take in such as Forde Abbey and Gardens, Broadwindsor Craft Centre, Pecorama and much more, or maybe a jaunt into the cathedral city of Exeter. Shop and village pub 1 mile, country hotel/restaurant ½ mile.

West Venn, Aveton Gifford, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Aveton Gifford sleeps 12.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: This beautiful, detached, stone barn conversion, ideal for family holidays, is set in a quiet, tranquil location near Bow Bridge, which is over a pretty estuary off the River Dart and close to the hamlet of Tuckenhay. Yetson Barn is perfect for those wanting to enjoy a peaceful holiday and the quietness of rural country life. It is a good sized, traditional Devon barn, built of natural stone, and boasts polished wooden floors and original beams. Set in an elevated position, it enjoys open sweeping views of the surrounding countryside and farmland. The barn is in the heart of the countryside but just 5 miles inland from the riverside town of Dartmouth, a vibrant little town nestling on the bank of the River Dart. This is the home of the Britannia Royal Naval College, a haven for yachting and all types of marine activities. The town itself has an interesting assortment of individual shops, boutiques, restaurants and pubs. By ferry it is possible to cross the river to Kingswear and drive through the English Riviera comprising Brixham, Paignton and Torquay. The historic town of Totnes is just 3 miles away where a regular weekly market is held and at Christmas the town comes alive with market stalls and carol singers. The South Hams countryside, as well as numerous beaches and coves all along this stretch of coastline, can be visited. For the outdoor types there are some lovely walks around this area. The South West Coast Path offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the region and is vibrant with wildlife, plant life and birdlife. There are several NT properties in the area, including Greenway mansion, the home of Agatha Christie, and the semi tropical gardens at Coleton Fishacre. For those with children there is so much to see and do, including Woodlands adventure park, the Buckfastleigh steam railway, boat trips from Dartmouth up the river and around the coast to Torquay, the water park at Goodrington, and a golf club close by. Shops 2½ miles, pub ¼ mile.

Utility. Beamed double bedroom. Two beamed twin bedrooms. Beamed single bedroom. Bathroom with shower over Victorian roll-top bath, toilet and tiled floor. Bathroom with over-bath shower, toilet and tiled floor. First floor: Living room with wood-burning stove and wooden floor. Sitting/dining room with wooden floor. Beamed kitchen/breakfast room. Shower room and toilet with tiled floor. Second floor mezzanine: Open-plan beamed double bedroom (for +2) with TV and vaulted ceiling, overlooking living room.

Broad Downs Farmhouse, Malborough, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £3750 to £

Self catering accommodation in Malborough sleeps 12.

Features include: • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Pool • Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Internet and/or WiFi • Parking available • Luxury accommodation sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Approached by a private lane, Broad Downs Farm was originally a traditional mixed Devon farmstead consisting of farm house, stables, stone barn and piggery. Set in a secluded location, surrounded by 22 acres of sheep pasture and meadow, with a small woodland area, natural pond and springs, the property includes large gardens and an outdoor swimming pool (shared with Broad Downs Barn). The farmhouse has been extensively renovated andupdated by its present owners to create a large spacious property which can cater for extended holiday groups. A traditional farmhouse with contemporary living space incorporating high green oak beam ceilings, log burners, natural stone floors, all rooms command beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Broad Downs is just a short 5 minute drive from the picturesque sailing town ofSalcombe with its beaches, waterfront, shops and restaurants. Beautiful walks connect with miles of coastal paths at Bolberry Down leading toSalcombe, Soar Mill Cove, Hope Cove and Thurlestone, whilst Bantham Beach, popular with surfers from far and wide is just a 10 minute drive away. The location provides an ideal secluded country retreat away from the crowds ? the perfect base for exploring neighbouring coves and beaches and the market town of Kingsbridge (a 10 minute drive) and beyond to Dartmouth approximately half an hour away.

