Find self catering and cottages that are great for a short break in South West England

Cider Pound, Tiverton, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £270 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Tiverton sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Close to the Beach • Near Fishing •

Accommodation overview: Lovely Devon barn conversion in a stunning rural location, ideal for families, friends or couples.

Nestling in the midst of the most beautiful Devon Countryside, on the fringes of Exmoor National Park, you will find Marwoods Farm. Tucked down a single track lane in the tiny hamlet of Cove and with stunning far reaching views over the lush hills and valleys, this really is a perfect country retreat. The little town of Bampton is just 3 miles away with a lovely choice of shops pubs and restaurants, while Tiverton a ten minute drive, offers a wide selection of attractions including the twelfth century Tiverton Castle and Bickleigh Mill, located on the River Exe and offering trout lakes and fishing with picnic area, farm shops, waterside tea garden and much more. Just a few miles to the north, Exmoor National Park has something for everyone, walking, climbing, cycling or just enjoying a cream tea in the coastal resort of Lynmouth where spectacular cliffs plunge down to the sea. Adjacent to the owners own home we are delighted to offer four high quality stone built cottages, recently converted from the original farm buildings, using ECO friendly under floor heating and with excellent facilities. Overlooking the shared front lawned garden, each cottage has an individual patio with garden furniture. A special treat is the outdoor Jacuzzi Spa Pool which is available to all guests throughout the year. A discount of 10% is available should all of the cottages be booked together for a group of family or friends.

The pretty stable door leads into a spacious open plan living/dining/kitchen. A useful cloakroom is also on the ground floor. On the first floor are two attractive bedrooms, the master double room and twin room both featuring an ensuite shower room. An ideal cottage which will suit everyone.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Open plan living / dining/ kitchen with 40" TV with Freeview and DVD. Kitchen area with ceramic hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. A separate communal utility room provides washing machines and tumble dryer. Cloakroom with WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double and ensuite shower room with WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with Twin and ensuite shower room.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Wi-Fi Broadband. Under floor heating. Garden furniture. Jacuzzi spa pool (shared) No Smoking. 1 well behaved pet welcome. Ample car parking. Short breaks available. Arr/dep for weekly bookings is Friday

Suntana, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from £321 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 2.

Features include: Short breaks • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: Lovely views over Croyde Bay and a warm welcome from the owners, ideal for couples. Suntana is close to the centre of Croyde Village and has a commanding view over Croyde Bay with the sea beyond. Semi-detached next to the owners home, this fully self contained property benefits from its own private garden and the reverse style living layout maximizes the magnificent views over Croyde Bay from the doors leading off the living/dining room to its own veranda. The modern kitchen also on this level is well equipped. There is one spacious bedroom and shower room on the ground floor with access to the garden for sole use by guests. Comfortably furnished throughout, Suntana offers good accommodation in this superb spot, very popular with regular guests and with a warm welcome from the owners.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge and washing machine. Living/dining room with TV with Freeview and video. Veranda. Lower ground floor: Bedroom 1 with Super King (can be split as twin beds on request). Shower room with WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Convector/NS heaters. Private parking. Regret no pets. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Hobbs House, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £431 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 8.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Detached • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub • Near Golf • Near Horse Riding

Accommodation overview: A detached modern family home with quality accommodation, set in the heart of the village within an easy walk of the beach.

Ideal holiday location, within ten minutes walk of the beautiful, surf washed sandy beach. The central village setting is convenient for the character thatched inn serving good food, with further pubs and restaurants, tea rooms and post office stores nearby. Horse riding, indoor pool with flumes etc are available locally, with the superb golf links course at Saunton just a short drive away. Delightful walks on National Trust coastline can be enjoyed from the village.

