Short breaks in South Devon
Perfect for a short break, a holiday in South Devon could be just what you need with a handpicked property catering for your every need.Read more
Take some time out in South Devon with a few days of sweeping coastline and a plethora of interesting seaside towns to explore. Find your perfect holiday cottage in South Devon and bring your favourite people, we've baby friendly properties and dog friendly accommodation to make sure no-one is left behind.
Spring and Autumn Breaks in South Devon
Make the most of the mild climate and have the big sandy beaches all to yourself with a spring or autumn short break. There's time outside of the beach bans to run the dog along the shore and lots of sailing opportunities to stretch your sea legs for a few days.
Summer Holidays in South Devon
Devon is blessed with gorgeously warm summers. Often recording the highest temperatures in Britain, you could be forgiven for thinking you were holidaying in the Med. Flip-flops at the ready, fun times are coming.
Christmas Holidays in South Devon
Celebrate Christmas in a South Devon holiday cottage to make it really special. Enjoy a few days of festivities in a place of luxury and create a lavish short break to remember.
New Year Breaks in Devon
Take a break in South Devon over New Year and celebrate in style. Stay in a high quality self catering cottage that makes you want to stay for more than a few days. But a short break at New Year will be all you need.
Winter Breaks in Devon
It's not so wintry when you're in South Devon. It's a great off-peak destination so book yourself a short break in a cosy little cottage and enjoy some time out. Bring the dog to one of our dog friendly properties and go for long walks over the dunes. You'll end up wanting to stay for more than a few days.
We have 88 holiday cottages primped and prepped for a much needed short break in Devon.
We have 88 self-catering cottages in South Devon available for a Short Break
7 nights from £406
St Giles Cottage
30033 bedroom self catering cottage near Sidmouth, South Devon.
Sidbury is a delightful unspoilt village just three miles inland from Sidmouth on the wonderful east Devon Jurassic Coast. This tranquil spot is a perfect holiday base for explorin...
7 nights from £406
7 nights from £413
Stable Cottage
40322 bedroom, rural self catering cottage near Honiton, South Devon.
If your idea of a holiday is fresh air and tranquil surroundings, Stable Cottage has the most fabulous south-facing garden and summer-house. Set in the courtyard of a former workin...
7 nights from £413
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.
7 nights from £413
Cider Barn
42142 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Sidmouth, South Devon.
Nestled in a tranquil valley, Cider Barn has beautiful views across the hamlet of Harpford. This is a haven for walkers with footpaths to the River Otter and access to the East Dev...
7 nights from £413
7 nights from £433
Foxglove
38552 bedroom self catering cottage near Kingsbridge, South Devon.
Foxglove is an exceptionally charming stone-built cottage nestled within 21 acres of the fabulous Stancombe Manor grounds. This picturesque and tranquil setting doesn't just offer ...
7 nights from £433
7 nights from £472
Slipway Cottage
25122 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with estuary views in Shaldon.
This delightful cottage has marvellous views across the Teign estuary from the enclosed waterside patio/garden. With the slipway yards from the front door (hence the name!), guests...
7 nights from £472
7 nights from £482 *
Stable Tallet
17194 bedroom, holiday cottage near Colyton, South Devon with a hot tub
Stable Tallet is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to east Devon’s stunning Jurassic Coast. Set on a friendly working farm, this detached home-from-home has the bonus ...
7 nights from £482 *
7 nights from £487
Popplestone
16382 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Honiton, South Devon.
In the Blackdown Hills above Honiton, just 30 minutes from the Jurassic coastline and beaches at Lyme Regis, Sidmouth and Branscombe, this detached cottage is an excellent holiday ...
7 nights from £487
7 nights from £494
Snaffles Lodge
25172 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage with a hot tub near Honiton, Devon
Snaffles Lodge is a unique Scandinavian-style property on the edge of east Devon’s Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This comfortable detached lodge has a ful...
7 nights from £494
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 £502 *
Lakeview House
40744 bedroom, rural self catering cottage near Honiton, South Devon.
Lakeview House is a stunning new holiday property in east Devon, inland from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast from Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth in east Devon through to Lyme Re...
7 nights from £502 *
7 nights from £502 *
Lakeside House
40754 bedroom, rural self catering cottage near Honiton, South Devon.
This stunning family-sized holiday home with private hot tub, large enclosed garden and wonderful stocked fishing lake is in east Devon, a short and easy drive from the World Herit...
7 nights from £502 *