763 holiday cottages available for a last minute break in South West
From £86 per night
Holsome Hideaway
5418Shepherds hut with wood-fired hot tub near Totnes, South Devon.
Welcome to the beautiful Holsome Hideaway, a rather special rural treat. Nestled in the heart of the South Hams countryside, this charming shepherd's hut is surrounded by acres of ...
From £86 per night
7 nights from £446
Ivor's Barn
53622 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Marazion, West Cornwall.
Ivor's Barn is a gorgeous stone-built barn perched on a hillside above the small village of Gulval in the far west of Cornwall. Restful rural surroundings with an ancient village, ...
7 nights from £446
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 £1138
Smugglers Barn
53793 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Praa Sands.
Set in extensive grounds, less than 500 yards from the beach, Smugglers Barn is a beautiful hideaway ready to welcome six lucky guests looking for a laid-back coastal escape and is...
7 nights from £1138
7 nights from £739
Little Croft
52433 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Portscatho.
This stunning and stylish house is perfectly located in the charming village of Portscatho. This desirable holiday destination offers guests all that you would need for a great hol...
7 nights from £739
7 nights from £513
Nare View
53853 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Portscatho.
Portscatho is a much sought-after charming seaside village on the Roseland peninsula and Nare View is perfectly situated on Gerrans Hill, just moments away from stunning beaches an...
7 nights from £513
7 nights from £998
Rose Cottage
53733 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Located in one of the most sought-after elevated positions in the fishing village of St Mawes and enjoying spectacular views, you will find a very special welcome at Rose Cottage. ...
7 nights from £998
7 nights from £563
Shar Mar
53512 bedroom self catering cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.
A lovely dormer bungalow set within large, mature garden found in the heart of the charming village of Constantine. This property offers a home-from-home experience for families or...
7 nights from £563
7 nights from £598
September Cottage
53292 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near St. Mawes
Nestled in the heart of the charming Roseland village of St Mawes, September Cottage is a delightful holiday abode, perfectly placed just moments away from the gorgeous beaches and...
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.
7 nights from £588
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 £588
7 nights from £704
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 £704