Accommodation is very comfortably furnished, well equipped, and benefits from double glazing and thermostatically controlled electric panel heating throughout. Four bedrooms - triple aspect master room with 'super king size' double bed (6'x6'6"), fitted double wardrobes and distant sea views; dual aspect twin bedded; further double and twin bedded, both with fitted wardrobes. (Z-bed also available). Fitted bathroom/wc with wall heater and sloping ceiling. First class, ground floor fully tiled shower room/wc. Spacious and very attractive triple aspect living room with 'living flame' gas fire in feature stone fireplace, satellite TV (basic Sky package), DVD, small CD/radio - and open plan access to separate dining room with French windows to garden. Fully fitted kitchen with oak units, electric cooker with extractor and microwave. Utility room with fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher. Small study with colour TV, table and chairs, games and shelving - ideal as a children's den. Small garden porch for coats and boots. Attractive entrance hall with solid wood flooring and storage cupboard. Fourteen steps up from gravel driveway to front door but alternative approach ramp to side gate and rear garden. The spacious (approx a third of an acre) fully enclosed, most attractive, south facing garden to the rear offers seclusion and privacy, ideal for sunbathing, and includes patio, large decked area with dining furniture for 8 and sun loungers, garden table with bench seats, barbecue, exterior lighting, shrubs and flower beds, a raised rockery and level grassed area for ball games. Outdoor cold shower, ideal for returning from the beach. Driveway parking for 2 or 3 cars and further hard standing for one car outside of gates.

Friday changeover * No pets * Bed linen and towels inclusive * Stairgate and highchair available * Family parties only * All fuel costs inclusive * No smoking * Wi-Fi connection available * 4* Visit England

Scrumpy Cottage, Bideford, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £285 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Bideford sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: A fabulous cottage just a short stroll from The Quay with stylish modern interior and some estuary views. Extremely well equipped and perfect for both families and couples. Unrestricted roadside parking available.

This lovely terraced cottage sits in one of Appledores most popular locations, with views over the beautiful Taw Estuary and just a short downhill stroll to the quayside with a great choice of pubs and restaurants. The pretty picture-postcard setting of colourful narrow streets lined with flowers, and a myriad of boats bobbing up and down on the estuary provide a fabulous backdrop for memorable holidays, and Scrumpy Cottage is the perfect place to stay. Ideal for families, couples or friends, the warm and welcoming atmosphere will hit you as soon as you walk through the door! The amazingly spacious modern kitchen and separate dining room lead out onto a rear sunny courtyard, fully enclosed and having estuary views. Everyone will enjoy spending time here, especially for leisurely barbecues or relaxing drinks on balmy summer evenings. The cosy and comfortable sitting room sits to the front and a modern family bathroom and separate useful cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation. Upstairs the stylish double room benefits from an ensuite shower room and the attractive twin enjoys far reaching sea and estuary views. The owners have taken great care to equip this wonderful cottage with everything you could possibly need, catering especially well for families with extras such as a baby pack including a baby monitor, high chair and booster seats, stair gate, Wi-Fi Broadband and a great selection of games and DVDs. With so much to explore in this beautiful part of the North Devon, Scrumpy Cottage will soon become your favourite home from home.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Hall. Sitting room with TV with Freeview, DVD and Ipod stereo unit. Kitchen with large gas hob, electric high level oven and grill, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Dining room. Bathroom with bath with mixer handset over bath, WC and basin. Cloakroom with WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double and ensuite shower room with WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with Twin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Gas CH. Wi-Fi Broadband. Garden furniture. BBQ. Outdoor storage box. A selection of books, games and DVDs. Stairgate available. No smoking. Regret no pets. There is unrestricted roadside parking in front of the cottage and on nearby streets. Public car parks are available throughout the village, the nearest being approx 175yds. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

Sandcastles, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £344 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Internet or WiFI Access • Garden • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: A stylish modern holiday home in a great location for the beach and village centre. Perfect for couples and young families.

Set in a private lane just minutes from the wonderful golden sands of Croyde Bay, Sandcastles is a picture postcard seaside cottage, perfect for couples or small family. After busy days on the beach, walking the stunning coast path or exploring beautiful Exmoor National Park, this inviting holiday cottage will be a treat to return home to. In an open plan design the comfortable living room is stylishly furnished and the modern kitchen area with white units and granite style works surfaces comes complete with breakfast bar. Two attractive bedrooms share the separate spacious fully tiled family bathroom. Outside, a small lawn and patio is ideal for relaxing with a morning coffee or evening glass of wine. For long summer holidays or short breaks, this lovely cottage will be a popular choice at any time of year.

