Holiday cottages by a sandy beach in South Devon
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Sand in between your toes or skipping pebbles over the waves, the beach has a special fascination for most of us. It is nature’s best playground whatever your age. We are blessed with a huge variety of beaches here in South Devon. With 35 holiday homes in South Devon near a sandy beach to choose from, you can make sure the perfect beach is just around the corner.
We have 35 self catering cottages by a sandy beach in South 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 £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 £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 *
From £175 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 £175 per night
7 nights from £365
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 £365
7 nights from £425
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 £425
Need more time? Reserve any cottage for up to 24 hours before booking.
24hr no commitment reservations
You can reserve your holiday dates on your favourite cottage for up to 24 hours. You might need to check with other guests in your party or simply consider whether this cottage is right for your holiday, either way we’re happy to give you the time to step away and mull over your options before paying a penny.
We’ll send you a reminder to see if you want it or not so you won’t lose out. Take time to think it over, you don’t have to rush your decision. Have a cup of tea and when you’re ready, hit the button to book your holiday and start looking forward to it.
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 £521
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 £521
7 nights from £658
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 £658
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 £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 *
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
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.
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 *
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 *
7 nights from £923
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 £923
7 nights from £750
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 £750
7 nights from £750
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 £750
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
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 £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
7 nights from £895
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 £895
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 *
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 £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
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
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
Each and every one of our cottages is fully equipped with everything you’ll need on holiday.
Fully equipped cottages
All of our cottages have a standard list of equipment that goes above and beyond. As well as fluffy towels and readymade beds, our bare minimum includes everything you’ll need and more, from plenty of teaspoons to added extras such as gravy boats so no matter where you stay, you’ll be able to make your favourite home-cooked dishes.
Each inventory is regularly checked and counted so you won’t be stuck without a ladle and can leave your hairdryer at home, plus you’ll find a starter set of toiletries and cleaning products so you can get on with your holiday.
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 £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