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
The Lookout Tower, Beer
The Lookout Tower, Beer is a two-bedroom clifftop retreat perched atop Beer Head, boasting panoramic coastal views, a private sauna, outdoor terraces, and a pneumatic lift connecting luxurious living spaces in an Area of Outstanding Beauty.
Experience breathtaking clifftop luxury with panoramic coastal views from Beer Head
The Threshing Barn at Cusgarne Cottages, Cusgarne
The Threshing Barn at Cusgarne Cottages is a beautifully renovated two-bedroom barn conversion in peaceful countryside, featuring vaulted ceilings with original beams, wood-burning stove, private terrace, and shared gardens with games room.
Experience peaceful Cornish countryside living in a characterful converted barn
The Hawthorns at Roserrow, Polzeath
The Hawthorns at Roserrow, Polzeath is a spacious five-bedroom cottage set in peaceful grounds moments from Polzeath's legendary surf beaches, featuring a sunny south-facing terrace, wood burner, and gardens perfect for family gatherings.
Embrace coastal living in spacious comfort near Polzeath's legendary surf beaches
Westaway House, Trelights
Westaway House, Trelights is a magnificent six-bedroom coastal retreat with panoramic sea views across to Bodmin Moor, featuring a solar-heated outdoor pool, wood-fired hot tub, exceptional pool house with mezzanine, and Port Isaac close by.
Experience coastal luxury with panoramic views, private pool and Port Isaac close by
Rosebud, Portreath
Rosebud, Portreath is a charming 2-bedroom bungalow in a wonderful seaside village, offering comfortable accommodation for couples or young families, with Portreath's golden beach and coastal path walks just a five-minute stroll away.
Experience relaxed coastal living in a charming seaside village bungalow
Sandy Boobies, St Ives
Sandy Boobies, St Ives is a beautifully refurbished five-bedroom family home just a short stroll from the harbour, featuring a spectacular multi-level garden with hot tub, outdoor fireplace and dining terrace beneath festoon lighting.
Experience St Ives coastal living with spectacular gardens and harbour beach moments away
18 The Sands, Carbis Bay
18 The Sands, Carbis Bay is a beautifully appointed two-bedroom apartment with spectacular sea views across the bay, featuring a balcony, contemporary coastal interiors, and direct access to golden Carbis Bay Beach and the scenic railway to St Ives.
Experience coastal luxury with sweeping bay views from your private Carbis Bay retreat
Gylly Cottage, Mousehole
Gylly Cottage, Mousehole is a beautifully styled fisherman's cottage across three floors in this enchanting harbour village, featuring a romantic bedroom with roll-top bath, characterful living spaces, and the seafront just moments away.
Experience harbourside romance in a beautifully styled Mousehole fisherman's cottage
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.