Stunning Holiday Homes in South Devon and Wales

If you are looking for a holiday home near the sea in South Devon or a country cottage in Wales, you have come to the right place. 

 

Choose your favourite from our carefully selected cosy cottages, rural retreats for families and couples and large houses for groups.

 

Whether you dream of fun days on the beach, exploring the countryside or staying in a coastal village, we have plenty of picturesque options to tempt you in Devon and Wales.

ABOUT US

We are Katie and Rupert, a husband and wife team and we live in South Devon. Rupert is Brixham born and bred and Katie moved to Torquay in 1995, initially to study tourism but found it too hard to leave! We now have kids and we’re well and truly settled here.

 

Not only are we passionate about creating excellent holiday experiences but we also love this beautiful part of the UK where we live.  Although we have travelled to some amazing places around the world, we still believe it is hard to find a more perfect place than South Devon with its stunning coastline, rugged moorlands and spectacular countryside. We look forward to welcoming you here.

Why South Devon and Wales?

You are never far from a beautiful beach, stunning sea views and idyllic countryside walks when you stay in a Coast holiday home in South Devon or Wales. Whether you are staying in a village, town or in the countryside, the location of our South Devon holiday cottages, apartments and houses have their own unique charm and character. If you are wondering which location is best for you, read on.

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South Devon

Where are the Coast Holiday Homes in South Devon? You find most of our Coast Holiday Homes in the stunning coastal region of Torbay, known as the ‘English Riviera’. We have village houses, cottages and large rental houses in Maidencombe, Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, Buckfastleigh and Galmpton.

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Wales

Where are the Coast Holiday homes in Wales? Our Coast holiday homes in Wales are located in the traditional village of Upper Corris, south of the impressive Snowdonia National Park in Gwynedd, Wales.

Why book direct with us?

We have been running our own holiday rental property business in and around Torbay for over 10 years. That means that you benefit from our experience and local knowledge when you book with us.

 

We started Coast Holiday Homes in order to offer a more personal, friendly and local approach to renting holiday homes compared to online listing sites. When you book with us, you can be assured that you will have the kind of holiday you dream of, as well as a friendly local contact to help you make the most of your stay.

Highest Standards

Your holiday home will be well equipped and cleaned for your arrival to ensure that you have a relaxing and comfortable break.

Quality Control

We inspect every property regularly and work with the owners to ensure that your holiday home is ready for your arrival.

The Best Place For You

Book the cottage you love again or try somewhere new. Either way, we can help you decide which is the most suitable place for you. 

Local knowledge

We know the area well so can help you make the most of your holiday by giving you plenty of local tips about the best places to visit during your stay.

Our Holiday homes

Explore our exclusive, handpicked range of holiday homes, cottages and apartments in Maidencombe, Torquay, Brixham, Buckfastleigh and Galmpton in South Devon and Upper Corris in Wales.

Your guide to South Devon and Wales

Find our latest articles, tips and inspiration for your next break in Devon or Wales.    

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What our guests have to say

Fantastic lodge! The lodge was beautifully furnished, clean and homely. The addition of the hot tub, games room etc was just fabulous! Cannot wait to visit again! X
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Lizzie
01/11/24
Good place and we had a lovely break there. Warm and felt safe with young children - loved the open plan aspect of kitchen and living room. Great location near Brixham Harbour - we really warmed to the area. Lots of fun, ice cream and Rockfish! Would recommend.
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Rachael
30/10/24
Captains Rest is a gem. We stayed here with our 3 year old for a week in October and it was perfect. About as central as you can get, lovely apartment, one of the best equipped kitchens I've ever seen in an Air BnB, and lovely restaurants, coffee and shops nearby. We will be back I'm sure.
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Tom
26/10/24
I want to first preface this review by saying, Katie -who helps manage the property on behalf of the owner, is EXCEPTIONAL. Truly an absolute gem! Not only did she save us many a time (due to WiFi issues/blackout) but was incredibly helpful & knowledgeable about the area, & accommodating of our needs

Which brings me “nicely” onto the review of the property itself

For a short stay, this place is ideal. However if you are perhaps non driving folk (like myself/mum), & if you’re hoping to stay longer than a weekend, be aware that not everything is within walking distance, or as “smooth sailing” within the property as you would expect (considering the price paid to stay)

