Our Holiday Cottages by the Sea in South West England
South West England is one of the UK’s main regions for coastal holidays, covering Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset. It has long sandy beaches, fishing villages, harbour towns, surf resorts, estuaries, cliffs and some of the best-known sections of the South West Coast Path.
The region includes major coastal destinations such as St Ives, Newquay, Padstow, Bude, Woolacombe, Salcombe, Dartmouth, Lyme Regis, Weymouth, Swanage and Weston-super-Mare. Visitors can explore the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, the surf beaches of North Devon and Cornwall, the creeks and coves of South Cornwall, and the quieter stretches around Somerset and Exmoor.
South West England also has many well-known landmarks and attractions, including Tintagel Castle, St Michael’s Mount, the Eden Project, Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Exmoor National Park, Dartmoor National Park and the English Riviera.
Best Beach Cottages & Coastal Cottages in South West England
We offer a wide choice of South West England cottages by the sea, with properties across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset. The collection includes coastal cottages, beach houses, apartments and larger holiday homes close to beaches, harbours, coast path routes and seaside towns.
Cornwall is ideal for visitors who want surf beaches, fishing villages and scenic harbour towns, with popular areas including St Ives, Newquay, Padstow, Porthleven, Fowey and Bude. Devon adds wide beaches, estuary towns and family resorts, including Woolacombe, Croyde, Saunton, Salcombe, Dartmouth, Brixham and Appledore.
Dorset works well for Jurassic Coast breaks, with places such as Lyme Regis, West Bay, Weymouth, Swanage, Studland and Bournemouth. Somerset gives visitors access to quieter coastal areas, including Minehead, Watchet, Brean, Burnham-on-Sea and Weston-super-Mare.
Types of South West England Cottages with Sea Views
Our South West England sea view cottages include properties for many different types of coastal holiday. Guests travelling with pets can browse the self-catering dog friendly cottages, with stays close to beaches, walking routes, harbour towns and open countryside.
For breaks with extra comfort, the collection of hot tub cottages includes coastal homes with private hot tubs, outdoor seating and space to relax after beach days or coast path walks. Larger families and groups can also find large group cottages, including bigger houses with multiple bedrooms, parking and flexible living space.
The region has options for short breaks, family holidays, romantic stays and group trips. Some properties sit close to major seaside towns, while others are better for quieter beaches, smaller villages and coastal walking.
Top Beaches in South West England
South West England has some of the best beaches in the UK, ranging from large surf beaches to sheltered coves. In Cornwall, popular beaches include Fistral Beach in Newquay, Porthminster Beach in St Ives, Harlyn Bay near Padstow, Summerleaze Beach in Bude, Praa Sands, Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth and Porthcurno near Land’s End.
Devon has several major beach destinations. Woolacombe Beach is one of the best-known beaches in North Devon, with a long stretch of sand backed by dunes and hills. Croyde Bay and Saunton Sands are popular for surfing and long beach days, while Bantham, Bigbury-on-Sea, Blackpool Sands and Broadsands are good choices on the south coast.
Dorset beaches include Weymouth Beach, Sandbanks Beach, Studland Bay, Swanage Beach, Charmouth, Lyme Regis, West Bay and the famous coves around Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. In Somerset, Minehead, Brean, Berrow, Burnham-on-Sea and Weston-super-Mare offer wide beaches, traditional seafronts and access to the Bristol Channel coast.
