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Find your perfect holiday cottage in South Devon, from Dartmouth harbour stays to countryside escapes.

Handpicked Holiday Cottages in Devon

Discover beautiful coastal cottages, luxury retreats and dog-friendly holiday homes across Dartmouth, the South Hams and the wider Devon coast.

Welcome to Your Devon Escape, your trusted local choice for self-catering holiday cottages in Devon. Whether you’re searching for a luxury cottage by the sea, a dog-friendly retreat in the South Hams, a short break for two or a large family holiday home, we have handpicked properties to suit every escape. Browse holiday lets in Dartmouth, Bigbury, Totnes, Brixham and beyond, all chosen for their comfort, character and setting.

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Our featured holiday homes in Devon

Explore our Devon holiday destinations

Our curated collection of self-catering holiday cottages spans South Devon’s most sought-after coastal and countryside locations, from the historic harbour town of Dartmouth to the golden beaches of Bigbury-on-Sea and the rolling hills of the South Hams. Whether you’re planning a relaxed family holiday, a romantic short break or a dog-friendly Devon escape, our local team is here to help you find the perfect place to stay.

Spend your days walking the South West Coast Path, exploring Devon’s charming fishing villages, or simply unwinding with sea views. Then return to the comfort of your self-catering cottage, knowing every detail has been taken care of.

With unforgettable scenery, year-round activities and welcoming holiday homes throughout Devon, your perfect staycation starts here.

Looking for some inspiration?

When you browse our handpicked collection of holiday homes in South Devon, you’re choosing comfort, character and a place to truly unwind. Each of our Devon holiday cottages has been carefully selected for its unique charm, thoughtful touches and welcoming atmosphere.

Whether you’re planning a romantic coastal escape, a memorable family holiday or looking for dog-friendly cottages where everyone can come along, we’re here to help you find the perfect place to stay.

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Trusted Devon Holiday Stays, Rated by Our Guests

Kaheel

5 stars
July 29, 2026
The instructions to getting to and into the house were straightforward and easy to follow. The turn into the drive from the main road is very tight but our estate made it ok. The house is beautiful inside with plenty of space in the living areas and kitchen, which has everything you need. There are lovely wooden beams throughout and the living room has a large cosy corner sofa and large smart TV. The log burner look…

Diane

5 stars
May 21, 2026
A beautiful, peaceful setting and a clean and well equipped cabin. Comfortable beds. We enjoyed our stay very much. Thanks for the clear instructions for getting there!

Graham

5 stars
August 16, 2026
We couldn’t have picked a better place to celebrate a really special stay in Dartmouth. Our son was passing out from Britannia Naval College and it was my wife’s 60th Birthday. The house was perfect. Amazing location just above the town with views over the river from every beautifully decorated room. The outside space was a real highlight particularly the lovely terrace looking straight out over the river. The house…

Susan

5 stars
February 22, 2026
The apartment was in a perfect location. It was clean, warm and well equipped. We found it helpful to have parking. Tracey put herself out to ensure that we could check in early; she greeted us, showed us how everything worked and gave us her contact details in case we had any problems during our stay. Tracey had put a lot of thought in to what guests may need so the apartment had an umbrella and a beach bag with to…

Matt

5 stars
July 14, 2025
We recently had the pleasure of staying at this lovely house in South Devon, and it truly felt like a home away from home. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the cleanliness and attention to detail throughout the property. The spacious layout was perfect for our family, accommodating two young kids and our two dogs with ease. The views from the house were absolutely stunning, providing a picturesque ba…

Marc

5 stars
February 12, 2025
“We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay at Higher Venice for my mother’s 60th Birthday. Plenty of room for us all as a party of 7 adults, 5 children and 2 dogs. Lovely views and a very quiet location. Property was very clean and had all amenities required including a nice patio and BBQ area. A great base from which to explore this beautiful part of Devon”.

Kim

5 stars
December 20, 2023
“This is a magical home with the most beautiful view of the sea entrance to Dartmouth. Couldn’t have asked for better weather in December waking up to blue skies and sunshine. It’s worth the journey once you navigate all the steps and luggage down to Paul’s place. Would come again and bring more guests as there is plenty of room here for a big group. Love all the balconies and different levels of the house. Having a…

Dan

5 stars
April 2, 2026
A very enjoyable stay! Dartmouth was lovely and the house is relatively close to the high street … but the hill up to the house was quite the incline – It was just about manageable with young children / pram.

Emma

5 stars
August 22, 2026
We spent a lovely two weeks in the Hen House. The rooms were a good size, and the open plan kitchen, dining and living room was great. The decking area was lovely, and we VERY much enjoyed the company of the two seemingly resident, very friendly, cats: they were very good, and didn’t try to come inside [very often!]). The only reason for the lack of a five star review is that we ran out of hot water quite a lot. The…

Imogen

5 stars
April 2, 2026
Unbelievable house in the perfect location. We loved everything about this property. Will be back next year!