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Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in The West Country

Hello lovely explorers! Did you know that a hidden gem awaits you in England's West Country? Picture this: quaint villages from Dunster to Burton Bradstock, serene seaside resorts from Lyme Regis to St.Ives, and many more idyllic locations perfect for creating holiday memories with your loved ones. Many of these charming spots are yet to be discovered by travellers like you when beginning their search.

But here's the thing, finding that perfect spot that ticks all your boxes – be it pet-friendly, beachside, or a secluded haven for walking holidays – can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. It's a real puzzle, isn't it? Where does one even start?

Well, worry not! My Favourite Holiday Cottages is here to make your search a (warm and gentle) breeze. The West Country, with its delightful weather, breath-taking landscapes, inviting beaches, and picturesque thatched villages, is the UK's beloved holiday destination. And we've got the key to unlock it just for you.

Our website is a treasure trove of hundreds of West Country holiday cottages. From coy romantic getaways perfect for couples in Somerset to grand historic homes for big family gatherings fit for a royal gathering in Devon you can filter through a comprehensive list of criteria to find your dream cottage. Looking for child-friendly cottages with a swimming pools or perhaps a hot tub on Exmoor? Just select your criteria and hit the search button!

A 2-storey double-fronted stone-built holiday cottage in Cornwall with a slate roof overlooks a large lawn. Behind the cottages is a bank of mature trees in full leaf.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Treverbyn Vean Stable is a tastefully refurbished detached 2-bedroom holiday home in the Cornish countryside near Dobwalls/ It is surrounded by almost one acre of beautiful grounds, including a garden and private access to the River Loveny, where guests can fish.

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A stone-built Dorset holiday cottage behind a row of mature shrubs overlooks an empty country lane.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Apple Tree Cottage is an authentic brick-and-flint terraced cottage dating back to 1730 near Sturminster Newton in Dorset. The pet-friendly holiday cottage sleeps four and offers a mature garden with a summerhouse and patio and an interior blending tradition with style and a warming log fire.

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Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Old Barbican is a large 18th-century detached period property and a superb holiday home in Looe that exudes quality, charm and character. The large 4-bedroom seaside property is a short distance from the bustling seaside port of Looe, one of Cornwall’s most popular seaside destinations.

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Ward Court holiday cottage isa brick property next to the village shop.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Bright and cosy, Wards Court 1 is perfect for a romantic getaway in Gloucestershire. Updated throughout, this self-catering apartment in Frampton on Severn is a lovely idyllic village retreat for two. The River Severn and nearby countryside offer many delightful options for exploring or simply relaxing together.

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L-shaped single-storey exterior of a Warwickshire holiday cottage overlooking a courtyard.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Cider Press is a light, warm and spacious semi-detached rural cottage in Ilmington, Warwickshire. The Cotswold stone barn conversion welcomes pets and is situated on a quiet lane in an AONB. The cottage offers lovely views, modernity, walks from the door, a garden with a small stream, and a log fire.

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A Falmouth Marina view from the deck of a waterside holiday apartment.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Byron's Retreat is a beautiful two-bedroom holiday apartment furnished to a high standard in an unrivalled position looking out over Port Pendennis Marina with the most amazing views across the harbour and out to sea.

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A grand 3-storey Georgian country house in the Cornish countryside partly surrounded by trees.
Sleeps
16
Bedrooms
8

The Vean is a large Georgian country house near St Austell, nestled among woodland, boasting refinement and luxury, abundant grounds, and an open fire. The luxury holiday cottage on Caerhays Estate is ideal for special occasions and just moments from Cornwall's coastline.

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A modern semi-detached Cornish holiday cottage with block-paved drive for car.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

7 Harlyn Cottages is a beautifully furnished, modern holiday home at Harlyn Bay near Padstow in North Cornwall. Within a short walk of a white sandy beach for surfing and rock-pooling, this family-friendly holiday cottage sleeps six and welcomes pets.

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Exteerio of a beachfront chalet bungalow overlooking a sea wall.
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
6

This lovely three-storey beachfront holiday cottage in Weymouth, Dorset, can sleep twelve people in six bedrooms.

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The West Country Cottages page includes coast, countryside and moorland properties in towns, villages and remote locations within the following counties: Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset. They may be tucked away down flower-filled country lanes, nestling in a remote moorland corner of Bodmin Moor, Dartmoor or Exmoor or overlooking a surfing beach on the North coasts of Devon and Cornwall. We'll help you to find the one that fits your criteria within a few clicks.