Modbury Cottages

Modbury Cottages

Modbury is a wonderful market town in south Devon, not far from Dartmoor National Park. The town is steeped in history: it was a battle site in the English civil war and is even mentioned in the Domesday book. There is an impressive 13th century church that’s definitely worth a visit as somewhere different to explore.Read more

Many of the buildings lining the streets still have period frontages adding to the quirky feeling of the many tea rooms, antiques shops and art galleries here. The town is famous for its value of their environment, Modbury banned plastic bags way before the government were even talking about them. Visit for brilliant places to shop, including the Barrow market, a great place to pick up plenty of local produce to cook up a storm in your self catering cottage.

The people of Modbury have a strong sense of community. The town regularly gets together throughout the year for several local festivals, including the Modbury May Fair which has been held in the town since 1329. It involves stalls and parades across the town and makes for a brilliant day out with all the family. 

Depending on what you’re looking for, the town is a great base for heading to the coast for some surfing or the local estuaries to try sailing or kayaking. Keen walkers will love the many coastal and inland walks that are on their doorstep ready for an adventure.

If you’re keen to explore south Devon, Modbury is in an ideal location on the A379 to get out to the moors for a long meander with some picturesque scenery or head for the big city lights of Plymouth, only 13 miles west of the town. For a similar period-style town, just a little bigger, head to Dartmouth for lovely shops and harbours to discover next to the River Dart. The town is only 10 minutes from the golden sands on Bigbury on Sea and not far from the family friendly waves of Bantham beach and its famous Gastrobus.

We have 24 self catering cottages in Modbury to show you...

Stable Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage in Ivybridge, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £457

Stable Cottage

4933

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage in Ivybridge, South Devon.


With the glorious moorlands and breathtaking beauty of Dartmoor National Park right on your doorstep, Stable Cottage is the ideal holiday location for walkers and cyclists looking ...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £457

High Lea is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £795

High Lea

4047

3 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 ...

  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £795

The Cottage is a 2 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage near Kingsbridge, Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £715

The Cottage

4914

2 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage near Kingsbridge, Devon.


The Cottage is the perfect escape for those seeking luxury, style and location. This stunning Grade II Listed thatched cottage dates back to the 1650s, and has been lovingly refurb...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £715

Aveton Farmhouse is a 7 bedroom, holiday home with an indoor pool near Totnes, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 14 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £2467 *

Aveton Farmhouse

1891

7 bedroom, holiday home with an indoor pool near Totnes, South Devon.


Aveton Farmhouse, found in a gorgeous Devonshire valley a few miles from the coast, is set within 134 acres of farmland. Part of the farmhouse dates back centuries but over the yea...

  • Sleeps 14 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £2467 *

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Aveton Cottage is a 3 bedroom, rural holiday cottage with a pool near Totnes, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £619 *

Aveton Cottage

2355

3 bedroom, rural holiday cottage with a pool near Totnes, South Devon.


In a tranquil Devonshire valley, this gorgeous stone cottage has sunlight streaming in through glazed doors and floor length windows. Approached by a farm lane, past Aveton Farmhou...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £619 *

Dolphin House is a 5 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea.
  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1650

Dolphin House

4506

5 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...

  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1650

Spring Tide is a 3 bedroom cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 6
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £765

Spring Tide

2599

3 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...

  • Sleeps 6
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £765

Cobbles Point is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea.
  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1037

Cobbles Point

5009

4 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...

  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1037

Ferrycombe is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £513 *

Ferrycombe

4482

3 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...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £513 *

Sunnynook is a 4 bedroom cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £2857

Sunnynook

4157

4 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...

  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £2857

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