Luxury Sea view cottages in South West
Escape to the South Wests coast and breathe in the sea air while gazing out at a beautiful sea view. Enjoy sunsets and sunrises from the comfort of your very own holiday cottage by the sea, from clifftop cottages with hot tubs to beachside boltholes with oodles of charm.Read more
You can't beat a sea view in the South West. And when you book a sea view holiday cottage you can enjoy the panorama all week from the comfort and luxury of a Classic Cottage. After all, 'the sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever' (Jacques Yves Cousteau). There's a real sense of wonderment as you gaze at a sparkly blue horizon, a sense of inferiority to Mother Nature and the vast power of the ocean. A lungful of salty sea air can cure any ill but even sitting in a window on a dark stormy night brings a thrill to uplift your spirit.
Cornwall is known for its many beaches and miles of coastpath so you're always assured of a good view with a sea view cottage, whether it be perched on a clifftop or clustered around a harbour. Even the cornish moorland cottages can have sea views, with a rural cottage looking out over the unspoilt countryside, dotted with mining heritage, to the sea.
Devon is the largest West Country county but is top and tailed by the north and south coast. A north Devon sea view cottage will have superb views out over rugged coastlines whereas a south Devon cottage with sea views takes in the calm flatness of the south coast.
Who knew Somerset was the place to go for a self catering break with a sea view? Well drive over Exmoor and you'll hit the coast of the Bristol channel, with all the charm and easy access of Somerset, topped off with a sparkly sea backdrop.
Dorset is known for its Jurassic coastline so any keen fossil hunter will want a cottage with a sea view to fully appreciate the golden cliffs and undulating rock formations that form the beautiful landscape of the south coast.
Hampshire is known for leafy green lanes, but its south coast is a sailing Mecca so make sure to pick a cottage with sea views out over the Solent to the Needles.
Whichever county you choose, make sure you get your dose of Vitamin Sea in a Luxury holiday cottage with a sea view.
We have 361 luxury holiday cottages with sea views in South West to rent
From £104 per night
The Surf Shack
5675Bespoke cabin with sea views in Sennen, Cornwall
Sennen is a surfer's paradise, and The Surf Shack is a gorgeous abode with panoramic views of the quaint harbour and beautiful cove, both just a short stroll away. With the delight...
From £104 per night
From £375 per night
Thalassa
56433 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views near Braunton.
Majestically positioned with unrivalled views of Saunton Sands beach on the north coast of Devon, this delightful apartment offers style and comfort throughout, creating the perfec...
From £375 per night
7 nights from £580
Seaview
55942 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...
7 nights from £580
7 nights from £600
Palms 1
56762 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Woolacombe, Devon.
Set in a tropical garden overlooking Woolacombe Bay on the glorious north coast of Devon you will find Palms 1, a holiday home that offers a prime coastal position yet is set back ...
7 nights from £600
From £375 per night
Bombora
56413 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views near Braunton, Devon.
Majestically positioned in a prime coastal position on the dramatic north Devon coast and overlooking picture perfect Saunton Sands beach, you have found this rather special dog-fr...
From £375 per night
7 nights from £665
Cliffdene
56542 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Portreath.
Resting on the sandy shores of Portreath, this newly developed holiday chalet boasts an unparalleled oceanic outlook over the beach, complete with its own private terrace, al fresc...
7 nights from £665
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7 nights from £644
Aggetts Dawn
56422 bedroom apartment with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
This apartment, with superb sea views all the way across Falmouth harbour and over to the Roseland peninsula in the distance, is the perfect destination for a relaxing break at any...
7 nights from £644
7 nights from £712
Thanckes Lodge
55783 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay.
Seeking a seaside escape, then come and discover our coastal homestay, with stunning ocean views, a short stroll to the beach, use of a private spa area and miles of coastal walks ...
7 nights from £712
7 nights from £412
Horizons
55481 bedroom apartment with sea views in Ilfracombe, North Devon.
Perched high, with a bird's eye view of Ilfracombe harbour and the horizon beyond, you will discover this gorgeous coastal apartment that offers the perfect north Devon location fo...
7 nights from £412
7 nights from £751
The Boathouse
55532 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Helford.
Sheltering under a canopy of oak foliage, this former boathouse rests at the water's edge on the tranquil banks of the Helford River. It has been lovingly yet sympathetically resto...
7 nights from £751