Villas in Plymouth
Plymouth works for families after a waterfront city base for the Hoe, the Barbican and Dartmoor, in homes that sleep around six. This is a large naval city, rebuilt after wartime bombing, rather than a Devon fishing village, and none of the homes has a garden.
- Villas
- 12
- From, per week
- £770
About Plymouth
Plymouth, a city of about 278,000, sits between the Plym and the Tamar, which marks the Cornish border. The Blitz destroyed much of the centre, and the rebuild gave it a pedestrianised shopping core. Older Plymouth survives in the Barbican, the cobbled former port, and on the Hoe, a south-facing open space above low limestone cliffs looking across Plymouth Sound to Drake's Island. Smeaton's Tower, the top of an old Eddystone lighthouse, stands on the Hoe, and Tinside Lido, a 1930s saltwater pool, sits on the rocks below. Our homes are close together on the south side of the centre. Most sleep about six over two bedrooms, and a couple have a pool.
Is Plymouth right for you?
- Best for
- Families wanting a city on the sea with moorland nearby
- Not for you if
- You want a quiet village with a garden, since these are city homes and none has outdoor space of its own.
Near Plymouth
Dartmoor
The granite moor rises to the north and north-east of the city; Dartmoor Zoo, with lions and otters, is one of Plymouth's attractions.
Cremyll Ferry
Crosses from Stonehouse to Cremyll, a passenger passage believed to have run continuously since 1204.
Wembury and Bovisand
Two beaches near Plymouth that are popular for sea swimming, along with Firestone Bay and Devil's Point.
Royal William Yard
Fishing trips set out from the yard, where you catch your own mackerel out at sea.
Getting to Plymouth
Most people arrive by road or rail: trains from London Paddington take around three to three and a half hours. Plymouth's own airport closed in 2011, and Bristol is the nearest major one. Brittany Ferries sail from Millbay to Roscoff and Santander. The homes are central, so a car matters only for Dartmoor and the beaches.
Villas in Plymouth
4-Bedroom Home, Plymouth
Plymouth, South-West, England
7
4
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+6 more
from£216
per night
Home, Plymouth
Plymouth, South-West, England
4
0
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
from£110
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Plymouth
Plymouth, South-West, England
6
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
from£193
per night
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Plymouth
Plymouth, South-West, England
6
2
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+5 more
1-Bedroom Home, Plymouth
Plymouth, South-West, England
2
1
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+6 more
from£220
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Plymouth
Plymouth, South-West, England
6
2
0
ParkingWashing MachineInternet+4 more
from£220
per night
Plymouth City Apartment 15
Plymouth, South-West, England
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveTerrace+5 more
Plymouth Residence 53
Plymouth, South-West, England
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+5 more
2-Bedroom Home, Plymouth
Plymouth, South-West, England
6
2
0
MicrowaveWashing MachineInternet+3 more
from£193
per nightPlymouth villa holidays: questions answered
Can you swim in the sea in Plymouth?
Yes, in several places. Tinside Lido, a 1930s seawater pool below the Hoe, opens seasonally, and Firestone Bay and Devil's Point are popular for sea swimming. Jumping off the Hoe's high points has caused deaths, so don't.
Is the Barbican in Plymouth worth staying near?
It is the city's old port, with cobbled streets and Plymouth Gin's Black Friars Distillery, described as England's oldest working gin distillery, which runs tours. The Mayflower Steps, marking the Pilgrims' 1620 departure, are on Sutton Pool beside it.
Is Plymouth a good base for Cornwall?
A handy one. The Tamar is the county boundary, so Cornwall begins across the A38 Tamar Bridge. Brunel's Royal Albert Bridge, opened in 1859, carries the railway over the same river.
Is Plymouth good for families?
On a rainy day especially. The National Marine Aquarium is the UK's largest, with over 4,000 creatures, Dartmoor Zoo has lions and capybaras, and boat trips run out to the Tamar Valley.
Nearby towns to Plymouth
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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