South West Breaks

28 The Ruby, Holsworthy, North Devon

July 2nd, 2010

*2 bedroom luxury lodge, sleeps 4.
*Plenty of opportunities to go fishing!
*Open-plan living space.
*Freeview and DVD player.

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Situated about 5 miles away from Dartmoor national park, 28 The Ruby offers splendid countryside views. The holiday lodge also benefits from a furnished, wheelchair friendly decked area.

Set in a rural position, you may be surprised to know that there is plenty to do in the area. Sporty people can choose from Cycling, golf and free coarse fishing, whilst Laser-sport and Harlequins leisure centre are more family friendly activities.

A handy, detailed information pack is provided to help guests make the most of their break.

From £419 per week

Treveth, Penzance, West Cornwall

July 1st, 2010

*Spacious, 3 bedroom cottage. Sleeping up to 8.
*The dining area features a piano!
*Funky furnished loft area- can accommodate two overnight guests.
*Jacuzzi bath.
*For more details, please click here.

Plonked in the town of St Just, Treveth features an abundance of panoramic views. The property features modern facilities such as Wi-Fi connection, Sky TV and a video player.

Nearby, Cot Valley is a nice day out for wildlife lovers. Cape Cornwall, with it’s rocky Priest Cove beach and golf club, is popular and close by. St Just itself has a thriving art scene and is home to numerous galleries.

One more thing, I understand there is not only a BBQ in the garden, but also a fire pit. I could end off here, as I’m pretty sure that any guy who is reading will have booked this holiday. However, there may be women who don’t understand why this is, or why at present their husband is dementedly rummaging for flammable objects. A fire pit is the male equivalent of a talking pony or a benevolent shoe fairy. Treveth awaits you!

From £409 per week.

Dolphins Crest, Paignton, South Devon

June 30th, 2010

*Dashing Devonshire dreamhouse.
*4 bedroom property, sleeps up to 8.
*Furnished snug with selection of games.
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Exterior-wise, have you come across a more handsome holiday property in Devon yet? Dolphins Crest has a Xbox 360, plasma TV and a Sky+ HD package, so you’ll be pretty keen on the inside too! The garden is arranged into tiers, and contains patio furniture, a summer house and a BBQ area.

Paignton features activities like Quaywest water park, a friendly archery club, and crazy golf. Tuition for a range of water-sports is available. Own a jet ski? Then head on down to Elberry Cove, just over 3 miles away.

Elsewhere, Brixham makes for a super fishing trip. If you are lucky, a friendly local may pass on a secret or two! Torquay has a seafront bristling with wine bars and pretty pavement cafes, giving it a nice cosmopolitan vibe. The town also has ten pin bowling. Both Brixham and Torquay are short car journeys away.

From £509 per week.

1 At the beach, Torcross, South Devon

June 26th, 2010

*Authentic seaside stunner.
*2 Bedroom ground floor apartment. Sleeps 6.
*Set in a dashing, distinctive area.
*Allocated parking space.
*For more details, please click here.

Part of a scrumptious set of  apartments called At the beach, Number 1 is probably the pick of the bunch. With it’s seaside adjacent terrace, you will want to do some alfresco dining every night! Set on the ground floor, this self catering property has a open plan living area. Freeview, a DVD player and some board games are all available.

Torcross has more facilities than you might expect, such as a post office, numerous cafes and even a pottery shop! The At the beach development is near Slapton Lay nature reserve, which is home to a rich selection of wildlife, as well as the biggest freshwater lake in the South West.

Kingsbridge is only a few miles away and has activities including a leisure centre, Cookworthy museum and canoeing in the Kingsbridge-Salcombe estuary.

From £549 per week.

10 At the beach, Torcross, South Devon

June 26th, 2010

*Fantastic first floor flat. Sleeps up to 6.
*Slapton Sands is right outside your door.
*Top notch interior- bang up to date.
*DVD player plus a few films.
*For more details, please click here.

Stylish and spacious, Number 10 has many modern features that help make it a really memorable place to stay on holiday. There is a big wall mounted TV with Freeview, contemporary kitchen and a Wi-Fi connection!

Torcross has a knowledgeable art community, who I’m sure will be happy to offer their experience to holidaymakers. The village is also home to the Start Bay Inn, where fish caught by the landlord can be washed down with local ciders and ales.

About 5 miles inland, there is Kingsbridge, a bustling market town with it’s own leisure centre and cinema. All in all, if you want a no expense spared, self catering holiday in a really, really distinctive area, consider Number 10 At the beach.

From £469 per week.

