Cottages by a sandy beach in Devon
Devon's two coastlines feature wide stretches of sandy beaches, where you're sure to find the ideal holiday cottage.Read more
As an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, North Devon’s sandy beaches are some of the country’s most spectacular. No wonder holiday-makers flock here on short breaks to feel the sand between their toes and relax on one of the county’s many sandy shorelines.
Dawlish Warren’s one and half miles of sand and dunes means that even in the height of summer you can find a spot to call your own. If you’re looking for waters calm and shallow enough for the little ones to swim in, try Bantham Beach. With its own facilities, including a beach shop where you can buy all those little essentials it’s perfect for families in more than one way.
A cottage near the expansive sands at Westward Ho! on the North Coast allows you to combine traditional beach fun – ice creams, donkey rides and sand castles – with more fast-paced beach pursuits: try your hand and kite-surfing, drive a kite buggy or take to the seas to windsurf.
Don’t just watch the waves, conquer them with a lesson or two in surfing at one of Devon’s wave-riding hotspots. As suited to families as adventurous groups or couples looking for time together, the surfing hubs of Croyde, Woolacombe and Bideford give you front seat access to the seas as well as the self-catering convenience of the towns’ amenities.
Boasting two coastlines, Devon’s got double the options for your self-catering escape.
The South Coast’s iridescent waters and soft sands signify the perfect sites for your beach-side escape. The exotic looking palms and tranquil marinas have led this stretch of coastline to be termed ‘The English Riviera’. Soak up some of its laid back vibe and effortless style with a self-catering cottage in towns with sandy beaches like Torquay, Babbacombe, Paignton and Brixham. Ideal for enjoying a romantic break.
We have 56 self catering cottages by a sandy beach in Devon.
7 nights from £348
Princes Granary
7611 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach near Plymouth, South Devon.
An unique hideaway for couples, Princes Granary lies in the village of Down Thomas, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With wonderful walks along the nearby South West Coast...
7 nights from £348
7 nights from £433
Homesdale
45141 bedroom holiday apartment near the beach in Shaldon, South Devon.
In the heart of Shaldon village, found at the mouth of the Teign estuary, is Homesdale. This charming apartment is the perfect hideaway, just right for a couple wanting to enjoy th...
7 nights from £433
7 nights from £501
Lofty Heights
53371 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views in Shaldon, South Devon.
Looking for that special retreat for two, if so, welcome to Lofty Heights which is nestled in the very sought-after village of Shaldon, just moments from a fabulous sandy beach and...
7 nights from £501
7 nights from £509
The Chalet on the Beach
3351Chalet on the beach sleeping two in Lyme Regis, Dorset.
Imagine a holiday right on the seashore of a very special beach, relaxing on your verandah with a glass of something refreshing, watching the gentle waves at one of the most famous...
7 nights from £509
7 nights from £513 *
Ferrycombe
44823 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea.
Welcome to Ferrycombe, this characterful barn conversion is perfectly situated within a private complex which hugs the edge of Bigbury-on-Sea and the beautiful golden sandy beaches...
7 nights from £513 *
7 nights from £518 *
Seaview
54122 bedroom apartment with sea views in Ilfracombe, North Devon.
Perched high above the north Devon coastline, Seaview offers everything you could wish for, from fabulous interiors to beautiful styling and the cherry on top has to be the picture...
7 nights from £518 *
7 nights from £634 *
The Retreat
53383 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views in Shaldon, South Devon.
Welcome to The Retreat, a gorgeous family holiday home, nestled in the beautiful village of Shaldon. Shaldon and The Retreat offer something special for all ages, from the sandy be...
7 nights from £634 *
7 nights from £720
Number 4 Coastguard Cottages
50783 bedroom cottage with sea views near Ilfracombe, North Devon.
Number 4 Coastguard Cottages is a dreamy holiday abode with breathtaking sea views overlooking the crystal-clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean and perfectly positioned to take in th...
7 nights from £720
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From £160 per night
The Nest
53871 bedroom, dog friendly cabin with sea views near Shaldon, Devon.
Wow! Welcome to The Nest, a magical retreat perched in the most sublime setting, with unrivalled views out to sea. This bespoke cabin is the most perfect getaway for those seeking ...
From £160 per night
7 nights from £343
Warren Hayloft
27652 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Dawlish, Devon.
Warren Hayloft is just past Cockwood harbour, on the Exe estuary. This beautiful property is one of two converted barns which is approached by wooden steps and has the living-area ...
7 nights from £343
7 nights from £353
Seashells
46672 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Exmouth, Devon.
Seashells is a welcoming home-from-home situated moments away from stunning Exmouth beach and the bustling Exmouth marina. At the end of a fun-packed day exploring Exmouth and ...
7 nights from £353
7 nights from £490
Pooks Hill Cottage
48541 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage near Dawlish, South Devon.
