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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!

Seafront views from the balcony of a Falmouth beach apartment.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Fabulous, uninterrupted views across the expanse of Falmouth Bay from the open-plan living room and balconies of this contemporary first-floor apartment always provide something of interest to catch your eye. It sleeps four in two bedrooms with two luxury bathrooms, WiFi and off-road parking.

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A cottagw window and French ?Doors are semi hidden by a flowering mass of climbing roses.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Ensconced in a flowering garden, Faerie World promises couples a true escape. The gorgeous romantic cottage for two in Bath enjoys views of a babbling stream from its terrace and boasts an interior decorated with contemporary elegance uing Farrow & Ball colours. Cuddle up in front of the cosy wood burner.

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

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

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Large, thatched Dorset Farmhouse overlooking a courtyard.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Manor Farmhouse is a thatched and beautifully presented country cottage near Maiden Newton, sleeping eight in four bedrooms with expansive rural views and river frontage, situated in a peaceful and idyllic location.

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A stone-built somesret holiday cottage with a mature garden overlooks a quiet lane.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Find the perfect home base for a rural holiday in the West Country with a stay at The Old Bull Stall. This former barn, now a charming 2-bedroom countryside cottage, is on the grounds of the owner’s working farm in the peaceful hamlet of Penselwood, near Wincanton in Somerset. Sleeps 4. Pets welcome.

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A hot tub and sunloungers on the deck of an timber eco lodge.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

This stunning eco-lodge in the beautiful Somerset countryside makes the perfect couples' retreat. The master suite has a king-size bed and a bathroom complete with a huge freestanding bath and LED lighting. Laze the hours away in your fab hot tub or enjoy a sunset together in the starlit courtyard.

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Sleeps
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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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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Ground-floor frontage of a stone-built holiday cottage in Mousehole.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Romance is assured at The Langley Tarne, a pet-friendly, one-bedroom holiday cottage Mousehole that boasts many traditional features as well as an open fire, modern comforts, and contemporary style a 2-minute stroll from the gorgeous harbour and the beautiful coastline of Cornwall.

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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.