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 Old Duck House, Porthcothan
The Old Duck House, Porthcothan is a beautifully converted barn for two, with sweeping bay and countryside views, underfloor heating throughout, and direct access to stunning coastal walks, making it perfect for romantic getaways year-round.
Experience coastal romance with sweeping bay views from a beautifully converted barn
The Barn at Manor Meadows, Radnor
The Barn at Manor Meadows, Radnor is a beautifully converted couples' retreat in peaceful countryside near Truro, featuring bi-fold doors opening onto private decking, sophisticated interiors, and easy access to both golden beaches and rural trails.
Escape to countryside serenity with coastal adventures at your doorstep
North Shore, Crantock
North Shore, Crantock is a spacious four-bedroom detached cottage in one of Cornwall's prettiest coastal villages, offering an enclosed garden with barbecue, multiple living spaces, and just minutes from Crantock's magnificent sandy beach.
Experience coastal village charm with beach, dunes and Cornish countryside at your door
High View, Crumplehorn
High View, Crumplehorn is a beautifully converted barn set in a peaceful hilltop location with countryside and sea views, just 2 km from Polperro's fishing village charm, featuring reverse-level living, a spa bath, and shared farmland to explore.
Embrace countryside tranquillity and coastal adventures from a hilltop Cornish retreat
Weston Farm Barn, East Knowstone
Weston Farm Barn, East Knowstone is a luxurious detached barn conversion on the edge of Exmoor, featuring a private hot tub with countryside views, spectacular vaulted bedroom, wood burner, and peaceful rural setting perfect for romantic escapes.
Experience Exmoor romance in a luxury barn with hot tub and countryside views
Ocean Serenity, Westward Ho!
Ocean Serenity, Westward Ho! is a stunning reverse-level duplex directly on Golden Bay beach, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic Atlantic views, a private balcony for sunset watching, and contemporary coastal interiors.
Experience panoramic Atlantic views from a stunning beachfront duplex retreat
River Avon Retreat, Avonwick
River Avon Retreat, Avonwick is a romantic studio pod nestled beside the peaceful River Avon, that features a private hot tub, cosy fire pit, and dry heat sauna, together with stunning South Devon countryside and coast just moments away.
Escape to riverside romance with hot tub luxury in the heart of South Devon
The Haven, Branscombe
The Haven, Branscombe is a characterful two-bedroom cottage in an 18th-century terrace, featuring a cosy wood burner, stone-built summer shelter with patio views, and National Trust meadows leading to the Jurassic Coast just 500 metres away.
Experience coastal charm and countryside peace in this characterful Devon retreat
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.