This picture-perfect cottage has been lovingly restored and furnished to a superior standard, offering you the ideal retreat for that special Devon getaway. Tucked away in the beau...
7 nights from £490
7 nights from £655
Strawberry Water Cottage
53222 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Welcombe, North Devon.
A few minutes' walk from the beach, nestled in the tranquil and peaceful setting of Welcombe on the north Devon coastline and newly available, you will discover this delightful sem...
7 nights from £655
7 nights from £428
Sea Cottage
26602 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Instow, Devon.
Sea Cottage is a New England style 'beach retreat' chalet, just yards from Instow’s dunes and sandy beaches. With direct access onto the Tarka Cycle Trail and coast path it will ap...
7 nights from £428
7 nights from £480
Poachers Cottage
28282 bedroom 2 bathroom dog-friendly fishermans cottage in Appledore
Poachers Cottage is at the heart of the historic north Devon fishing village of Appledore, set in a little cobbled courtyard off the iconic Irsha Street, a stone's throw from the w...
7 nights from £480
7 nights from £496
Laurel Cottage
38072 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Kingsbridge.
Nestled in the beautiful South Hams village of Kingston, Laurel Cottage is a delightful property which has been converted from a 18th Century linhay standing proudly in a lovely ga...
7 nights from £496
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7 nights from £557
Salty Blue
55342 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Appledore, Devon.
Tucked away in the ye olde cobbled streets of Appledore, within a hop, skip and a jump of the picturesque quay, pubs and delis you will discover Salty Blue. A former fisherman's co...
7 nights from £557
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7 nights from £657
48 The Brewhouse
47742 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views in Plymouth, South Devon.
This ultra-stylish contemporary apartment sits in a prime position on the second floor overlooking the picturesque marina and sea in the exclusive Royal William Yard. Dating back o...
7 nights from £657
7 nights from £668
The Corner House
54992 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Branscombe, Devon.
Welcome to The Corner House, a charming stone cottage, nestled in the heart of the delightful village of Branscombe, located on the south coast of Devon. Branscombe is an exception...
7 nights from £668
7 nights from £695
Neptune
27452 bedroom apartment with sea views in Westward Ho!, North Devon.
Neptune is a spacious, contemporary apartment in a stunning seafront development in Westward Ho!, a small, friendly coastal town that suits all ages at all times of year. The re...
7 nights from £695
We’ve been raising the standards of self catering holidays since 1977.
Our family ethos
Tony and Clare Tregoning started the business back in 1977 and their dedication to quality and excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Tony is sadly no longer with us, but we still adhere to their original ethos of finding holiday homes we would like to stay in and have slowly grown the company to find the best picks of properties across the counties. Plus Clare still drops in to keep us on our toes.
As an independent, family-run company, we wouldn’t expect you to stay anywhere we wouldn’t want to stay ourselves. And we’re pretty picky. We want you to walk into your handpicked holiday home and say ‘wow’, sit back and relax.
7 nights from £700
No 9 Putsborough
50562 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in Woolacombe.
For a coastal escape somewhere rather special, let us introduce you to No 9. A simply gorgeous apartment located just moments away from the golden sands of the award-winning Woolac...
7 nights from £700
7 nights from £741 *
Romany
54654 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Paignton, Devon.
Introducing Romany, a beautiful detached house, nestled just moments from the coast path and a choice of five hidden coves and long sandy beaches. This exceptional home possesses e...
7 nights from £741 *
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7 nights from £788
The Coast
50352 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Kingsbridge.
For those in search of a magical escape with the beautiful shoreline right on your doorstep, look no further than The Coast. A welcoming and stylish getaway sleeping four. The Coas...
7 nights from £788
7 nights from £807 *
Sunnyside
50824 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Appledore, Devon.
Perfectly situated in the heart of the pretty village of Appledore, Sunnyside is a lovingly restored semi-detached cottage, beautifully furnished with comfort and relaxation in min...
7 nights from £807 *
7 nights from £1096 *
Nolands Ho!
51684 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Westward Ho!.
Welcome to Nolands Ho! - a luxurious dog friendly retreat with stunning sea views, taking in Westward Ho! beach, Northam Burrows Country Park and Lundy Island beyond. This upside d...
7 nights from £1096 *
7 nights from £1109 *
Duncombe
49856 bedroom, dog friendly home with sea views in Teignmouth, Devon.
Proudly looking down over Teignmouth and with fabulous views of the ever-changing sea and estuary, Duncombe is a very special place which is sure to be a favourite with big groups ...
7 nights from £1109 *
We’re a Visit England Quality Accredited Agency for our high standards in holiday letting.
Quality Accredited Agency
Only the highest quality of accommodation is awarded Visit England accreditation. The assessment takes place over a few days and looks at all of our policies, practices and procedures, making sure we meet a five star standard for our guests.
