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Choose Your Favourite West Country Holiday Cottage

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!

An outdoor table laid for dinner on a deck overlooks a boat-filled Falmouth Estuary.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
3

The Watch House is a holiday cottage in Falmouth on the waterfront in the heart of this fabulous Cornish resort. Through its windows, guests can enjoy amazing 180-degree views across Falmouth Harbour. It sleeps up to 8 guests and has reserved parking. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

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Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
3

The Brewery is a unique conversion providing a very comfortable 3 bedroomed detached house with a large garden and access to an organic farm littered with swimming ponds. The kitchen dining area works very well and the views from the bedrooms and living rooms are incredible with views through the adjacent swimming lake south to the Jurassic coast and west towards Golden Cap, Hardown Hill and Morcombelake. The fold down downstairs bed and adjacent shower room allow for less mobile guests to be comfortable as do the ramp to the patio. The coast at Seatown is 2 miles and the vibrant towns of Bridport and Lyme Regis are 15 mins.

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A thatched stone-built farmhouse and courtyard.
Sleeps
30
Bedrooms
12

North End Farm is a delightful property near Bridport and the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. It offers ample furnished grounds, rustic charm, lovely views & stunning sunsets. Surrounded by rolling green hills, the farm offers pet-friendly holiday cottages and cabins for couples, small families and large groups.

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A large contemporary holiday home overlooks a beach and St. Michaels Mount in Cornwall
Sleeps
10
Bedrooms
5

Captains House, a large holiday cottage in Marazion, enjoys direct, uninterrupted views across crystal clear water to St Michael’s Mount. This luxury waterfront Cornish coast cottage is immaculately presented and enjoys direct access to a sandy beach. Sleeps 10.

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Between shrubs and a mature tree, stands a Cornish 2-storey stone-barn conversion
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Jam First is a gorgeous stone-built romantic cottage in the lovely locale of Trethawle, Cornwall. The pet-friendly holiday home for two possesses a subtle luxurious style, exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, a wood burner and a pleasant suntrap courtyard. Explore the Cornish coast and countryside in style.

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A stone-built cottage with a large glass roofed sun room overlooking fields and a wooded valley.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Goose Run Cottage offers a peaceful escape in the countryside. This stunning open-plan stone cottage is located in Corscombe on a private estate that provides breathtaking views of the Dorset countryside. You'll have plenty of space to relax and unwind amidst its charming south-facing garden, elegant furnishings, expansive skies, and even a tree house.

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A semi-detached Cornish cottage overlooks a block-paved courtyard.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Curlew's Cwtch offers country charm within reach of the ocean. The pet-friendly holiday cottage lies moments from the beaches of Polzeath. It boasts views of the Cornish countryside from its ample garden, a pastel palette with local art, open-plan design, picture windows and a wood-burning stove.

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A 4-storey, classic Bath-stone terraced house overlooking a street.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Georgian Courtyard is an elegant romantic cottage set just moments from the highlights of Bath in Somerset. The beautiful property offers a soft palette with dashes of colour, luxurious décor and furnishings, a log fire, and a pleasant courtyard bordered by blooming pretty flowers.

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2
Bedrooms
1

Set on the peaceful Strawberryfield Park resort near Cheddar, The Levels is a stylish architect-designed eco-lodge with a hot tub possessing abundant light and cool tones, perfect for discerning couples seeking a relaxing break in the Somerset countryside.

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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.