Rent Find self catering and cottages close to fishing in South West England

White Pebble Cottage, Port Isaac, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £296 to £ 630

Self catering accommodation in Port Isaac sleeps 4.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Fishing near by • Short Breaks • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This attractive comfortable and welcoming stone cottage is in the middle of the fishing village, about 75 yards from the harbour and adjacent to a millstream which runs through a neighbour's garden.

Entered by a stable door directly from the road, there is a beamed, newly fitted kitchen with a slate floor and pine dining area. The sitting room with a window seat set into a bay over the stream, has a stone fireplace with coal effect fire. At the rear of the cottage is a hall / cloaks area and a bathroom W.C. with hand basin, shower over the bath and heated towel rail.

Upstairs are two bedrooms, one with two single beds, the other a double has an en-suite W.C. and basin. Slightly set apart from the cottage, a sunny patio garden at the rear has a bench seat, however pets will require supervision outside. The cottage is not suitable for toddlers. Although narrow cars may be unloaded outside, the village car park is at the top of the hill. The shops, inns and restaurants are all close at hand.

Please note: Bed linen is available at £10 per double & £5 per single to be paid on arrival. Towels are not available. A weekly parking ticket currently costs £28 in the council car park, or £18 in Trewetha Lane car park, a slightly longer walk.

Rampisham Hill Farm Barn, Hooke, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £443

Self catering accommodation in Hooke sleeps 6.

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

Accommodation overview:

Rampisham Hill Farm Barn details

Rampisham Hill Farm Barn is a light and airy barn that has recently been converted to a very high standard. The property is located in Thomas Hardy country in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just outside the pretty village of Hooke and a short drive away from the small town of Beaminster and the beaches and cliffs of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast.

There are excellent walks and cycle rides across the West Dorset countryside directly from the property, with the Iron Age Fort of Eggardon Hill and the nature reserves of Kingcombe and Powerstock Common all nearby, along with many other historic towns and villages. The barn is located on a working sheep farm and guests are welcome to meet and help look after the animals.

A number of good pubs are within a 10 minute drive away such as The Three Horseshoes at Powerstock and the Acorn at Evershot. Also within a 10 minute drive are plenty of local services and conveniences found in either Maiden Newton or Beaminster.

Puckhams, Stoke Abbott, Dorset, South West England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1146

Self catering accommodation in Stoke Abbott sleeps 12.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Cottage Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview:

Puckhams details

Puckhams is wonderfully situated in the delightful quiet rural village of Stoke Abbott with a church which dates from the 12th century and village pub which serves excellent food. The property sits in its own beautiful mature gardens to the front and rear with fine peaceful views.

The surrounding countryside has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and provides an abundance of wonderful local produce, country craft and walking experiences.

The town of Beaminster, with good shops and restaurants, is two miles away and The Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site famous for its stunning scenery, beaches and fossil hunting opportunities, 20 minutes drive. The property has been renovated to a high standard and provides luxury, spacious, practical accommodation, flooded with natural light and furnished in a classic contemporary style.

Broad Downs Barn, Malborough, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 14
Weekly prices from £1300 to £ 3890

Self catering accommodation in Malborough sleeps 14.

Features include: Wheelchair Accessible • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Swimming Pool • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Fishing near by • Pub near

Accommodation overview: Set within 22 acres of privately owned pasture land, Broad Downs Barn forms part of Broad Downs Farm dating from c.1860 and consisting of the original farmhouse, stables, barn and piggery. Approached by its own private lane, the barn has been converted to the highest of standards whilst maintaining its original exterior integrity. Internally it provides spacious, luxury modern family holiday accommodation, contemporary design and technical specification. The barn is serviced by the latest 'Green' technology in terms of domestic heating and hot water by means of geothermal ground-source heat pumps, with low energy lighting throughout and incorporates environmentally sustainable waste management..

The Shippen, Membury, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £397

Self catering accommodation in Membury sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Romantic Breaks • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Games Room • Cottage Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview:

The Shippen details

The Shippen is in a remarkable,elevated position allowing views that stretch several miles along and across the Yarty River Valley with its pattern of small irregular fields and copses. Families describe The Shippen as being very 'child-friendly'. It is enveloped by accessible woodlands, apple orchards and farm fields.

At the end of a long, shared drive, amids thedge-lined winding lanes, badgers, deer, rabbits, (40 species of moth were counted on a June evening) and various birds of prey are commonly seen and a bluebell wood is a short walk away. A weir pool with a salmon ladder lies along one of the many footpaths nearby. Within five miles, there are three superb local family run farm shops, the River Cottage Canteen, and a choice of nearby pubs renowned for good food and beer.

Cider is made in the main barn and guests are encouraged to help themselves from the barrel. Photography and descriptions can't come close to capturing the scale and loveliness of the surroundings.

Within a 20 minute drive is the seaside town of Lyme Regis, part of the Jurassic Coast, the World Heritage Site famous for fossils. Branscombe, Beer, Axmouth,and Charmouth, are only a little further down the coast. Within an easy 40 minute drive are Dartmoor and Exmoor.