Vines and Rendells, Hartland, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Hartland sleeps 12.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Vines and Rendells is set in a small hamlet, nestling in the beautiful Devonshire countryside and within walking distance of the sandy beach at Speke’s Mill Mouth, a popular venue for local surfers, boasting its own waterfall and set at the foot of an impressive cliff. Hartland is a mere 2 miles from the holiday property, with a post office, general store and several pubs serving an extensive range of meals from traditional pub food to the impressive cuisine of the Hart Inn. An attractive Mediterranean-style courtyard, bedecked with wisteria, jasmine, roses and a fig tree, provides a sunny and secluded entrance to the farmhouse with its ‘church door’ entrance. The securely sealed well still provides the farmhouse with fresh spring water filtered through a state-of-the-art purification system. Vines and Rendells is a substantial 17th-century, Grade II listed farmhouse set in 25 acres of countryside with its own pond (fishing available, bring own rods) and small stream running through the boundary woodland. There are spectacular views of Lundy Island and the Atlantic Ocean. Equipped with splendid natural teak dining furniture and large parasol, this is an ideal spot for al fresco dining and a glass of wine as the sun sets through Speke’s Valley. The adjoining large games room houses pool, badminton, table tennis, darts, table football, an assortment of other games and there is still plenty of space for a game of indoor football. The well-established garden has plenty of hidden corners for reading and relaxing. The adjoining barn has a skittle alley and plenty of space for the storage of bikes and surfboards. Shop 2 miles.

Spacious living room, multi-fuel stove in inglenook fireplace, leather furniture, wooden floor. Home cinema, 50in plasma TV/DVD, leather furniture. Large dining room (seats 12), wood-burning stove in inglenook fireplace. Large kitchen/breakfast room, electric range cooker. Cosy snug, separate access from courtyard. Sauna (8-person), large double shower. Cloakroom with toilet. Steep open-tread staircase from snug to first floor: Master double bedroom, 5ft four-poster bed. Adjacent spacious bathroom with double steam shower, bidet and toilet (also accessed via main staircase). Impressive oak main staircase to first floor: Galleried landing. Double bedroom. Adjacent bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Double bedroom, 5ft iron bedstead, sea views, en-suite shower room with toilet. Three twin bedrooms. Shower room with toilet. All bedrooms with LCD TV.

Orford Mill - Tarka, Great Torrington, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Great Torrington sleeps 12.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Golf nearby • Detached • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Deep in Tarka the Otter country where the river glides beneath the trees and time stands still...

Orford Mill lies alongside the River Torridge in a beautiful wooded valley, nestled below the historic town of Torrington. With its air of peace and tranquillity, abundant wildflowers and river life, it became the setting for Henry Williamson’s magical story of Tarka the Otter. Indeed, the mill wheel in which Tarka hid from the hound Deadlock was at Orford Mill. This superb location makes a wonderful holiday base, especially for families, with sandy beaches on the North Devon coast only 10 miles away.
The complex consists of a Grade II listed water mill and manor house, now converted into nine delightful cottages, all equipped to Visit Britain ‘4 Star’ standard. Most overlook the charming ornamental courtyard with its ponds and flowerbeds. Riverside is detached and overlooks the river. All cottages retain character features such as exposed beams and stonework, and each is furnished in an individual style to a very high standard. Guests can enjoy an indoor heated swimming pool, with lovely river views, as well as an all-weather tennis court, games room and fenced outdoor children’s play area. In addition, fishing rights are available on 200 yards of river (bring own licence, or avail locally at cost). All the waterways are safely fenced.
The countryside around Orford Mill is dotted with sleepy villages nestled among the hills, while extensive woodlands, traversed by many footpaths, offer the chance to experience the area’s natural beauty at close quarters. Adjacent to the grounds are the renowned RHS gardens at Rosemoor, and other local attractions include Dartington Crystal, offering a factory tour and visitor centre. Great Torrington is only a mile away with good shopping and amenities, and there is golf at nearby Hartland. Orford Mill adjoins Torrington Common which extends to 365 acres, incorporating 20 miles of footpaths. The common is a haven for wildlife. The ‘Big Sheep’ and ‘Milky Way’ theme parks are each less than 10 miles away.
The River Torridge runs downstream to the ancient port of Bideford, still with a working quay offering boat trips out to Lundy Island. Just around the corner is the attractive little town of Appledore with its colourful houses and narrow streets. To either side lies Devon’s most spectacular stretch of coastal scenery – a chain of magnificent cliffs and rocky promontories, interspersed here and there by long flat sandy beaches, where the Atlantic breakers roll in to create ideal surfing conditions. There are splendid beaches at Instow and Westward Ho!, the latter bordered by the Royal North Devon Golf Club, and the Northam Nature Reserve. Further west is the supremely picturesque Clovelly, whose narrow, cobbled main street descends at a dizzying gradient to the little harbour below. To the south, the cathedral city of Exeter can be reached via a delightful drive through lush river valleys.
Orford Mill offers very attractive accommodation set in 3 acres of beautiful gardens with streams, waterfalls and the water wheel which is still operational. Excellent as a touring base, it makes a good choice for a holiday whatever the weather. Shop ½ mile.

