
We have 542 self catering cottages by a beach in South West.
7 nights from £478
The Old Stone Workshop
32953 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Coverack.
This traditional stone cottage, built in 1900, has enjoyed life as a corn chandler, a cobblers and even a venue for the local band practice, and it is now a lovely holiday cottage....
7 nights from £478
7 nights from £491
2 Old School Cottages
31043 bedroom cottage near the beach near Gerrans, South Cornwall.
This traditionally designed modern cottage, with period-style furnishings and fittings, is set close to the lovely village green at Gerrans in the heart of the beautiful Roseland p...
7 nights from £491
7 nights from £495
Penhallow
45952 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Crantock, North Cornwall.
Set in the heart of the pretty quintessential village of Crantock and only a five minute stroll from the family-friendly beach, Penhallow is a very special holiday retreat. All the...
7 nights from £495
7 nights from £500
Trevail
28663 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach near St Ives, West Cornwall.
St Ives Bay has been a popular destination since the 1970s, attracting over half a million day visitors per annum to both St Ives and near neighbour Carbis Bay, which is where you ...
7 nights from £500
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 £522
Fisherton Cottage at Poughill
51693 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Bude, Cornwall.
Situated in the pretty village of Poughill, on the road to Northcott Mouth Beach, you will find this delightful holiday abode. Perfectly placed for the fabulous beaches of Bude, wi...
7 nights from £522
7 nights from £541
Wiggy's Cottage
52203 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Mawes, Cornwall.
Situated in the vibrant heart of the much sought-after Roseland village of St Mawes, Wiggy's Cottage is a traditional Cornish cottage with oodles of character and perfectly positio...
7 nights from £541
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 £582
Fred’s House
21423 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Looe, Cornwall.
There are tantalising glimpses of the sparkling waters of Talland Bay through the trees surrounding Fred's House, where the big sheltered garden is perfect for outdoor meals and th...
7 nights from £582
7 nights from £587
Captains Cottage
54443 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Brixham, Devon.
Captains Cottage sits in an enviable position just moments away from the bustling Brixham harbourside, perfectly placed for family holidays or groups of friends looking for a coast...
7 nights from £587
7 nights from £598
Quince Cottage
51903 bedroom, dog friendly cottage close to the beach near Bridport, Dorset.
With the World Heritage Jurassic Coast within one mile's walk, Quince Cottage is a welcoming home in the pretty West Dorset village of Chideock. This charming home is the perfect l...
7 nights from £598
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.