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.
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New holiday homes to rent in Devon & Cornwall
Trewollas Beach Cottage, Sennen
Trewollas Beach Cottage, Sennen is a stylish two-bedroom cottage perched above Whitesands Bay, boasting spectacular uninterrupted sea views, a sun-drenched terrace with barbecue, and a private path leading directly down to the surfing beach below.
Savour spectacular sea views and direct beach access in Cornwall’s wild west
Sea Salt Cottage, Porthleven
Sea Salt Cottage, Porthleven is a characterful three-storey stone retreat in the heart of this beloved fishing village, featuring a cosy wood burner, colourful coastal interiors, and the historic harbour just three hundred metres from your door.
Experience Porthleven’s fishing village charm from a cosy stone cottage retreat
Riverside Mews, Bideford
Riverside Mews, Bideford is a charming cottage right beside the South West Coast Path, boasting stunning River Torridge views from an enclosed garden, contemporary interiors, and direct access to coastal walks and the Tarka Trail.
Experience riverside tranquillity and coastal adventure on North Devon’s doorstep
10 Porthmeor Square, St Ives
10 Porthmeor Square, St Ives is a characterful stone cottage in historic Downalong, featuring a rooftop sunroom and terrace with sea views, just steps from Porthmeor Beach, the harbour and Tate St Ives in this vibrant artistic town.
Experience artistic St Ives from a characterful cottage with rooftop sea views
Trevissick, Trenarren
Trevissick, Trenarren is a peaceful wing of a traditional manor farmhouse on a working farm, featuring spectacular sea views, walks to the coast from the garden, and a central location perfect for exploring Cornwall's finest beaches and attractions.
Experience peaceful farmhouse living with spectacular sea views and coastal walks
Chy Lymner, Trevone
Chy Lymner, Trevone is a spacious four-bedroom house just moments from the coast, featuring spectacular Atlantic Ocean views from panoramic first-floor windows, an enclosed garden perfect for dogs, and easy access to Trevone's beaches and clifftops.
Experience panoramic Atlantic views and coastal adventures from a spacious family retreat
Cross House, St Issey
Cross House, St Issey is a handsome stone cottage in beautiful rural surroundings, featuring a games room with pool and table tennis, generous lawned gardens, and easy access to Padstow's restaurants and North Cornwall's finest beaches.
Gather friends and family at a charming stone cottage with games room and gardens
The Old Library, Fowey
The Old Library, Fowey is a magnificent double-fronted Georgian townhouse in the heart of this celebrated harbour town, featuring elegant period details, a Mediterranean-inspired garden sanctuary, and just moments from the bustling quayside.
Experience Georgian elegance and harbour town charm in the heart of historic Fowey
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.