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

Bank Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Porthallow.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £665 *

Bank Cottage

4407

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Porthallow.


This traditional terraced cottage has glorious sea views and is located right on the South West Coast Path. In fact, your adventure begins as soon as you arrive with a very short w...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £665 *

The Corner House is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Branscombe, Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £668

The Corner House

5499

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Branscombe, Devon.


Welcome to The Corner House, a charming stone cottage, nestled in the heart of the delightful village of Branscombe, located on the south coast of Devon. Branscombe is an exception...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £668

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Gulls Roost is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Whitsand Bay.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £677

Gulls Roost

406

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Whitsand Bay.


A secluded gem tucked into the edge of the cliffs, known as Freathy, and invisible until you get to its parking space, Gulls Roost boasts panoramic views of the spectacular coastli...

  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £677

Hope Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Helford.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £678

Hope Cottage

4780

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Helford.


This simply charming traditional Cornish cottage can be found in the heart of Helford village, nestled on the banks of the river Helford. This tranquil and picturesque end of terra...

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

7 nights from £678

Tamar Hut is a 1 bedroom cottage with sea views near Torpoint, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

From £97 per night

Tamar Hut

4754

1 bedroom cottage with sea views near Torpoint, South Cornwall.


Oh my what a view - it doesn't get much better than this! This utterly charming shepherd's hut enjoys a plum location in the beautiful historic Mount Edgcumbe Country Park with vie...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

From £97 per night

Lynher Hut is a Fabulous Shepherds Hut with sea views near Torpoint, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

From £97 per night

Lynher Hut

4755

Fabulous Shepherds Hut with sea views near Torpoint, South Cornwall.


Wake up to the most incredible views at this charming retreat perched on the edge of the beautiful 800 acre Mount Edgcumbe Country Park - they are breathtaking. Stretching across c...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

From £97 per night

The Hermitage is a 2 bedroom thatched cottage near the beach in Crantock, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £690

The Hermitage

1522

2 bedroom thatched cottage near the beach in Crantock, Cornwall.


Crantock village and its sandy beach are very popular with visitors to this area of north Cornwall, and justly so. Nestling in the centre of the village, The Hermitage is a semi-...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £690

Agatha Cottage is a 2 bedroom holiday cottage near the sea near Brixham, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 4
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £692

Agatha Cottage

4272

2 bedroom holiday cottage near the sea near Brixham, South Devon.


This exceptional semi-detached cottage is located in a wonderful corner of south Devon near Agatha Christie's former home Greenway (now a National Trust treasure) with beautiful wa...

  • Sleeps 4
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £692

Readymade beds and fluffy towels; this simple but appreciated welcome is standard with us.

Craddocks Cottage is a 2 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Mousehole, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £693

Craddocks Cottage

4665

2 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Mousehole, West Cornwall.


Located just moments from the harbour, set just off the main road of picture perfect Mousehole, you will find Craddocks Cottage. A delightful cottage and the ideal base for those w...

  • Sleeps 4
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £693

The Bolthole is a 4 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views in Portscatho, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £714 *

The Bolthole

4208

4 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views in Portscatho, Cornwall.


This brand new Scandinavian-style lodge is situated in an elevated south-facing position on the beautiful Trewince Manor Estate. The far reaching views over rolling fields to the s...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £714 *

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