Holiday cottages by the sea in South West

Holiday cottages by the sea in South West

From sheltered coves and idyllic inlets to vibrant ports and rugged cliffs, seaside cottages in South West situate you beside one of our greatest assets. Read more

Whether your passion is for surfing beaches or sandy beaches, sailing and canoeing or simply taking in the view, the variety of our 545 South West cottages by the sea ensure you’ll be best placed to enjoy this coastline’s many delights.

Our seaside cottages on the atmospheric north coasts of Devon and Cornwall will assault your senses with the sights, smells, and sounds of the ever-changing, ever-beautiful ocean. Where better than to plan your next romantic break?

Along the South West’s southern coastlines, a holiday by the sea offers tranquil waters, secret coves and pretty towns to explore. With one of the world’s most beloved walking routes - the 630-mile South West Coast Path - snaking around the South West, a cottage by the sea in the region don’t only mean water sports on your doorstep. Hiking this glorious coastal route is one of the perks of staying in one of our holiday homes. 

For a gentler pace, consider a holiday in one of the region’s many picturesque fishing villages, where sea views will allow you to watch the comings and goings of working boats as well as the rich diversity of marine birds and wildlife who make the coastline their home. 

Whatever the weather or the season, self catering by the sea will never be anything short of breath-taking.

Our exclusive ferry discounts will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.

We have 545 self catering cottages near the sea in South West

Penhallow is a 2 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Crantock, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £580

Penhallow

4595

2 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Crantock, North Cornwall.


Set in the heart of the pretty quintessential village of Crantock and only a five minute stroll from the family-friendly beach, Penhallow is a very special holiday retreat. All the...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £580

Gull Rock View is a 2 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £580

Gull Rock View

4948

2 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.


Portscatho is a pretty Cornish harbourside village, with a choice of breathtaking golden sandy beaches surrounded by the lush green countryside of the Roseland peninsula. Gull Rock...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £580

Smugglers Rest is a 2 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Coverack, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £580

Smugglers Rest

4305

2 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Coverack, West Cornwall.


They don't make views like this anymore, gaze from your bed at the glistening sea and feel your worries drift away with the breeze. This pretty terraced cottage is perfectly locate...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £580

Chapel Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in St Mawes, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £580

Chapel Cottage

5221

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in St Mawes, Cornwall.


Chapel Cottage is a simply delightful traditional Cornish cottage situated in the corner of a row of similar properties in an elevated position overlooking beautiful St Mawes and F...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £580

Seaview is a 2 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £580

Seaview

5594

2 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.


This handsome mid terrace cottage can be found tucked away a couple of streets back from the seafront and just a short walk from all the delights St Mawes has to offer. Enjoy breat...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £580

48 The Brewhouse is a 2 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views in Plymouth, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £581

48 The Brewhouse

4774

2 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views in Plymouth, South Devon.


This ultra-stylish contemporary apartment sits in a prime position on the second floor overlooking the picturesque marina and sea in the exclusive Royal William Yard. Dating back o...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £581

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  • 15% off

    6 Dec 2024 - 13 Dec 2024

    £684.00 £581.40

76 Degrees Blue is a 2 bedroom apartment with sea views in Coverack, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £582

76 Degrees Blue

2768

2 bedroom apartment with sea views in Coverack, West Cornwall.


This light and spacious apartment with the most spectacular sea views could just be the perfect coastal retreat. Sitting on the Sunny Corner side of Coverack, above the pretty arc-...

  • Sleeps 4
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £582

Hillside is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Crantock, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £585 *

Hillside

5480

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Crantock, Cornwall.


Crantock is an utterly charming village on the north Cornwall coast with thatched cottages, a village green, two pubs and a truly fantastic beach. This is a wonderful location for ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £585 *

Maryland is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Looe, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £586

Maryland

1645

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Looe, Cornwall.


Commanding lovely views down the valley towards the glistening waters of Talland Bay, this haven of tranquility lies between Looe and Polperro, just a quarter of a mile up the hill...

  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £586

Yew Tree Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the sea near Torpoint, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £587

Yew Tree Cottage

4008

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the sea near Torpoint, Cornwall.


Fall in love with the beauty and charm of Mount Edgcumbe at this absolute gem of a cottage. Originally built in the early 1900s this immaculate semi-detached cottage has been beaut...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £587

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  • 10% off

    22 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

    £652.00 £586.80

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