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 14 self catering cottages in Modbury to show you...
7 nights from £263
Hillside Cottage
43202 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage in Modbury, South Devon.
This stunning luxury cottage is the perfect getaway retreat, nestled in one of the most beautiful and popular towns the South Hams has to offer. You will feel instantly at home in ...
7 nights from £263
7 nights from £476
The Old Stables
42461 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon.
If it's a luxury retreat you are looking for, look no further. The Old Stables is a beautiful hideaway situated within the peaceful grounds of the Tremar Estate and offers the very...
7 nights from £476
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7 nights from £655
Hooppells Barn
25644 bedroom cottage near the beach near Kingsbridge, South Devon.
Just outside the village of Kingston, semi-detached Hooppells Barn is within striking distance of the secluded beach at Wonwell. Within an enclosed garden, you enter straight into ...
7 nights from £655
7 nights from £461
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 g...
7 nights from £461
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Jays Cottage
41172 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Kingsbridge, South Devon.
Jays Cottage is a delightful friendly home-from-home situated in the 18th Century country estate of Colmer. The breathtaking locality of this cottage makes venturing out and about ...
7 nights from £369 *
7 nights from £512
Oak Cottage
38083 bedroom, rural self catering cottage in Ivybridge, South Devon.
Nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, at the end of a long driveway, Oak Cottage is based within the grounds of Swainstone Manor and provides one of the most peaceful s...
7 nights from £512
7 nights from £1114
The Bigbury Retreat
44014 bedroom house with stunning views near Bigbury, South Devon.
Welcome to The Bigbury Retreat, a superbly renovated detached barn surrounded by its own enclosed gardens with magnificent countryside views which look down across the River Avon o...
7 nights from £1114
7 nights from £705
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 £705
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7 nights from £1039
Pond House
38255 bedroom house with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon.
This wonderfully spacious house stands proud, perched on the edge of Sedgewell beach at Bigbury-on-Sea, the location of this house is second to none. Pond House doesn't just boast ...
7 nights from £1039
7 nights from £1994 *
Aveton Farmhouse
18917 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...
7 nights from £1994 *