Short breaks in South Devon
Perfect for a short break, a holiday in South Devon could be just what you need with a handpicked property catering for your every need.Read more
Take some time out in South Devon with a few days of sweeping coastline and a plethora of interesting seaside towns to explore. Find your perfect holiday cottage in South Devon and bring your favourite people, we've baby friendly properties and dog friendly accommodation to make sure no-one is left behind.
Spring and Autumn Breaks in South Devon
Make the most of the mild climate and have the big sandy beaches all to yourself with a spring or autumn short break. There's time outside of the beach bans to run the dog along the shore and lots of sailing opportunities to stretch your sea legs for a few days.
Summer Holidays in South Devon
Devon is blessed with gorgeously warm summers. Often recording the highest temperatures in Britain, you could be forgiven for thinking you were holidaying in the Med. Flip-flops at the ready, fun times are coming.
Christmas Holidays in South Devon
Celebrate Christmas in a South Devon holiday cottage to make it really special. Enjoy a few days of festivities in a place of luxury and create a lavish short break to remember.
New Year Breaks in Devon
Take a break in South Devon over New Year and celebrate in style. Stay in a high quality self catering cottage that makes you want to stay for more than a few days. But a short break at New Year will be all you need.
Winter Breaks in Devon
It's not so wintry when you're in South Devon. It's a great off-peak destination so book yourself a short break in a cosy little cottage and enjoy some time out. Bring the dog to one of our dog friendly properties and go for long walks over the dunes. You'll end up wanting to stay for more than a few days.
We have 104 holiday cottages primped and prepped for a much needed short break in Devon.
We have 104 self-catering cottages in South Devon available for a Short Break
7 nights from £554
Stable Cottage
40322 bedroom, rural self catering cottage near Lyme Regis, South Devon.
This exceptionally spacious cottage is perfectly placed for a holiday exploring east Devon and the spectacular World Heritage Jurassic Coast - south Somerset and Dorset. All are wi...
7 nights from £554
7 nights from £895
High Lea
40473 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea
High Lea is a beautifully refurbished family house, nestled in the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and boasting the most breathtaking and unrivalled sea views. This ...
7 nights from £895
7 nights from £1145
Barnell Cottage
40014 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Branscombe, Devon.
Set in its own mature gardens on a south-facing hillside, Barnell Cottage has views over Branscombe Vale and out to the World Heritage Jurassic Coast at Branscombe mouth. This beau...
7 nights from £1145
7 nights from £1701
Buddlewall
39796 bedroom thatched, dog friendly home near Lyme Regis, South Devon.
Buddlewall is an historic east Devon farmhouse, in a beautiful hidden rural setting, a short drive inland from the spectacular World Heritage east Devon and Dorset Jurassic Coast. ...
7 nights from £1701
7 nights from £1326
5 Dart Marina
40022 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views in Dartmouth, South Devon.
This beautiful apartment is superb from every angle. Perched overhanging the River Dart, the view of the stunning Dart Marina is unrivalled; fling open the patio doors and prepare ...
7 nights from £1326
7 nights from £625
Sea Tang
39823 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Brixham, South Devon.
The immaculately presented Sea Tang is a delightfully attractive home-from-home, with the most spectacular views over bustling Brixham harbour and out to sea. This lovingly maintai...
7 nights from £625
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We scour the coast and country to winkle out bits worth sharing with you, the best properties in lovely locations. While we’re out and about, we gather together the best things to do so that you can start planning your holiday as soon as you’ve booked.
The ‘Explore Nearby’ tab on our cottage pages show what’s nearby along with relevant articles from our holiday guides from Notes and Stories, where you’ll find hand-written experiences of outings across the South and West, from dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight to free things to do in south Devon and everything in between.
From £80 per night
Stargazy Sky Shepherd's Hut
3296Gorgeous shepherds hut sleeping 2 near Lyme Regis, East Devon.
The location high above the Axe Valley as it heads to the Jurassic Coast just a few miles away could not be more magical. Easy to reach, yet off the beaten track for the last adven...
From £80 per night
7 nights from £454
Cremyll Lodge
32141 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Torpoint.
Nestled in its own garden within the Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, this is a charming retreat. The park has 865 acres of woods, fields and coastline – your dog will be in heaven! ...
7 nights from £454
7 nights from £563
Smugglers Cottage
32182 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Branscombe, Devon.
Smugglers Cottage is a beautiful property in a beautiful location just a mile inland from the stunning Jurassic Coast at Branscombe in east Devon. The cottage was originally one...
7 nights from £563
From £88 per night
Otter's Holt Shepherd's Hut
3013Luxury shepherds hut with hot tub and fabulous views in the countryside near Ottery St Mary, Devon
The stunning World Heritage Jurassic Coast stretches right into east Devon and, just a few miles inland from magical Budleigh Salterton on the coast, Woodbury Common with its Iron ...
From £88 per night