Higher Gitcombe, Cornworthy, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Cornworthy sleeps 12.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: In an idyllic setting on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this single-storey cottage has its own secure, south-facing garden and is surrounded by
20 acres of meadowland and oak woods, unchanged for 300 years. Attached to the owners’ home, it is very comfortably furnished and boasts stunning countryside views. Just 200 yards away is the River Yealm where fishing is available by arrangement with the owner. Sparkwell Wildlife Park 2 miles. Historic Plymouth with water sports and Aquarium 7 miles. Coast 15 miles. Shop and pub 3 miles.

Cosy living room with ‘living-flame’ electric fire in stone fireplace. Farmhouse-style fitted kitchen/dining area with Rayburn and French doors to patio and garden. Two bedrooms; one double with canopied bed and one twin. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Greenwood Grange Cottages - Henchard, Higher Bockhampton, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Higher Bockhampton sleeps 12.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Games Room • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: This 16th-century thatched cottage, with original Tudor plasterwork ceiling, lies in the lovely Frome Valley, an AONB. A light corner cottage, it has been delightfully updated. Only 5 miles from Dorchester and 9 miles from the Jurassic Coast, it is ideal to explore the stunning coast from Lyme Regis to Swanage. Many attractions in the area, days out at Weymouth with its Blue Flag beach and Sea World Adventure Park, or Dorchester, a county town with a wealth of attractions. Excellent local walking routes to pubs, restaurants and places of interest. Shop 1/2 mile, pub 13/4 miles.

Spacious living/dining room with electric ‘wood burner’, Tudor plasterwork ceiling and inglenook. Three steps up to kitchen. Separate toilet. First floor: Twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Double bedroom with 5ft bed and narrow feature stairs to second floor: Bathroom with roll-top bath and toilet.

Coombe Farmhouse, Modbury, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Modbury sleeps 12.

Features include: • Pool • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Pets allowed • Detached • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Set within 80 acres of rural Devon countryside, just a short drive from the beach...

Heathfield Down Farm is a unique Grade II listed farmstead, set in some 80 acres of tranquil grounds, amidst the glorious South Hams countryside. The main drive into the properties sweeps down for approximately ½ mile through farmland towards Heathfield Down house and barns. These three superb properties (refs HQQN, HRRD and HXF) offer a truly peaceful and tranquil location, where the only sounds are of the rooks crowing and sheep in the meadows bleating. The main building at Heathfield is an impressive large Devon longhouse split into two. The rooms are all spacious and very well equipped. To the side is Heathfield Down Cottage (HXF), a contemporary yet cosy, detached, stone barn conversion. Set in the same courtyard as Heathfield Down Farmhouse (ref HQQN) within some 80 acres of rural Devon countryside, just a short drive from all the lovely beaches and coves that scatter this stretch of South Devon. The small and popular town of Modbury, with its charming shops, handsome old inn, local craft centre and impressive church, lies just 2 miles away. This is an ideal holiday base for exploring the Devon coastline, with its numerous sandy beaches, 6 miles away. At the bustling holiday hamlet of Bigbury-on-Sea, visitors can follow a 4-mile long ‘tidal lane’ during low tide or visit Burgh Island, with its 14th-century inn and smuggling connections. The beach at Bantham is easily accessible, as is Thurlestone, a chocolate-box village of pink-washed thatched cottages, with a splendid sandy beach backed by rolling farmland. There is golf at Thurlestone and Bigbury, and fishing on the nearby River Avon. There are beautiful views towards Dartmoor National Park, 5 miles to the north and a haven for walkers and nature lovers, with local wildlife including ponies roaming free, buzzards and kestrels. Plymouth and Exeter with their extensive shopping and leisure facilities are about 14 miles and 40 miles respectively. Exeter is dominated by the distinctive St Peter’s Cathedral, a stately monument made conspicuous by two great Norman towers flanking the nave, with much of the interior dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. Other ancient buildings include the 14th-century Guildhall, several medieval churches and the old Quayside with the smart Custom House, built in 1681. Yachting at Newton Ferrers, Salcombe and Dartmouth. Shops 1½ miles, pub 3 miles.