We set our own standards above and beyond and we’re very proud of this accolade and all it represents.
7 nights from £1131 *
Lower Manor Farm
51545 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea.
Welcome to Lower Manor Farm, set within the pretty village of Ringmore and with the picturesque National Trust footpath right on your doorstep (literally), the stunning Ayrmer Cove...
7 nights from £1131 *
From £340 per night
Velator
55402 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views near Braunton.
Set in a prime coastal position on the glorious north Devon coast, minutes away from the golden sands of Saunton Sands beach, you will discover the perfect holiday apartment for fa...
From £340 per night
From £440 per night
Clovelly
55442 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views near Braunton.
Escape to the north coast of Devon and discover an area that boasts beauty and breathtaking views aplenty! This glorious apartment offers the perfect backdrop for families or coupl...
From £440 per night
7 nights from £577
Seaclusion
28623 bedroom apartment with sea views in Westward Ho!, North Devon.
Nassau Court is a striking building which has pride of place right on the seafront with the sea a stone's throw away and the stunning north Devon beaches curving away into the dist...
7 nights from £577
7 nights from £871
Bay Cottage
25612 bedroom, dog friendly house with sea views, Shaldon.
Bay Cottage is just steps from the beach in Shaldon, which lines the south shore of the beautiful Teign estuary, and this fabulous house caters for all parties young and old. From ...
7 nights from £871
7 nights from £625
Tydemans Cottage
27593 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Appledore, North Devon.
Tydemans Cottage is at the heart of the pretty north Devon fishing village of Appledore, close to some of north Devon's most fabulous sandy beaches. This beautifully renovated cott...
7 nights from £625
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7 nights from £666
Magnolia
46683 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Exmouth, Devon.
Magnolia is the perfect family base to enjoy the thriving and traditional seaside town of Exmouth. Located only 150 yards from beautiful sandy Exmouth beach, and a short walk from ...
7 nights from £666
7 nights from £666
Sandbanks
48163 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Exmouth, Devon.
In an enviable position just 150 yards from the sea in the bustling town of Exmouth on the east coast of Devon, Sandbanks is the perfect holiday escape for a family or group of fri...
7 nights from £666
7 nights from £765
Spring Tide
25993 bedroom cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon.
What a house – and what a view! There are indeed spectacular views from Spring Tide, one of a pair of contemporary properties, built to a very high specification, in the village of...
7 nights from £765
7 nights from £778
The Willows
37323 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Westward Ho!.
This exceptional, purpose-built property is an absolute treat, a family-sized holiday home moments from the Blue Flag sandy beach at Westward Ho! on the north Devon coast. Outside ...
7 nights from £778
7 nights from £795
High Lea
40473 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea
High Lea is a beautifully refurbished family house, nestled in the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and boasting the most breathtaking and unrivalled sea views. This ...
7 nights from £795
7 nights from £845
High Corner Cottage
49073 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Thurlestone, South Devon.
Perfectly located in the pretty south Devon village of Thurlestone with two gorgeous sandy beaches on your doorstep and surrounded by rolling countryside, High Corner Cottage is a ...
7 nights from £845
Readymade beds and fluffy towels; this simple but appreciated welcome is standard with us.
Towels and readymade beds
All of our cottages provide bed linen and towels as standard, with a change of bedding included for holidays of two weeks or more. You’ll also find a fresh change of towels for each week (for in the house only, please bring your own for the beach) and tea towels a-plenty.
The beds will be readymade and waiting for you on arrival so you can simply sink into comfort and relax straight into your holiday.
7 nights from £946 *
Mewstone View
27754 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Wembury, Devon.
Mewstone View is a sleek, contemporary house only minutes from the beach with sea views from the living-room and two of the bedrooms. An enclosed sea-facing deck wraps around the b...
7 nights from £946 *
7 nights from £1000
Sea Poppy
50473 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Thurlestone, Devon.
Welcome to Sea Poppy, a delightful holiday home with panoramic sea views from almost every room. This spacious home-from-home comfortably sleeps six and benefits from the use of a ...
7 nights from £1000
7 nights from £1039
Seaway House
52953 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views near Dartmouth, South Devon.
Welcome to Seaway House, a fabulous holiday retreat perched overlooking the beautiful south Devon countryside and out to sea, locations don't get more special than this. Nestled...
7 nights from £1039
7 nights from £1120 *
Challadene
46105 bedroom cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon.
Challadene is a fantastic beachside property which offers panoramic sea views, a glorious outside space and beautiful interiors, not forgetting that the beach is literally a stone'...
7 nights from £1120 *
7 nights from £1272
Sandpiper
46973 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Shaldon, Devon.
This delightful house has marvellous views across the Teign estuary from the enclosed patio and garden, and from almost every room in the house. For those wanting to relax, thi...
