
We have 596 self catering cottages near the sea in South West
7 nights from £813
Windjammer-Morwenstow 2
29182 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views in St Ives, West Cornwall.
Windjammer is a luxury, contemporary apartment overlooking the picturesque Porthminster beach. Designed with an eye for elegance and high-end finishes, the open plan living area is...
7 nights from £813
7 nights from £324
Cistus Cottage
54272 bedroom cottage near the beach near Port Isaac, North Cornwall.
Located close to the stunning north Cornish heritage coastline, famous for its pretty coastal villages, gorgeous beaches and Atlantic rollers, this utterly charming cottage is idea...
7 nights from £324
7 nights from £350
Jackdaw Cottage
45652 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the sea in St Agnes, Cornwall.
*Dogs holiday free at this property for bookings in 2025* Steeped in history and nestled within the historic Heritage Coast, Jackdaw Cottage is located on a quiet country lane c...
7 nights from £350
7 nights from £389
1 Pump Street Mews
38542 bedroom holiday apartment near the beach in Brixham, South Devon.
Located in the heart of Brixham, 1 Pump Street Mews, a bright and airy first floor apartment with private parking, provides a great base to return to after a day exploring or relax...
7 nights from £389
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 £410
Poppy Cottage
44802 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Just, Cornwall.
St Just is a hive of activity, great pubs, walks, galleries and cafes. Formerly an old market barn and recently used by the British Legion, Poppy Cottage has been lovingly converte...
7 nights from £410
7 nights from £439
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 £439
7 nights from £446 *
The Cottage
25043 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Marazion, West Cornwall.
Step back in time in this 500 year old, Grade II Listed stone house, set back in Marazion’s Market Place, close to the beach where the tidal causeway and boats cross to St Michael’...
7 nights from £446 *
7 nights from £446
1 Porthsawle
52462 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in Portscatho.
Perfectly situated just a hop, skip and jump away from the charming village centre of Portscatho, the beach and pretty harbour, 1 Porthsawle is a delightful ground floor apartment,...
7 nights from £446
7 nights from £451
The Anchor
56462 bedroom apartment near the beach in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
A beautiful first floor apartment in a gated development only moments from the town centre of Falmouth and a short walk to the beach. Beautifully landscaped grounds and a private m...
7 nights from £451
7 nights from £457
Forge Cottage
16222 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Crantock, Cornwall.
A Grade II Listed detached building, Forge Cottage is situated on the road to the dog-friendly beach at Crantock, directly opposite a footpath that leads to the magnificent sand du...
7 nights from £457
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.