Accommodation: Ground Floor: Open plan living room with electric wood burner effect fire, TV with Freeview and DVD, CD player/ipod dock/radio. Kitchen area with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer. Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bathroom with bath and fitted shower over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Electric CH. No Smoking. Wi-Fi Broadband. 2 pets welcome. Patio furniture. Private parking for 2 cars on driveway. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Prospect Cottage, Combe Martin, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £270 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Combe Martin sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: A traditional semi detached cottage situated in the heart of the village. Parking is available in the car park directly opposite for a small weekly charge.

This charming semi-detached former farm workers cottage is in the heart of Combe Martin with pubs, shops and restaurants on the doorstep. The cottage fronts onto the famous two mile long High Street, and also has a rear entrance from the lane running to the side of the property across a small, enclosed, cobbled courtyard. There is a modern galley style kitchen and utility room, and an archway joins the living and dining rooms which are comfortably furnished in a traditional style. Both bedrooms on the first floor are in pine together with a spacious, modern bathroom. In an ideal location, within a short drive of all of North Devon's attractions, Prospect Cottage is perfect for walkers who can enjoy this fantastic coastline and the ever changing Exmoor scenery.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Living room with TV with Freeview, video and gas fire. Dining room. Kitchen with electric oven, hob, microwave and fridge. Utility room with washing machine. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bathroom with bath, fitted shower over bath, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Electric heaters. No cot is provided; please bring your own travel cot. 2 pets welcome. No Smoking. A parking space is available in The Pack of Cards car park opposite the cottage at a cost of approx £10 per week. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

Jackdaw Cottage, Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £312 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Umberleigh sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Pets allowed • Garden • Close to the Beach •

Accommodation overview: Surprisingly spacious character cottage nestling in an idyllic country location.

This charming semi detached cottage, adjacent to the owners own home, nestles in stunning, tranquil Devonshire countryside. With its spacious interior and good size fully enclosed garden, Jackdaw cottage makes an ideal base for families or couples alike who will love the original and sometimes quirky character features. Stroll down the garden path and through the listed front doorway into a large hallway and on to the spacious comfortable sitting room with an impressive inglenook fireplace made cosy by a wood burning stove. A special feature of the light, bright and newly fitted dining kitchen is a huge oak beam with vaulted ceiling and a separate utility room provides even more space. Just off the utility room an additional ground floor bathroom is ideal for use after those muddy walks or visits to the beach. Upstairs you will discover the quirky nature of this historic cottage in the uneven walls and floor, all adding to the charm, and where two attractive bedrooms are served by a modern family bathroom. Guests have full private use of the lawned front gardens, which are fully enclosed, and the rear area has lovely views over the valley.

Accommodation: Ground floor. Hall. Sitting room with wood burner, TV with Freeview, DVD and Video. Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Utility room with washing machine. Bathroom with WC and basin. First floor: Bedroom 1 with King. Bedroom 2 with Twin. Bathroom with bath, WC, basin and separate shower cubicle.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil CH. Complimentary basket of logs. Garden furniture. No smoking. 2 Pets welcome. No cot is provided; please bring your own travel cot. Ample parking space. Short breaks available. 4pm arrival time. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

Honeycott, Croyde, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £321 to £ 0

Self catering accommodation in Croyde sleeps 4.

Features include: Short breaks • Close to the Beach • Close to a Pub •

Accommodation overview: A quaint Devonshire cottage within a stones throw of the village centre

Honeycott, as quaint as its name and full of Devon cottage style character is situated within a stone's throw of the village centre, close to the popular Thatch Inn pub and restaurant, the perfect spot to truly soak up the atmosphere of this lively and popular seaside destination. The beach and coastal footpaths are within easy walking distance and many of North Devon's attractions are just a short drive away. A spacious open plan living room has a dining area and attractive cottage style kitchen to one end. There are two bedrooms on the first floor together with a separate family bathroom and outside a small enclosed rear patio. Honeycott makes a great holiday base for couples or families at any time of the year.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Open plan living/kitchen/dining area with TV with Freeview, electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double and ensuite shower room, WC and basin. Bedroom 2 with 2' 6" Twins suitable for children. Separate shower room, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Bed linen only. Electric convector heaters. No cot is provided, please bring your own travel cot. Patio furniture. Regret no pets. No smoking. Off road parking for 2 cars. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.