Rent Find self catering and cottages with an open fire or a wood burner in South West England

Treetops, Moult Hill, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1200 to £ 2500

Self catering accommodation in Moult Hill sleeps 10.

Features include: • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Pub near by • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: An extensive family property nestling in the woodland above North Sands with quick access to North and South Sands beaches, and within walking distance of central Salcombe. The house is surrounded by trees (hence the name!) offering a degree of seclusion, whilst still providing glimpses of the estuary from most of rooms. Treetops can sleep ten and has been the subject of considerable investment by the owners to bring the property to a high level of comfort with particular care taken to provide a 'home from home' with games and DVDs for those 'occasional' rainy days.

The Old School, South Perrott, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £483

Self catering accommodation in South Perrott sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview:

The Old School details

A charming stone and tiled holiday country cottage which used to be the village school. Keeping original features like the school bell, vaulted kitchen/dining room, Gothic arched doors and mullion windows, this luxury self catering cottage has recently been sympathetically refurbished to a high standard.

This holiday rental is set on a quiet lane overlooking open countryside with a walled fully enclosed garden including a pond. There is a Loggia open on two sides under tiled roof with timber decking, power and lighting connected for external dining.

This self catering holiday cottage is in South Perrott, a friendly village situated on the Somerset/Dorset border which supports an inn (100m) and Parish church. Nearby, there are plenty of places to visit, including the small market town of Crewkerne (2.5 miles) with two supermarkets and a range of shops and services including a swimming pool.

Mainline train services are from Crewkerne Station (two miles away) to Exeter and London Waterloo. Travel time from London: 2.5 hours.

The Cottage, Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £414 to £ 883

Self catering accommodation in Dartmouth sleeps 5.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Pub near by • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: A traditional Dartmouth stone cottage retaining much of its original charm. Sympathetically renovated to a very high standard throughout, the property is over three floors and is ideally suited to couples or families. A lovely courtyard area outside is perfect for relaxing in and comes complete with table and chairs, for alfresco dining.

Thornwell Cottage, Dittisham, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £346

Self catering accommodation in Dittisham sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Golf near by • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview:

Thornwell Cottage details

Thornwell Cottage is a 200 year old detached Grade II listed property with flagstone floors, exposed beams, extensive private gardens, plum orchard and a paved sitting / dining area. Views across the River Dart can be enjoyed from the lawns and bedrooms.The property is on a quiet single track lane just 75m level walk from the free car park, and is situated in the centre of Dittisham, one of the most charming and unspoilt villages in the South Hams.

The picturesque waterfront, ancient church, two friendly pubs, well stocked village shop and riverside cafe are all within easy distance of Thornwell Cottage, making it the ideal holiday haven at any time of year. Ring a bell at the waters edge just minutes from the property to summon the ferry to Greenway, former home of Agatha Christie, (see National Trust website), hire a boat to explore the river yourself, or take the passenger boat from Dittisham to historic Dartmouth with its wonderful range of shops and restaurants.

From Dartmouth a variety of boat trips are available including Dartmouth Castle, Salcombe and the lovely town of Totnes, or hop across on the ferry to Kingswear and take the delightful steam train journey to Paignton. Blackpool Sands, a Blue Flag Award-winning beach is within eight miles and features the Venus Beach Cafe which serves organic and locally produced food.

Dittisham is a popular crabbing hotspot for old and young alike so get your crabbing lines and bait from the Anchorstone cafe and grab a crab or two! The crabs don't mind - they know they'll be scuttling home to the riverbed at the end of the day.

Backed by green hills and woodlands, walkers are well catered for with excellent walking opportunities, including the Dart Valley Trail which runs through the village close by the property.

PARKING: Proceed along The Level and turn left into The Level Car Park (Free parking). Proceeding on foot, Thornwell Cottage is a very short walk away; turn left out of the car park and go straight along the lane for approx. 60 metres then look for a high white iron gate set in to a stone wall on your right hand side. (See main property image above, but note that you will be approaching the property from the other direction, so the gate will be on your right).