Milber Cottage, Kingswear, South Devon

June 25th, 2010

*Gorgeous 2 bedroom cottage, sleeps up to 4.
*Offering panoramic views of the River Dart.
*Very pleasant decor and furnishings.
*Furnished patio area, arranged into tiers- Most intriguing!
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Picture postcard pretty, Milber Cottage also benefits from modern touches like a DVD player and Freeview, allowing you to get the best of both worlds. For a two bedroom property, the living room and kitchen are on the large side.

Milber Cottage is set in Kingswear Villlage, where there are few quality places to eat, such as Zanne’s Bistro. Alternatively, there is always The Picnic Boat- A nimble, intimate vessel that cruises the River Dart whilst it’s passengers have cream teas, romantic dinners or even a Ploughman’s lunch!

Elsewhere, Brixham and it’s secluded coves are around 3 miles away. You would also have Berry Head Country Park and Churston golf club nearby. Fast Rabbit Farm is a 10 minute drive away from Dartmouth.

From £329 per week

The Sea Garden, Bigbury, South Devon

June 23rd, 2010

*2 bedroom quality cottage, sleeps up to 4.
*Just over 1.5 miles to Burgh Island.
*Well behaved pets are very welcome.
*Dine al fresco style on the furnished decked area.
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Come down to The Sea Garden and grab yourself a slice of rural relaxation. The view from bedroom 1 is sublime, offering a scene of rolling countryside with the sea in the background. Featuring a bright and beautiful interior, this holiday cottage is simply a very pleasant place to chill out in.

The Sea Garden is situated in Bigbury, a small village with it’s own shop and pub. It is near to pretty Ringmore, where a visitor friendly table tennis club meets of a Tuesday evening. Bigbury is not to be confused with Bigbury-on-sea, which is 2 miles away and is where a awesome beach can be found.

Nearby, there are 2 golf courses to test your clubs on. Thurlestone Sands is popular with water-sports lovers, as is the whole area, really!

From £449 per week

1 Holly Dale Cottage, Penzance, West Cornwall

June 22nd, 2010

*2 bedroom classic cottage, sleeps up to 4.
*Wi-Fi connection available- so, so handy.
*Spacious accommodation, topped off with a large garden.
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Situated around 1 and a half miles from the coast, 1 Holly Dale Cottage is very handy for the likes of Mousehole and St Clement’s Isle. The property has a mixture of quirky Cornwall cottage and 21st century technology that works splendidly. An example of this combination would be in the living room, where a modern TV with Freesat, DVD player and a extensive selection of books can be found.

For active guests, West Cornwall offers a great deal. It has a leisure centre, tennis club and paintball. Sennen Cove has a great surfing reputation. Fans of pedal power will relish route 1 of The Cornish Way cycle route.

Activities in Penzance include visiting Wharfdale shopping centre and going to the cinema and numerous art galleries. This being a self catering holiday, you have no excuse for not wolfing down a fresh Cornish pasty!

From £359 per week

Beau Regard, Brixham, South Devon

June 21st, 2010


*Funky 4 bedroom holiday property, sleeps up to 8.
*Enjoy some ocean fresh Brixham seafood on the furnished balcony.
*Offering fantastic views of the harbour.
*Positioned slap-bang in the centre of Brixham.
*For more details, please click here.

Beau Regard, meaning beautiful in French, makes you feel right at home with it’s modern lounge, complete with big screen TV and leather seats. The jumbo-sized balcony is perfect for light entertainment. One of the bedrooms is equipped with an en-suite bathroom.

Just round the corner from Beau Regard is Brixham heritage museum. You also have cluster of pubs about 500 metres from the property. Churston tennis club is popular and is around a 5 minute journey by car.

For those wishing to catch their dinner, sea fishing trips can be booked. Here is a small selection. Why not end the holiday with a romantic bike ride? Situated to the East, Berry Head makes a great spot for this.

From £589 per week

La Lumiere, Torquay, South Devon

June 20th, 2010

*3 bedroom detached holiday property, sleeps 6.
*Lovely wide plot.
*Media library.
*Charming rear garden.
*For more details, please click here

La Lumiere is an apt name for this detached delight, with it’s sunny South-facing garden and full length windows. Benefiting from a recent interior refurbishment of envious quality, you can expect a Nintendo Wii with Wii Sports, full underfloor heating with thermostatic controls and a wireless broadband connection for laptop equipped guests.

Torquay is a great choice for a self catering holiday, as you can pick from epic restaurants like Biancos, The Orange Tree and Orchid. Art fans will no doubt enjoy the Damien Hirst Summer Exhibition, which lasts till the end of August.

Nearby, La Lumiere has Cockington Village and all of it’s attractions to explore. Model boats can be seen chopping about in the pond at King’s Gardens, just over half a mile away.

From £449 per week


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