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
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New holiday homes to rent in Devon & Cornwall
Dory Cottage, Padstow
Dory Cottage, Padstow is a charming two-bedroom terraced retreat offering countryside views, a private enclosed garden with patio and BBQ, and parking, just a mile from Padstow's harbour, shops, restaurants and the scenic Camel Trail cycle path.
Countryside views and coastal charm just a short distance from Padstow's harbour
Nuthatch Retreat, Fletchersbridge
Nuthatch Retreat, Fletchersbridge is a cosy one-bedroom Cornish barn conversion set in 20 acres of private woodland, with sweeping valley views, a wood burner, private patio, fire pit and Cardinham Woods on the doorstep for dog walks.
Cosy Cornish barn retreat amid 20 acres of woodland near Cardinham Woods
Cosy Nook, St Erth
Cosy Nook, St Erth is a charming 18th-century Cornish cottage with exposed beams, a granite fireplace and a lush tropical garden, perfectly placed for coastal train trips to St Ives and Cornwall's finest sandy beaches and dramatic coastal paths.
A cosy 18th-century Cornish cottage with a tropical garden near St Ives
Little Seaward, Boscastle
Little Seaward, Boscastle is a charming one-bedroom cottage on a working National Trust farm, just a mile from the village, with sea-view gardens, cosy contemporary interiors, and easy access to Tintagel Castle and Cornwall's dramatic coastline.
Rustic charm and sweeping sea views on a working Cornish farm near Boscastle
5 Pentyre House, Padstow
5 Pentyre House, Padstow is a romantic first-floor apartment in a grand Victorian house, with estuary views from its private decking, stylish open-plan living, a cosy double bedroom, and Padstow's harbourside charms just a short stroll away.
Romantic Victorian apartment with estuary views above Padstow's harbour
Bay Tree Cottage, Padstow
Bay Tree Cottage, Padstow is a charming two-bedroom retreat moments from the harbour, boasting countryside views, a sunny decked patio, cosy interiors, and easy access to beaches, galleries, and the Camel Trail, perfect for a relaxing family getaway.
Cottage charm, harbour strolls, and Cornish countryside views in Padstow
Hideaway Cottage, Padstow
Hideaway Cottage, Padstow is a charming three-storey townhouse tucked down a quiet alley near the harbour, featuring en-suite bedrooms, a pretty shared courtyard, and estuary views, perfectly placed for exploring Padstow's shops and restaurants.
Harbourside charm and estuary views await in historic Padstow's old town
Dene Court, Trenance
Dene Court, Trenance is a spacious, pet-friendly four-bedroom family house perched above Mawgan Porth, offering sea glimpses, a terrace for al fresco dining, a fire pit and garden, just half a mile from the dog-friendly surfing beach, shops and pub.
Cliffside family charm with sea glimpses above Mawgan Porth's surf beach
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.