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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!

Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
3

The Cider House is a charming thatched cottage set on North End Farm in Chideock, Dorset. The large, pet-friendly cottage sleeps eight. It features exposed beams, stone walls, wooden floors, endless rural charm, an open-plan design, and multiple outdoor spaces for enjoying fresh air and views.

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Stone-built Dorset farm cottage with a patio, lawns and mature trees.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Uncover the unique charm of Droop Farm Cottage, an idyllic Doret holiday let in Hazelbury-Bryan. This 300-year-old stone barn, converted with care, is an elegant and inviting rural retreat in Dorset for families or friends. Characterized by small windows, a slate roof, and thoughtful décor, the cottage offers picturesque views and modern amenities. Set in the peaceful village of Hazelbury Bryan, Droop Farm Cottage is a perfect blend of comfort and countryside, creating an idyllic setting for a tranquil getaway. View our main page for more details and photos.

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A stone barn stands alone surrounded by wheat fields
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Blagdon Lower Barn promises true seclusion in its beautifully positioned remote location amid the Dorset countryside. Fields surround the pet-friendly cottage near Dorchester. It boasts extensive gardens with rural views and an interior with a high brick arch, open fire, open-plan design and luxurious décor.

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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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A Swiss-style wooden holiday lodge with a 1st floor deck looks out across lush Somerset countryside
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Panoramic Views is a chalet-inspired countryside cottage in the Trull area on the outskirts of the county town of Taunton, Somerset, offering stunning views of the Blackdown and Quantock hills, with a well-equipped kitchen, king master with en-suite with walk-in shower, and two flat-screen TVs.

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Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
2

Beachcombers is a lovely coastal cottage in Newquay with a pool just moments from the sands of Porth Beach in Cornwall. Pastel hues and modern facilities feature in the cottage, including generous open-plan living space. Beachcombers are ideal for a coastal family holiday.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Apple Tree Cottage is a picturesque chocolate box cottage in the heart of Burton Bradstock in Dorset. The pet-friendly cottage sleeps four and boasts a thatched roof and proximity to beautiful beaches, a furnished cottage garden, exposed beams, elegant furnishings, natural light and charm.

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Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
4

The Cider House and The Old Dairy combine to form one cottage on North End Farm in Chideock, Dorset. The pet-friendly 4-bedroom cottage sleeps 12 (including two sofa beds) and boasts a thatched roof, oak beams, wooden floors, and a log fire, as well as outdoor furnished spaces that capture the rural views.

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Exterior of a vine-covered Somerset farmhouse.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Find a relaxing escape from the bustle of everyday life with a stay at Church Farmhouse, a large holiday cottage in the South Somerset village of Winsham. This child-friendly barn conversion retains the original beams and gorgeous inglenook fireplace and features four upstairs double 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.