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 544 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 544 self catering cottages near the sea in South West

Hayloft is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly, rural cottage near the beach near Portscatho, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £525

Hayloft

3129

1 bedroom, dog friendly, rural cottage near the beach near Portscatho, Cornwall.


This lovely stone-built barn is set back from an unspoilt country lane just outside the harbourside village of Gerrans. One of just two recently renovated barns (Long Linhay (3142)...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £525

The Rigging is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Polperro, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £526 *

The Rigging

5470

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


Come and live the coastal life at The Rigging, our most charming, white-washed cottage set in the idyllic harbourside village of Polperro. With bags of original features paired wit...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £526 *

Bosun's Locker is a 1 bedroom apartment near the beach in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £527

Bosun's Locker

5213

1 bedroom apartment near the beach in St Mawes, South Cornwall.


Welcome to Bosun's Locker, a hidden away apartment conveniently situated in the heart of the vibrant Roseland village of St Mawes and perfect for a car-free Cornish getaway for two...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £527

The Chocolate House is a 1 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Penzance, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £530

The Chocolate House

3794

1 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Penzance, West Cornwall.


A perfect retreat for a couple to relax, The Chocolate House is a beautifully renovated 18th Century cottage set in iconic Chapel Street in Penzance. Although located close to the ...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £530

Hera is a 3 bedroom cottage near the beach near Portscatho, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £531 *

Hera

3131

3 bedroom cottage near the beach near Portscatho, South Cornwall.


Hera is an end of terrace house occupying a spectacular position overlooking the whole of Gerrans Bay. Full width windows across the front of the sitting-room take in views encompa...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £531 *

Slipway Cottage is a 1 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach near Portscatho.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £545

Slipway Cottage

3161

1 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach near Portscatho.


What a view you will lap up from this pretty, traditional end of terrace cottage in the centre of the charming seaside village of Portscatho. As the name suggests, the cottage is l...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £545

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The Hideaway at Polhawn is a 1 bedroom cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £546

The Hideaway at Polhawn

4557

1 bedroom cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay, South Cornwall.


If you are looking for a room with a view, it doesn't get much better than this. Tucked away in a prime cliffside position, with views that stretch out across the shimmering waters...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £546

Mounts Bay Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Marazion.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £549 *

Mounts Bay Cottage

5593

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Marazion.


Nestled in a quaint Cornish hamlet, a 15 minute stroll will take you to the sandy beach of Perranuthnoe and further along you will reach the breathtaking St Michael's Mount. Mounts...

  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £549 *

Lofty’s Cottage is a 2 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Cadgwith, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £551 *

Lofty’s Cottage

61

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


Located in a National Landscape (formerly known as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) this former Coastguard Cottage, perched high above Cadgwith Cove with a magnificent panora...

  • Sleeps 4
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £551 *

The Nod is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the beach in Lamorna Cove.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £554

The Nod

3811

1 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the beach in Lamorna Cove.


The Nod is simply gorgeous and provides stylish open plan living with a roaring wood-burner, a stunning bedroom with sumptuous super-king size bed dressed with luxury linens and an...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £554

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