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  • A stone house with tiled roof and wooden door with garden path and green lawn at Canny Croft in Chilton Polden near Street
    31
    Chilton Polden near Street, Somerset
    • Sleeps9
    • Bedrooms4
    • PetsYes

      5.0★

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    Canny Croft is a traditional cottage situated in Chilton Polden near Bridgwater in Somerset. (Ref. 1125757)

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

    7 nights from €1128

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  • A house with a tiled roof brown framed windows and a wooden deck with a patio table and chairs surrounded by grass and trees at Keepers Cottage in Sidmouth
    25
    Sidmouth, Devon
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsYes

      4.7★

      Outstanding

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    A stylish brick-built chalet-bungalow located near the Devonshire seaside resort of Sidmouth. (Ref. 954772)

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

    7 nights from €582

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  • A living room with a sofa and kitchen area at tbc in St. Ives
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    65
    St Ives, Cornwall
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsYes

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    Hidden 2 - Bay House Hot Tub is an amazing, pet-friendly townhouse in St Ives, Cornwall, with sea views, a private terrace hot tub, and off-road parking. (Ref. 1202280)

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

    • 20% off - Mon 1st Jun to 1st Jul 2026

    • 10% off - Wed 1st Jul to 1st Aug 2026

    7 nights from €4413

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  • An outdoor patio with chairs and table overlooking the ocean at tbc in St. Ives
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    57
    St Ives, Cornwall
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsYes

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    Hidden 15 – Garden Hot Tub is a beautiful, dog-friendly, first-floor apartment in St Ives, Cornwall, boasting a hot tub, bay views, and off-road parking. (Ref. 1202310)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Hot Tub
    • Dishwasher
    • Washing machine
    • Baby-friendly

    • 20% off - Mon 1st Jun to 1st Jul 2026

    • 10% off - Wed 1st Jul to 1st Aug 2026

    7 nights from €3322

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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
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    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

    • 10% off - Mon 15th Jun to 30th Jun 2026

    7 nights from €906

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  • A wooden building with a balcony and signs reading Wilcox Cider and The Cider Shed in Winscombe
    25
    Winscombe, Somerset
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsNo

      5.0★

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    A delightful two-bedroom apartment resting in Shipham, Somerset. (Ref. 1018254)

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

    7 nights from €587

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  • A house with an open patio area dining set and trees in the garden at The Retreat in Lympsham
    49
    Lympsham, Somerset
    • Sleeps10
    • Bedrooms4
    • PetsNo

      5.0★

      Perfect

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    This is a detached house in Lympsham, in Somerset. (Ref. 997547)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Electric car charging
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Dishwasher
    • Washing machine
    • Baby-friendly

    7 nights from €1549

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  • An outdoor view of a house with flower beds and a gravel driveway at Valley View in St Martin near Mawgan
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    Mawgan-In-Meneage, near Helston, Cornwall
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsNo

      5.0★

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    A great base for families looking to explore the south of Cornwall. (Ref. 1017456)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Dishwasher
    • Washing machine
    • Baby-friendly
    • Games room

    • 5% off - Fri 19th Jun to 3rd Jul 2026

    • 5% off - Fri 10th Jul to 31st Jul 2026

    7 nights from €638

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  • A house exterior with plants and a sign at Upper Frogpool Cottage in Crediton
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    51
    Stockleigh Pomeroy near Crediton, Devon
    • Sleeps5
    • Bedrooms3
    • PetsNo

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    Upper Frogpool Cottage is a welcoming holiday cottage resting in Stockleigh Pomeroy, Devon, featuring a woodburning stove, enclosed rear lawn and off‑road parking. (Ref. 1200572)

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

    7 nights from €611

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  • An outdoor patio with two wooden chairs and a table with a bottle of wine and glass next to a hot tub overlooking green hills at Little Silver Owl in High Bickington
    27
    High Bickington, Devon
    • Sleeps2
    • Bedrooms1
    • PetsNo

      4.9★

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    Marvellous shepherd's hut nestled within the wooded grounds of Little Silver House in North Devon. (Ref. 1000434)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Electric car charging
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Hot Tub

    7 nights from €657

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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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