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
Court Barton Farm, South Huish
Court Barton Farm, South Huish is a welcoming three-bedroom retreat set in a peaceful hamlet within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, featuring a characterful farmhouse kitchen, wood burner, wraparound garden, and coastal paths from the door.
Embrace peaceful countryside living with coastal walks straight from your door
Barley Mow Cottage, North Nethercleave Farm, Umberleigh
Barley Mow Cottage, North Nethercleave Farm, Umberleigh is a cosy two-bedroom retreat set in peaceful farmland, featuring a wood burner, private patio, games area, and easy access to Exmoor National Park and North Devon's celebrated beaches.
Discover Devon’s countryside charm with coastal adventures from your farmland retreat
The Old Sunday School, Rumford
The Old Sunday School, Rumford is a characterful Grade II-listed conversion in peaceful North Cornwall, featuring original arched windows, cosy wood burner, and stylish interiors, with coastal beaches and Padstow's renowned restaurants close by.
Experience chapel charm and coastal comfort in the heart of North Cornwall
Three Hares Cottage, Throwleigh
Three Hares Cottage, Throwleigh is a characterful two-bedroom retreat nestled in peaceful countryside close to Dartmoor National Park, featuring exposed beams, twin wood burners, and a rustic Aga kitchen, with Dartmoor ponies grazing nearby.
Experience Dartmoor’s timeless beauty from a secluded cottage hideaway
Sowanna Farm Cottage, White Cross
Sowanna Farm Cottage, White Cross is a peaceful two-bedroom retreat set within beautiful Cornish countryside near Mullion, featuring a games room with pool table and table football, expansive gardens, and easy access to stunning beaches.
Experience peaceful Cornish countryside living with beaches and coastal walks close by
Tranquillity Cottage, Appledore
Tranquillity Cottage, Appledore is a characterful retreat in the heart of this maritime village, featuring exposed beams, a cosy wood burner, and an enclosed rear yard, with spectacular North Devon beaches and coastal walks moments away.
Experience authentic coastal living in a characterful maritime village retreat
Upper Seafarer, 45 Fore Street, St Ives
Upper Seafarer, 45 Fore Street, St Ives is a bright two-bedroom apartment with spectacular harbour and bay views, featuring a private terrace for alfresco dining, contemporary open-plan living, and the beaches and cobbled streets of St Ives below.
Experience harbour views and artistic charm from your St Ives apartment retreat
Chapel Retreat, Polruan
Chapel Retreat, Polruan is a characterful three-storey cottage in peaceful Polruan village, featuring a spectacular roof terrace with panoramic River Fowey views, contemporary interiors, and private parking, moments from the beach and ferry to Fowey.
Experience riverside village charm with panoramic Fowey views from your private terrace
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.