Holiday Cottages South West of England

Here's what you can see and do when staying at one of our West Country cottages.

The South West is a region of contrasts: Dorset, an area of outstanding natural beauty and bordered by the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site; Somerset, a mix of heather covered Exmoor and the levels of Sedgemoor overlooked by mythical Glastonbury Tor; Devon, with two coastlines and wide open spaces of rolling countryside; Cornwall, bounded by the sea and steeped in Celtic tradition, each with its own features and attractions. Our featured South West holiday cottages span the entire region from the rugged coast around Land's End to Bournemouth, one of the one of the country's most popular resorts. The southwest has long been a favourite English holiday destination. With over 400 miles of glorious coastline, from small coves to sweeping sandy beaches, a pleasant climate and a large choice of holiday cottages the southwest is the ideal place for a holiday. West Country cottages conjure the image of picture-postcard villages and stunning beaches. Wherever you go you will see spectacular scenery, wonderful countryside and a beautiful coastline. From our cottages in the West Country you can walk the coastal paths, discover sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs, secluded coves and picturesque fishing villages, or visit the larger and livelier resorts. Inland, visit prehistoric sites, villages with thatched cottages and riverside pubs, stately homes with landscaped gardens or the wide open spaces of the wonderful National Parks of Exmoor and Dartmoor. For many the south west is more than just a place, it is a way of life. For visitors to the West Country our cottages make an ideal base from which to discover this beautiful region.

South West holiday cottages by county

Cottages in Devon
Devon is a great place for a cottage holiday and the only county in the West Country with two separated coastlines. They offer miles of sweeping golden beaches featuring some top surf spots and dramatic cliff-top walks. Between lies countryside of gently rolling hills, an idyllic patchwork of fields, farms and hedgerows as well as two National Parks - wild Dartmoor and rugged Exmoor.

Cornwall cottages
With over 400 miles of glorious coastline, from small coves to sweeping sandy beaches, a pleasant climate and a large choice of holiday cottages Cornwall is the ideal place for a holiday. The county's beaches are unrivalled in Britain for their beauty and variety. In recent times the county of Cornwall has become synonymous with surfing, beach lifestyle and a playground for outdoors enthusiasts. Walkers will relish the longest stretch of continuous coastline in Britain on the South West Coast Path. Inland, hundreds of miles of paths reveal a lesser known Cornwall of rugged moorland, ancient market towns and fascinating remains of the county's industrial heritage.

Holiday cottages Somerset
Somerset is perhaps the most overlooked of the counties in the West Country, but is well worth discovering on a cottage holiday. It is home to the ruggedly beautiful Exmoor National Park, three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty with diverse landscapes as well as a varied coastline and fascinating historic towns such as Bath, Wells and Glastonbury. The landscape is dotted with cider orchards and traditional farms - no trip to Somerset would be complete without sampling two of the county's most famous exports; Cheddar cheese and delicious cider.

Dorset cottages
Dorset is a gem of a county encompassing all that is best in rural England - rolling green hills, gorse-filled heaths, traditional Dorset cottages, woodland and hedgerows running down to the one of the finest coastlines in England, including a World Heritage Site. The unspoiled coastline is ever changing over its 90 miles which take in dramatic cliff-top walks, safe beaches and seaside resorts with charming Dorset coastal cottages. Water sports enthusiasts will find some of the best spots in the southwest for sailing and windsurfing. Away from the coast there are ancient market towns, fascinating hill forts, ruined castles, quaint cottages and grand stately homes where history is brought to life.