As aforementioned, Katie was incredibly diligent in helping us out throughout the various difficulties experienced (WiFi not working, blackout due to not enough money left on the meter for our stay) but I do feel this should not have been an issue to begin within, & did sadly impact our enjoyment during our stay.
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Dylan
14/10/24
Stayed 6 nights. It was nice. Could do with someone living there a while to make it more comfortable, things like curtains would make a big improvement from the noise/light/proximity of the street. Did not use garden as did not feel private. Paignton is lovely and the house was only 10 minutes walk down to the beach. Parking on surrounding streets wasn’t too much of an issue. Plant milk for a cup of tea would’ve been nice plus some basics like bread/marg/oil for cooking. Bed was comfy. Shower was good.
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Heather
15/09/24
As with staying anywhere new, you take a leap into the unknown, with fingers crossed. This is one of the best leaps we've ever taken. the apartment is fabulous, everything you need and more. Great communication with Katie, she was very helpful. The family had such a good time, we are already looking to book for next year and Katie will definitely be our first choice.

It's been many years since I have been to Brixham and it is nice to see that the harbour has kept it's character, unlike Torquay, which we visited for the day and was less than impressed.

If you're looking for somewhere to stay, whether it's as a couple or a family, this is the place to book.
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Karl
31/08/24
This cottage is really nice, very clean and had everything we needed for the seven day stay. It is close to the beach and conveniently positioned for exploring the English Rivera, especially by public transport. We would be more than happy to stay again in Katie’s place next time we visit.
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Jelena
28/08/24
Lovely cottage in lovely area. Perfect for my active family. Lots to do even in a rainy day. Very helpful staff - especially a gardener as we had a problem with my car on check out day.
A lots of steps outside and inside of the property which was not a problem for us but could be for someone. WiFi password hasn’t been updated in a welcome book again was not a problem for us.
Definitely 5* place without shadow of doubt
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Rasa
16/08/24
Katie was a fantastic host and the cottage was lovely very quaint and homely and immaculately clean.
Parking right outside could be a little difficult at times but that is un avoidable with most tourist areas, but there was plenty of other parking.
I would recommend this to anyone looking for a cottage stay.
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Vicky
04/07/24
Had a wonderful week at this beautiful property. Its location is so peaceful, not far to drive to Torquay, Brixham, Paignton. Property is amazing, very clean, had everything you'd need, lovely garden and we loved the hot tub.
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Patrice
08/06/24
Spent a week in “Little Greenway” with my other half, and what a lovely location.
It’s right in the middle of some beautiful walks and some stunning locations. Just a short drive to some great attractions and some pieces of history.
The place itself was spotless and clean and was very modern. Felt way bigger than it shows in the photos to.
Beautiful place, great host, would happily book Little Greenway again.
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Ciaran
31/05/24
Absolutely loved our stay here!!

Such a fab location
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Shann
06/05/24
We had a wonderful week here, the surrounding scenery is absolutely beautiful. There was everything we needed in the property, which was well maintained and had some great eclectic furnishings. Katie was really responsive when we had a query and got things sorted right away. There is so much to do without having to leave the property - my husband and son even enjoyed the pool even though it was only 9 degrees outside! We enjoyed the games room, mini golf and pétanque. The views from the hot tub were just fabulous. We were so lucky with the weather and this meant we saw lots of planes flying the Mach loop which was the highlight! The best place to see them going over is up in the field just through the gate behind the cottage. We did some lovely walks - the precipice walk was fab and had a couple of nice meals at the very friendly cross foxes pub up the road. Thank you so much, we would definitely stay again and will be recommending to our friends.
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Laura
01/05/24
We had an amazing stay here. The lodge is exactly as it looks in photos and very well equipped with anything you could need. The views are lovely and the jets flying over was an added bonus. Lots of activities to do on site and all the facilities are well maintained. Katie was a great host and the groundsman was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again for sure.
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Bex
21/04/24
Perfect for a couple, the unit has been beautifully modernised with everything you need for a very comfortable stay. Everything worked very well, though the need to have coins for the electricity meter was an unexpected, extra concern. There are some outstanding walks directly from the site and parking at the property makes access to the areas many attractions very easy. We were delighted with the accommodation, which more than deserves five stars.
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David
15/04/24
Fantastic place to stay!! so much to see and do and the views are amazing, we had the added bonus of having a few planes do a fly over which was great to witness. didn't manage to use the swimming pool but definitely would do if it was a little warmer, couldn't fault anything really will be looking to rebook in the warmer months 😁
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Sarah
13/04/24
Excellent cottage, so much to do on site whether rain or shine. The place is so well equipped and Alan the grounds man is very helpful. Katie is fantastic at communication and making sure you have everything you need. The views are stunning and lots of great walks to do in the area. Highly recommend.
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Carrie
10/04/24
Great central location with a very responsive and friendly host. Perfect for a stay in central Brixham.
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Neil
06/04/24