Find your perfect holiday home
We’ll help you find the very best self-catering accommodation in the south west of England. Whether you want a quiet coastal cottage, a converted barn in the countryside or a luxury apartment overlooking the beach, you can find your dream holiday home in Devon and Cornwall here.
If you’re looking for the best place for a holiday in the UK, we have three little words for you… Devon and Cornwall.
This area of Southwest England is simply beautiful. But more than that, it has stunning sandy beaches with Blue Flag waters, tiny harbours, quaint thatched cottages, national parks, hiking and cycling trails, abundant wildlife, theme parks, Michelin star restaurants and historic inns serving outstanding locally sourced food. In fact, there’s an Instagram moment almost everywhere you look.
Delve into Devon
Put a foot in the past
Devon may be England’s 4th largest county, but it is also one of the country’s most sparsely populated, leading to a wide range of local customs and traditions that are celebrated throughout the year.
Ranging from a festival of Sea Shanties to a celebration of Steampunk, via dealing with the devil, Devon’s festival calendar offers something for everyone.
Uncover a mystery (writer)
Famous as a traditional seaside town, Torquay has been welcoming visitors since the early 19th century. In 1890, it was the birthplace of the Queen of Crime herself – Agatha Christie.
Her connection with the town is celebrated with the Agatha Christie Mile but that’s just one reason to visit. It’s a foodies’ paradise, has a warm climate, an iconic Plam Tree lined seafront and bustling harbour.
Go up (or down) in the world
When the Napoleonic war closed off the channel for travel, the idle rich needed new places to explore. Two places that benefited from this were the neighbouring villages of Lynton and Lynmouth.
The two are separated by a steep cliff. Victorian engineering found a way to resolve this with Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway, the world’s tallest and steepest water-powered railway. It’s a “must do” for anyone visiting Devon.
Connect in Cornwall
Get a bit arty
With deep Celtic roots, it is no wonder that Cornwall has a strong arts scene. There’s a long connection with the written word, which is celebrated in the county’s literary festivals.
If you’re a music fan, you’ll find live music venues across the county where you can enjoy the thriving music scene. From sea shanties to classical music, Cornwall celebrates all things musical.
Savour the flavour
From Ginsters in Callington, producing three million pasties a week, to Rodda’s of Scorrier, supplying the world with clotted cream since 1890, Cornwall is home to several large food producers.
However, it is also a place where independent and artisan food producers thrive. Throughout the year, you’ll find a load of festivals that showcase the county’s gastronomic pedigree.
Get yourself back to the garden
In 2001, the Eden Project opened to visitors and since then has become a world-renowned visitor attraction, sometimes dubbed the Eighth Wonder of the world.
Made up of two huge biomes and a load of adjoining domes, it is a place that is both fun & educational and somewhere that anyone visiting Cornwall should add to their to-do list.
Find your dream holiday home in Devon or Cornwall
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New holiday homes to rent in Devon & Cornwall
Estrayer Park Farmhouse, Meldon
Estrayer Park Farmhouse, Meldon is a substantial six-bedroom retreat set in acres of private Dartmoor farmland, featuring spacious entertaining areas, a games barn, sweeping lawns for family activities, and easy access to moorland walks and cycling.
Experience spacious Dartmoor living in a farmhouse retreat with sweeping moorland views
Wagon Linney, Lewdown
Wagon Linney, Lewdown is a beautifully converted barn on a 450-acre Devon farm, sleeping 10 guests across five bedrooms, featuring a games room with valley views, cosy snug with wood burner, and access to 74 acres of wildlife-rich woodland.
Experience rural tranquillity in a converted barn with sweeping valley views
Cedar, Goldenbank
Cedar, Goldenbank is a beautifully updated barn conversion in peaceful Falmouth farmyard, featuring characterful accommodation with countryside views, an enclosed garden overlooking the golf club, and two gorgeous beaches within walking distance.
Experience peaceful countryside charm with golden beaches just a stroll away
Song of the Sea, Penzance
Song of the Sea, Penzance is an idyllic three-bedroom cottage overlooking the celebrated Jubilee Pool lido, boasting sublime sea views across Mount's Bay, a private courtyard garden, and prime position at the start of Penzance Promenade.
Wake to fantastic sea views from this idyllic Penzance Promenade retreat
Surf View, Porthleven
Surf View, Porthleven is a delightful harbourside cottage in the heart of this enchanting fishing village, featuring glorious sea and harbour views from the living room and bedrooms, a cosy wood burner, and the beach just moments from your door.
Experience harbourside living with sea views in charming Porthleven
Puffins Retreat, Braunton
Puffins Retreat, Braunton is a bright three-bedroom home in this vibrant North Devon village, featuring stylish modern interiors, a wood-burning stove, and an enclosed patio garden, with Saunton's sands and Croyde's surf just moments away.
Embrace coastal living in stylish comfort with legendary surf beaches on your doorstep
Seaview Moorings, Porthleven
Seaview Moorings, Porthleven is a charming two-bedroom cottage in the heart of this celebrated coastal village, featuring beautiful harbour and sea views, coastal-style interiors, and Porthleven's galleries, beaches and eateries just steps away.
Experience authentic harbourside living with sea views in charming Porthleven
Bowhousehay, Albaston
Bowhousehay, Albaston is a beautifully appointed modern house in the peaceful Tamar Valley, featuring reversed living with a stunning first-floor balcony, three ground-floor bedrooms, contemporary interiors, and a generous garden.
Experience peaceful valley living with contemporary style and countryside views
Experience the best of Devon and Cornwall
As well as offering hundreds of holiday cottages in Devon and Cornwall, we also provide local info on things to do when you get there. It all starts here…
The history and heritage of mining, farming, fishing, carpet-weaving and lace-making provide a huge spectrum of museums, attractions and things to do. To get you started on your quest, our destination guides cover everything you need to know about towns & resorts from Torquay to Newquay.