Fraggle Rock, Port Isaac, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £351 to £ 756

Self catering accommodation in Port Isaac sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Short Breaks • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: With partial views of the coastline and out to sea, this charming former coastguard cottage is set in a slightly elevated position above the lovely old Cornish fishing village of Port Isaac with the advantage of on-site parking.  One of a small row of double glazed cottages set in a quiet sheltered courtyard; it is just a couple of minutes walk down the hill to the picturesque harbour, famously known as the fictional setting of Doc Martin. 

The front door opens to a useful entrance lobby with cloaks cupboard and an inner door leads directly into a fully fitted kitchen/diner with a Cornish slate floor and dining table and chairs arranged in one corner.  To one side, an attractive warm and cosy sitting room has natural exposed stonework on one wall, a pine dresser and comfortable lounge seating arranged before the stone fireplace housing the multi fuel burner. 

In one corner of the sitting room, cottage stairs lead directly up to a small first floor landing, a modern shower room W.C. with heated towel rail and two pleasantly furnished bedrooms each with a wash basin.  There is a double bedroom and a master bedroom with the choice of a 6ft double or 3ft zip linked twin beds; both bedrooms have oblique views over the village, headland and sea. 

From the latter, an unusual first floor French door opens to a stoutly built wooden bridge leading directly out to the enclosed rear garden partly terraced into the hillside with steps up to a sloping lawn and a decked patio with views over the cottage rooftops to the sea and cliffs.  There is parking for one car directly outside the property and all the village amenities are a short walk down the steep hill where there are several good restaurants serving freshly caught fish and it is usually possible to watch the singers the Fishermans Friends perform on the quayside in summer evenings. 

There is also a pub offering food and a supermarket at the top of the village and for a wider choice of amenities the market town of Wadebridge is about 9 miles.  Port Isaac and Port Gaverne have small shingly beaches at low tide and the glorious sandy beaches on the Camel Estuary, including Polzeath, Daymer Bay and Rock are all approximately a 15 minute drive.  The South West Coast Path meanders out of the village in both directions offering spectacular scenery and there are watersports and three golf courses within easy reach.

Savernake, Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £712 to £ 1737

Self catering accommodation in Thurlestone sleeps 8.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps

Accommodation overview: Savernake is a detached beachside holiday home with superb sea views, lovely gardens, ample parking and, most importantly, quick and immediate access to Thurlestone Sands beach. This spacious 1920's property (once frequented by 'Lawrence of Arabia'!) is equipped and presented to a high 3-Star standard, and offers flexible accommodation and great value for large family parties or groups of couples alike, with or without a pet!

14a Courtenay Street, Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £380 to £ 977

Self catering accommodation in Salcombe sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Pub near by • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: A terraced 19th Century town cottage which has undergone renovation and refurbishment to a high standard. Superb views of the main anchorage towards Snapes Point and South Pool Creek in the distance.

Lavender Cottage, Radstock, Somerset, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £530

Self catering accommodation in Radstock sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Romantic Breaks • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access R

Accommodation overview:

Lavender Cottage details

Lavender Cottage is situated at the end of a quiet country lane, having been recently refurbished to provide luxury living for those wishing to escape for some peace and tranquility.

There are plenty of local attractions close by, namely the stunning village of Mells with a local post office selling local produce and a great family pub. The heritage city of Bath is 12 miles south of the property and can be easily reached using the park and ride facility. There is plenty to do in Bath with an array of shopping outlets, boutiques, cafes and restaurants as well as famous sites such as The Roman Baths, Pump Rooms, Thermae Spa and the Royal Crescent.
The popular Longleat Safari Park is approximately six miles from the property and is a great family day out.

Frome, 4 miles is the closest town and benefits from a vibrant atmosphere, with plenty of quirky, independent shops and cafes. There is a local market every Wednesday and Saturday along with a great arts and music scene with an art gallery in the main town car park.

The Vobster Inn is within walking distance of the property and has a lovely beer garden during the summer months.Other great family gastro style pubs include The Talbot at Mells, The Grange at Whatley and the Archangel in Frome town centre all of which have lovely outside dining areas.

The closest train station is Frome, which is 15 minutes from the property and benefits from a direct link to London Paddington, through Bath Spa taking approximately 90 minutes.