7 nights from £1272
From £530 per night
Sands View
55383 bedroom apartment with sea views near Braunton, North Devon.
Offering a prime position with a view of the golden sands of Saunton Sands beach and the rather dramatic Atlantic Ocean on the north Devon coast you will discover the luxury of San...
From £530 per night
Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.
Local experts
We scour the coast and country to winkle out bits worth sharing with you, the best properties in lovely locations. While we’re out and about, we gather together the best things to do so that you can start planning your holiday as soon as you’ve booked.
The ‘Explore Nearby’ tab on our cottage pages show what’s nearby along with relevant articles from our holiday guides from Notes and Stories, where you’ll find hand-written experiences of outings across the South and West, from dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight to free things to do in south Devon and everything in between.
From £560 per night
Hartland
55433 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views near Braunton.
Perched high on a clifftop with views of the rolling waves of the Atlantic Ocean and the glorious golden sands of Saunton Sands Beach, your coastal retreat awaits and of course the...
From £560 per night
From £458 per night
Appledore
55414 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views near Braunton.
Sitting on the clifftop, with breathtaking views of the golden sands of Saunton and over the Atlantic Ocean, a dreamy coastal escape awaits at Appledore. Sleeping seven and dog-...
From £458 per night
7 nights from £869
The Qube
47814 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon.
Welcome to The Qube. This stylish yet welcoming holiday retreat is perfectly located within a stone's throw of the beach, offering a great outdoor space coupled with super stylish ...
7 nights from £869
7 nights from £1037
Cobbles Point
50094 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea.
With spectacular views overlooking the golden sands of Bigbury-on-Sea, Bantham and beyond and being adjacent to a working farm in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the South...
7 nights from £1037
7 nights from £1166
5 Mill Barn
44884 bedroom, cottage near the beach near Thurlestone.
If you are looking for a stylish, spacious, yet comfortable retreat which boasts a superbly sought-after location, welcome to 5 Mill Barn. This beautiful house is equipped with thr...
7 nights from £1166
7 nights from £1225
Eliotts Barn
48524 bedroom cottage near the beach near Kingsbridge, South Devon.
Eliotts Barn is a beautifully converted barn, nestled in the picturesque hamlet of Galmpton, less than a mile away from the glorious sandy beaches of Hope Cove and its numerous att...
7 nights from £1225
We are Gold accredited with the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
Green Tourism Business Scheme
As a company, we look across our business and try to make sustainable changes and decisions. From using recycled paper in our printers to putting in measures for using less energy in our offices, we keep an eye on our impact on the environment.
Beyond our offices, we have passed on the same ethics to our holiday cottage owners by setting up our own Green Scheme that they can join. Each property has to tick off a certain number of actions to be included in the scheme, many of which go above and beyond the GTBS requirements.
7 nights from £1475
33 The Green
46584 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Shaldon, South Devon.
Welcome to 33 The Green, this stunning Georgian house oozes style and luxury, whilst being equally welcoming and charming, making it the ideal holiday home for all occasions. Locat...
7 nights from £1475
From £870 per night
The Penthouse
55364 bedroom apartment with sea views near Braunton, North Devon.
Perfectly situated overlooking the beautiful beach at Saunton Sands on the dramatic north Devon coast, The Penthouse is the ultimate five star luxury retreat offering stylish open ...
From £870 per night
7 nights from £1650
Dolphin House
45065 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea.
Located only moments from the fabulous golden sands of Bigbury Beach, just minutes from beautiful Burgh Island, this magnificent detached house is situated perfectly, making that s...
7 nights from £1650
7 nights from £1800
Strawberry Water House
53214 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Welcombe, North Devon.
Nestled in the glorious coastal Welcombe valley on the north Devon heritage coastline and newly available, you will delight at discovering Strawberry Water House, located a short w...
7 nights from £1800
7 nights from £2857
Sunnynook
41574 bedroom cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon.
Sunnynook is a true beachside retreat, boasting the most incredible, unrivalled sea and beach views over Bigbury-on-Sea, Bantham and Burgh Island. This wonderful home also has a fa...
7 nights from £2857
7 nights from £1872
Mintons
45286 bedroom, dog friendly home with sea views in Shaldon, South Devon.
Welcome to Mintons a spacious 3,400 square feet waterside property, with spectacular views in the heart of Shaldon. Perfect for large family gatherings, this seven bedroom, four sh...
7 nights from £1872
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Arrive at your handpicked holiday home safe in the knowledge it’s been fully inspected.
Quality inspections
We check our holiday homes to ensure that everything is up to our high standards for your holiday, from provision of our above standard minimum inventory to how fluffy the towels are, we make sure you’ll have a comfortable stay.
Hardworking teams of housekeepers will have the place spick and span, ready for your arrival, so when you get there you can just relax.