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
Explore Devon and Cornwall
New holiday homes to rent in Devon & Cornwall
Little Avallen, Carlyon Bay
Little Avallen, Carlyon Bay is a charming two-bedroom annexe boasting sparkling sea views from Trenarren to Gribben Head, a sunny terrace, and easy access to Crinnis Beach, Charlestown and the Eden Project for a relaxing Cornish family escape.
Sparkling sea views and sun-soaked terrace living in idyllic Carlyon Bay
Sideways Cottage, Fowey
Sideways Cottage, Fowey is a cosy three-bedroom cottage brimming with country charm, featuring an open fire and small enclosed patio, just moments from the harbour and within easy reach of Cornwall's finest coastal walks and sandy beaches.
Cosy Cornish cottage charm with an open fire, moments from Fowey's harbour
Penrose, Bude
Penrose, Bude is a spacious four-bedroom family house in Cornwall, offering a sunny patio, lawned garden and off-road parking, with Crooklets Beach, Bude's sea pool and the town's shops and restaurants all within a short walk of your front door.
Spacious family living just moments from Bude's beach and famous sea pool
Gorse Cottage, Brixham
Gorse Cottage, Brixham is a beautifully presented detached coastal home with fabulous sea views, a vaulted open-plan living space, two comfortable bedrooms and a private patio, all within walking distance of the harbour and Shoalstone pool.
Sea views, vaulted ceilings and Brixham's harbour charm all within reach
Rydon Ball, Ogwell
Rydon Ball, Ogwell is a spacious, fully adapted bungalow set in peaceful Devon countryside, featuring a large enclosed garden with stunning moorland views, accessible bedrooms and bathrooms, and easy access to Newton Abbot, Dartmoor and the coast.
A peaceful, fully accessible Devon bungalow with sweeping moorland views
Gladstone, Braunton
Gladstone, Braunton is a handsome Grade-II listed cottage sleeping six guests (plus two dogs), boasting a sunny private courtyard garden, cosy wood burner, and easy access to Braunton's shops, Saunton Sands and Croyde's famous surfing beaches.
Period charm meets coastal adventure in the heart of charming Braunton village
Bluebell Cottage, Seaton
Bluebell Cottage, Seaton is a cosy two-bedroom terraced cottage with contemporary charm, original stone features and low beams, a sunny enclosed courtyard, and just a short stroll to the esplanade and Seaton's mile-long sandy beach.
A cosy seaside bolthole just steps from Seaton's esplanade and sandy beach
Bluebell House, Crantock
Bluebell House, Crantock is a stylish four-bedroom home just a short stroll from the sandy beach, boasting sea glimpses from two bedrooms, a private enclosed garden for alfresco dining, and a warm welcome for dogs and family holidays alike.
Sea glimpses, sandy shores and a warm coastal welcome await at Bluebell House, Crantock
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.