The antiques and second hand book town of Honiton is on the way to the Devon Cathedral city of Exeter. Just over the border into Dorset are many Iron Age hill forts. Astronomy enthusiasts will appreciate the Dark Sky area.

9 Prospect House, Hallsands, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £705 to £ 1603

Self catering accommodation in Hallsands sleeps 5.

Features include: • Garden • Swimming Pool • Close to the Sea • Fishing near by • Cottage Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Perched high above the ruins of a tiny fishing village, Prospect House is a former hotel with a remarkable and romantic history, carefully restored and converted into stunning apartments and cottages in recent years. Many of the new properties have wonderful and dramatic sea views whilst all have access to the beautifully landscaped gardens, outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis courts and private parking.Apartment 9 (Second Floor)A light and sunny second floor apartment, presented in a stylish New England theme and furnished to a very high standard throughout. The accommodation, which boasts stunning sea views from both the master bedroom and open plan living area, is the perfect holiday retreat for discerning couples or families with up to three children.

Long Meadow Barn, Down St Mary, Devon, South West England

Sleeps 7
Weekly prices from £443

Self catering accommodation in Down St Mary sleeps 7.

Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Pub near by • Easy Walking Access • Cottage Sleeps 7

Accommodation overview:

Long Meadow Barn details

Long Meadow Barn is a charming, spacious detached converted barn set in the rural village of Down St. Mary. It is the ideal safe rural retreat set within its own garden and yet within easy access of Crediton or Exeter. The surrounding countryside is ideal for walking, cycling and golf with Waterbridge Golf Course less than a mile away. The Two Moors Way runs through Down St. Mary as do a variety of public footpaths. Fishing is also available locally.

There are numerous local country pubs in the surrounding villages, the nearest being The Devonshire Dumpling 1/2 mile away, a short stroll, which serves excellent food. Copplestone, a mile away, features a general store and post office where provisions can be bought. Crediton is seven miles away where there are Indian restaurants which provide home delivery, Chinese takeaways, a leisure centre with public swimming pool, a large Tesco and a smaller Morrisons.

The village of Zeal Monachorum, a couple of miles away, boasts a pub and a small leisure centre that offers an indoor swimming pool, as well as an extensive renowned indoor and outdoor children's play area suitable for all ages which is perfect for those rainy days, skittles, snooker, all of which will entertain the whole family, as well as good food.

Dartmoor National Park is approximately 10 miles away with breathtaking scenery where you can walk and explore the countryside and heritage sites. There are also National Trust properties to explore within easy driving distance such as Castle Drogo, Rosemoor and Knighthayes which offer beautiful gardens and an interesting house. From Morchard Road station,which is 1/2 mile away, the Tarka Line trains run offering lots of walks from a number of stations en route.

Within a short 40 minute drive, there are gorgeous sandy beaches on both the north and south coasts offering sailing, excellent surfing and other water sports. Alternatively, the historic cathedral city of Exeter, 5 miles away, boasts fantastic shopping and numerous excellent restaurants. Sightseeing tours are available or you can explore the Cathedral, underground passages or visit the Northcott Theatre or cinema.

Spring Cottage, St Columb Minor, Cornwall, South West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £352 to £ 947

Self catering accommodation in St Columb Minor sleeps 6.

Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Short Breaks • Cottage Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Just a 5 minute drive or a 15 minute walk by footpath from the sandy beach at Porth, this double glazed, imaginatively renovated mid-terrace stone cottage is set in the old village centre of St Columb Minor, on the outskirts of Newquay.  About a mile from the sea, this Church town still retains its village atmosphere with its 15th century church and traditional pub yet it is an ideal holiday base just inland from the North Cornwall beaches and South West Coast Path. 

Approached through a small walled and gated courtyard at the front, the stable door opens into a long hallway with coat pegs, leading to a utility room with laundry facilities and an adjacent well-equipped fully fitted kitchen.  A wide archway leads through to a conservatory with dining furniture and patio doors open to a securely enclosed rear courtyard garden with a slate patio area and eight steps leading up to a raised decking with wooden balustrade. 

To one side of the kitchen, double doors open into a warm and comfortable beamed sitting room with lounge seating arranged before the working open fireplace and a low doorway giving access to the entrance hall. 

A carpeted turning staircase leads directly up in one corner of the lounge to the first floor landing where there are three light and pleasant bedrooms at the front of the cottage; a double bedroom and two single rooms, one with a 2ft 6in bed.  Two steps at the rear continue up to a family bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and the master bedroom with a kingsize bed overlooking the rear sun deck and en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin. 

There is parking for two medium sized cars at a private garage across the road.  The property is within an easy five minute walk of the village store, dog-friendly pub, church and supermarket and the nearest sandy beach is at Porth, popular with families for its safe bathing, and is about a 15 minute walk by footpath.

Newquay has something for everyone including numerous beaches, a zoo, sea life centre and water park and is approximately a 5 minute drive or half hour walk.  Ten pin bowling, Treloy 9 hole golf course and coarse fishing at Porth Reservoir are all very close by.  Padstow and Wadebridge are a 20 minute drive, and Watergate Bay and Mawgan Porth are three and five miles respectively; the former is home to Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Restaurant.