Devon Cottages by the Sea
Enjoying two distinct coastlines, Devon offers double the fun for those seeking either aquatic adventures or seaside tranquillity. Pick a cottage with easy access to the beach, or take a birds-eye-view in a holiday cottage with jaw-dropping sea views. However you want to enjoy the sea, our coastal cottages make holidays unforgettable. Read more
The tempestuous North Coast offers atmospheric walks along its cliffs and a plethora of playtime potential along its shores. For a great family friendly get away, take a cottage near the expansive sands at Westward Ho! As well as traditional beach pastimes, it’s also home to more fast-paced, adrenaline-fuelled pursuits: try your hand and kite-surfing, drive a kite buggy or take to the seas to windsurf. Surfing and laid back surf culture characterise many of North Devon’s seaside towns: soak it up with a holiday cottage in Woolacombe, Bideford or head to Croyde to sample a nostalgic seaside holiday town with modern day style.
As an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, North Devon is a visual feast. Add in the additional attractions of delightful beach-side towns and all their amenities as well as the potential to discover splendid isolation by striking out along the coastal paths, and you have all the ingredients for a truly memorable seaside escape right from your Devon cottage’s doorstep.
Devon’s dual aspect ensures visitors to the county are spoilt for choice. South Devons Coast’s more gentle character means that a swathe of coastline - encompassing the towns of Torquay, Babbacombe, Paignton and Brixham – has been dubbed ‘The English Riviera’. Think exotic palm trees, restaurants and cottages with sea views and boats bobbing gently in aquamarine waters. As befitting its maritime focus, regattas – from world class races, to just-for-fun spectacles – fill the seas along the coastline during the summer.
As much for families looking for action-packed escapes as couples seeking serenity, Devon’s South Coast is packed full of potential day-trips and exciting attractions wherever you decide to take your seaside holiday cottage.
We have 95 self catering cottages near the sea in Devon
7 nights from £509
The Chalet on the Beach
3351Chalet on the beach sleeping two in Lyme Regis, Dorset.
Imagine a holiday right on the seashore of a very special beach, relaxing on your verandah with a glass of something refreshing, watching the gentle waves at one of the most famous...
7 nights from £509
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Ferrycombe
44823 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...
7 nights from £513 *
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Seaview
54122 bedroom apartment with sea views in Ilfracombe, North Devon.
Perched high above the north Devon coastline, Seaview offers everything you could wish for, from fabulous interiors to beautiful styling and the cherry on top has to be the picture...
7 nights from £518 *
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The Lobster Pot
58012 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views in Instow, North Devon.
With waves crashing and a tide that ebbs and flows, The Lobster Pot in Instow on the north Devon coast is perfectly positioned on the edge of the Taw Estuary with views that will c...
7 nights from £549 *
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7 nights from £619
The Dolls House
55271 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Branscombe, Devon.
Welcome to the Dolls House. This super charming stone cottage makes the perfect abode for that special getaway. Set in the magical grounds of Trafalgar Barton Estate, nestled on a ...
7 nights from £619
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Seagull House
53033 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Appledore, Devon.
Perfectly located in the charming village of Appledore, with the pretty harbourside, shops and galleries just a stroll away, Seagull House is a beautiful holiday abode found in a t...
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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 £634 *
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No 12
57383 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Ilfracombe, Devon.
With views of Ilfracombe harbour framed by the gorgeous north Devon coastline, and where the sea meets the horizon, you've found not only a fabulous Victorian villa that has been s...
7 nights from £653 *
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Strand Causeway
55713 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views near Exeter, South Devon.
Introducing a very special Topsham house indeed. Steeped in history and nestled on the riverbank of the river Exe. Boasting oodles of charm and external space, two private parking ...
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7 nights from £671
Stonewater Barn
48511 bedroom self catering cottage near the sea in Brixham, Dartmoor.
Welcome to Stonewater Barn. A fabulously converted barn, boasting oodles of space for two and complemented by the most splendid manicured gardens and numerous sun-traps to enjoy. ...
7 nights from £671
