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
Coverack Cottage, St Keverne
Coverack Cottage, St Keverne is a welcoming single-storey retreat on the Lizard Peninsula, featuring a peaceful enclosed garden, bright open-plan living spaces, and easy access to dramatic coastal paths, hidden coves, and Cornwall's unspoilt beauty.
Discover peaceful Lizard Peninsula living with coastal paths and hidden coves close by
Oriel Cottage, Muddiford
Oriel Cottage, Muddiford is a beautifully restored barn conversion in rolling North Devon countryside, featuring exposed stonework, a private hot tub beneath starlit Exmoor skies, and effortless access to dramatic coastal walks & moorland adventures.
Experience countryside tranquillity and coastal adventure from a characterful barn retreat
Sea Haze Number 6, Westward Ho!
Sea Haze Number 6, Westward Ho! is a spacious single-storey bungalow built in 2022, just a level walk from the village's famous three-kilometre sandy beach, featuring contemporary interiors, enclosed garden with country park views, and games room fun.
Modern coastal comfort with beach, golf and countryside all on your doorstep
Summercombe, Berrynarbor
Summercombe, Berrynarbor is a stunning Grade II-listed barn conversion set within a 60-acre rewilding project, featuring elegant interiors with vaulted ceilings and oak beams, private gardens with meadow access, and countryside walks from the door.
Experience Grade II-listed elegance amid 60 acres of rewilding in the Devon countryside
Belle View, Ilfracombe
Belle View, Ilfracombe is a charming first-floor apartment just off the high street, featuring an open terrace with harbour views, modern interiors throughout, and easy access to the town's historic harbour and dramatic coastal paths.
Discover harbour views and coastal charm from a bright Ilfracombe retreat
Nigel House, Mousehole
Nigel House, Mousehole is a characterful cottage in the heart of this enchanting fishing village, featuring a cosy wood burner, peaceful snug with sea views, original Cornish features, and the picturesque harbour just steps from your door.
Experience authentic Cornish charm in an enchanting harbourside fishing village
Lower Chasty Barn, Holsworthy
Lower Chasty Barn, Holsworthy is a stunning barn conversion set in peaceful Devon countryside, featuring original beams, contemporary interiors, a warming wood burner, private balcony with rural views, and secure paddock for dogs to roam freely.
Experience peaceful countryside living in a characterful barn with beams and views
Bude’s Cwtch, Bude
Bude's Cwtch, Bude is a contemporary first-floor apartment just moments from Crooklets Beach, featuring a bright Juliet balcony, modern coastal interiors with Smart TVs, and easy access to Bude's surf shops, restaurants, & spectacular coastal walks.
Experience contemporary coastal living moments from Bude’s golden surfing beaches
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.