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  • A living room with leather sofas a wall-mounted television and glass door with curtains at Garden View in Kingskerswell
    8
    Kingskerswell, Devon
    • Sleeps2
    • Bedrooms1
    • PetsNo

      4.8★

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    Lovely ground floor apartment close to English Riviera. (Ref. 967259)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Washing machine
    • Baby-friendly

    7 nights from $568

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  • A small wooden house with two skylights on the roof and a blue patio set on the wooden deck surrounded by greenery at Orchard Loft in Brownston near Modbury
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    41
    Brownston near Modbury, Devon
    • Sleeps2
    • Bedrooms1
    • PetsYes

      4.7★

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    This delightful apartment is situated in Brownston, Devon. (Ref. 1005265)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Dishwasher
    • Washing machine

    • 5% off - Mon 1st Jun to 4th Jul 2026

    7 nights from $575

    Last booked 1 hour ago
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  • An outdoor area with a hot tub and chairs at Primrose in Higher Wambrook near Chard
    19
    Higher Wambrook near Chard, Somerset
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsNo

      5.0★

      Perfect

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    Primrose is an enchanting lodge set in Higher Wambrook near Chard, with an outside hot tub looking onto countryside views in Somerset. (Ref. 1144914)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Hot Tub
    • Dishwasher

    7 nights from $1151

    Last booked 2 days ago
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  • An open plan kitchen and living area with bar stools at a kitchen island and leather sofas at Treetops in Southerton
    54
    Southerton, Devon
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsNo

      5.0★

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    An exceptional chalet-style accommodation resting on the outskirts of Newton Poppleford, Devon. (Ref. 16749)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Dishwasher
    • Washing machine

    7 nights from $1221

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  • A log cabin with a wooden deck at Foxglove in Higher Wambrook near Chard
    26
    Higher Wambrook near Chard, Somerset
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsNo

      4.8★

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    Foxglove is a graceful cottage near Chard, Somerset, with a woodburning stove to warm up the open-plan living area and a hot tub in the garden to relax in. (Ref. 1164388)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Hot Tub
    • Dishwasher
    • Baby-friendly

    7 nights from $1151

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  • An outdoor space with a table and chairs at Ocean Terrace 28 Mullacott Ilfracombe
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    25
    Mullacott, Ilfracombe, Devon
    • Sleeps6
    • Bedrooms3
    • PetsYes

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    Ocean Terrace 28 is a delightful single-storey wooden lodge resting in the hamlet of Mullacott, Ilfracombe, Devon, close to a shop and beaches. (Ref. 1184033)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Dishwasher

    • 15% off - Tue 14th Apr to 3rd Jul 2026

    7 nights from $891

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  • A house with a deck and hot tub at Cornwall Lodge Spa in Praze-An-Beeble
    14
    Praze-An-Beeble, Cornwall
    • Sleeps6
    • Bedrooms3
    • PetsNo

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    Cornwall Lodge Spa is a lovely, two-storey lodge on Clowance Holiday Park near Praze-an-Beeble, Cornwall, with a hot tub and on-site swimming pool. (Ref. 1192962)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Electric car charging
    • Swimming pool
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Hot Tub
    • Dishwasher
    • Baby-friendly

    7 nights from $2273

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  • A living room with two grey sofas and a wooden coffee table facing a wall-mounted TV by the window at The Lobster Pot in Westward Ho
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    30
    Westward Ho!, Devon
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsNo

      5.0★

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    This superb first-floor apartment rests in Westward Ho!, Devon. (Ref. 1066554)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Dishwasher
    • Baby-friendly

    • 10% off - Mon 8th Jun to 25th Jun 2026

    • 10% off - Fri 3rd Jul to 30th Jul 2026

    7 nights from $1346

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  • An exterior view of a stone and plaster building with a balcony and a gravel courtyard at Becket's Barn in Northlew
    30
    Northlew, Devon
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsNo

      5.0★

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    A charming, reverse-level barn conversion resting in the chocolate box village of Northlew, Devon. (Ref. 1132218)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Hot Tub
    • Dishwasher
    • Baby-friendly

    7 nights from $1083

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  • A house with windows and a door in an outdoor area at Pylemoor Cottage in Washfield near Tiverton
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    57
    Washfield near Tiverton, Devon
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsYes

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    Pylemoor Cottage, a charming pet-friendly cottage in Washfield, Devon with a woodburning stove, table tennis, rural views and is near Exmoor National Park. (Ref. 1197683)

    • Wi-fi
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    • Washing machine

    7 nights from $970

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For the perfect blend of charming towns and villages, vast open countryside, AONB’s, and breath-taking coastline, look no further than the South West. To experience this popular corner of England, choose from our choice of last-minute holidays in the South West.

Why Last-Minute Holidays in South West England

A stay in a last-minute cottage in the South West provides the perfect opportunity to explore some of the most beautiful regions.

Will you escape to Cornwall? Renowned for its rugged clifftops, quaint fishing villages, and world-renowned beaches, where the sands are golden and there are watersports opportunities aplenty. Make sure you don’t miss out on any of the coast, with a walk along the renowned South West Coast Path.

Devon is a fantastic escape for all, as well as being known as a playground for explorers. Echoing Cornwall with its equally stunning coastline with sprawling beaches, as well as its own unique touches of The English Riviera, and the explorers haven of Dartmoor National Park.

Or perhaps you’d prefer a trip to Dorset, where you can venture into the Dorset AONB and go fossil hunting along the Jurassic Coast.

The outdoor and beach action doesn’t stop in Somerset, where you’ll find National Trust sites, waterside towns and villages, and historic cities. Along with Hampshire, where you can soak up the rich maritime history, views from its chalk cliffs, and enjoy the wildlife rich wonders of the New Forest.

Places to Visit During Last-Minute Holidays in the South West

You will be spoilt for which region to visit first during your last-minute break in the South West.

Take a trip to Cornwall, where in the North, you will find the charming towns and villages of Boscastle, Bude, Tintagel, Port Isaac, and Newquay. All of which offer beautiful beaches and fantastic watersports opportunities. Whilst in the South you can enjoy the popular locations of St Ives, Porthcurno, and Praa Sands.

Or enjoy some time in Devon, where you can explore the sought-after after destinations of Plymouth, Salcombe, Dartmouth, Torquay, and the bustling city of Exeter. Visit the impressive Exeter Cathedral, shop till you drop in the city centre, or dine at the wealth of restaurants on offer.

Experience the best of Dorset with a trip to the waterside towns and villages of Weymouth, which boasts a variety of family-friendly attractions, the awe-inspiring Lulworth Cove, Swanage, Poole, and Bournemouth.

Venture further to Somerset, where you can truly get out in the great outdoors in the Exmoor National Park, Quantock Hills, and Mendip Hills AONB. Be sure to visit the historic town of Bath, where you can visit the Roman Baths and relax in the Thermae Spa.

Types of Last-Minute Cottages South West

If you’re looking for a short break holiday to the South West with that special extra something, check out our range of cottages with a hot tub, cottages with a swimming pool, and luxury cottages.

Planning on bringing your pooch? We’ve got you covered with our collection of dog-friendly cottages and pets go free cottages. Or if you’re looking to get a discount, keep an eye on our pet-friendly special offers!

Begin your last-minute holiday to the South West with Helpful Holidays today!

 

 

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