South West England is a large area with nine official regions including Wiltshire, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Devon, Dorset, Cornwall, and the city-county of Bristol. The region's combination of beautiful landscape and extensive coastline along with a low population density makes Southwest holiday cottages a good choice for your next break. From cosy accommodation for two you can take romantic walks on Dartmoor, Exmoor, and Bodmin Moor while spacious family homes in the New Forest put excited children up close to its wild-roaming ponies.
Wherever you choose Southwest holiday cottages you'll have the benefits of both privacy and freedom along with amenities such as gardens, barbecues, cots for babies, well-equipped kitchens, and even hot tubs for romantic evenings. And, on the doorstep, you'll discover a wealth of attractions and activities whatever your interests. Explore cities and towns such as Bath, Portsmouth, Plymouth, Bristol, and Penzance or drive out from your comfortable accommodation to charming small villages such as Clovelly and Lynmouth. Privately owned and car-free Clovelly (there is an entrance charge) swoops down cobbled streets to a picturesque little harbour. Lynmouth is more of a traditional seaside village with beaches, fishing boats, and fish and chips.
This area of England is perfect for outdoor life, especially when you can return to cosy Southwest holiday cottages at the end of a day spent hiking. Walk stretches of the dramatic Jurassic Coastline or dip into the South West Coast path. This stretches from Minehead in Somerset to Poole in Dorset, taking in Cornwall and Devon along the way. Spacious self-catering accommodation is perfect for families as you don't have to follow anyone else's timetable. Drive out from your holiday accommodation and let the kids spend whole days exploring some of the best castles in England. Henry VIII built Pendennis Castle while Tintagel Castle is truly special with its Arthurian links. Both are in Cornwall while in Devon and Dorset you'll find Dartmouth and Corfe castles.