West Park, Noss Mayo, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £777 to £2280

Self catering accommodation in Noss Mayo sleeps 12.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms Pool Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Nestling on the South Hams coast in an area of outstanding natural beauty which boasts the mildest climate in mainland Britain is this spacious and very comfortable property. It has a patio and sunken garden and offers the perfect base for an active or peaceful holiday. Part of a small select group of tastefully and sympathetically converted barns it offers excellent shared facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool and a hard tennis court. The nearest of many sandy beaches is about a mile away with the pretty estuary of Mothecombe a four mile drive and there are unique walks along the spectacular coastline nearby. The picturesque fishing villages of Noss Mayo and Newton Ferrers with their shops pubs and marine activity are also only 1 mile. Dartmoor with walking and riding opportunities is 8 miles. Excellent local fishing three superb golf courses mountain biking and cycling trails and a host of attractions to suit all tastes are all within easy reach. Plymouth is 12 miles.

Hall. Double bedroom with ensuite bathroom/W.C. (shower attachment) and two twin bedded rooms all with doors to patio. Bathroom/W.C. (shower attachment). Double bedroom with 5' bed and ensuite shower room. Cloakroom/W.C. Spacious 'mezzanine' farmhouse style kitchen/dining room. Steps down to leisure room with pool table and door to patio. First floor: Very large sitting room with wood burner and fun piano. Twin bedded room with TV. Second floor: Twin bedded room. Bathroom/W.C.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

The Stables, Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Barnstaple sleeps 12.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: This impressive south-facing barn with exposed beams has all a family or group of friends need for a great holiday. The barn boasts six bedrooms all with en-suite facilities and televisions. Beautifully refurbished in a fresh contemporary style, white cotton linen and white towels add to that special feeling. The south-facing patio with teak table and chairs are ideal for al fresco living with countryside views.
A short distance away are the beaches at Westward Ho! and other beaches nearby include Saunton, Croyde, Putsborough and Woolacombe. This area offers plenty to do for all ages including the Big Sheep and Milky Way amusement parks, RHS Rosemoor and cycling on the Tarka Trail, crabbing at Appledore and golf on numerous nearby courses.
Exmoor is not far away to enjoy some memorable days exploring the moors. Lynmouth, which has a unique water-powered cliff railway, and Watersmeet are popular destinations. Just off the North Devon Coast lies Lundy Island and there are day trips leaving from Bideford and Ilfracombe during the season.
Other places to visit include Arlington Court, Marwood Gardens, Dartington Crystal glass factory and Tapley Park. Horse riding, quad biking and watersports are all available locally. Shop 21/2 miles.

Spacious living room with gas fire. Dining room with wooden floor and patio door. Large well-equipped kitchen with range (for cooking). Two bedrooms, each with en-suite shower room and toilet; one double with 5ft bed, one twin bedroom. Separate toilet. First floor: Three double bedrooms; two with 5ft bed and en-suite bathroom with shower attachment and toilet, one with 5ft bed and en-suite shower room with toilet. Twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom and toilet. All bedrooms with TV.