Holiday Cottages in Devon and South-West England
The home of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Agatha Christie and Charles Babbage; there is something about Devon which sparks the imagination to greatness. It could be the beautiful English countryside, the twin coasts with their separate personalities, or the stunning flat vista and arching skies over the moors.
Holiday cottages in Devon are a great way to see the major attractions or go hunting for hidden gems. The English Riviera, around Torbay on the south, coast is a chic townhouse destination along a stretch of beautiful coastline but for a rural getaway north Devon and Exmoor are unrivalled for their stunning wilderness and tranquillity.
Of Devon’s five areas of outstanding natural beauty two stand out as being amongst the finest in Europe. The Tamar Valley’s industrial past has left artefacts like the Calstock Aqueduct which compliment the undulating greenery of the landscape. The second site, but by no means lesser, is one of Devon’s two national parks; Dartmoor. Dartmoor’s rough hills and rocky landscape are home to the largest concentration of Bronze Age remains in the UK. When the limestone capped tors are silhouetted against the horizon the skyline the imagination runs wild with scenes from prehistory. To discover this amazing part of the UK book one of our holiday cottages in Devon today.
Holiday Cottages in Devon - The experience
Find holiday cottages in Devon that accept pets, children or smokers by ticking the appropriate boxes. Start browsing our range of cottages by choosing how many people you are taking with you and pressing search. Use the sub-region menu if you know where you want to go in Devon.
Cottages in Cornwall and Dorset make great alternatives to holiday cottages in Devon. For an interesting twist we even offer self-catering accommodation in France.
Holiday Cottages in Devon – North Devon and Exmoor
Take advantage of holiday cottages on Devon’s rugged side. In recent years Devon has consistently won over ten Blue Flags for its beaches. No mean feat considering that there are more Michelin Star restaurants in the UK than there are Blue Flag beaches. North Devon’s most notable beaches include Tunnels Beaches and Westward Ho!
An offshore wind and Atlantic swell provide excellent surfing conditions at Westwood Ho! Understandably this has lead to the town becoming a favourite with the water sports community.
The pragmatically named Tunnels Beaches is a shale beach and tidal pool that is only accessible through four purpose built tunnels that were hand carved in the 1820s. All Blue Flag beaches provide safe bathing but Tunnels Beaches is ideal for even the most safety conscious.
Holiday Cottages in Devon – South Devon
While the North Devon coast is home to the mysterious and rugged landscapes of Exmoor the south offers a far more cosmopolitan character. The chic townhouse destinations around Tor Bay make up the English Riviera - a favourite of holidaymakers since the 1800s.
Home of Agatha Christie, Sir Francis Drake and Samuel Taylor Coleridge the south coast of Devon is a spectacular destination any time of year with one of the highest concentrations of Blue Flag beaches in the country.
Holiday Cottages in Devon - Family Fun
Devon is a destination for all the family and for all families. Beaches aside Devon’s family attractions include three theme parks, a zoo, a dinosaur park, several open farms, the National Marine Aquarium and living museums like Morwellham Quay.
Families with older children will probably enjoy Powerdham Castle, Hartland Abbey or even Exeter Cathedral.
Booking Holiday Cottages in Devon
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To check availability for a cottage or simply to find out more information about the local facilities just call the number provided in the listing. In many cases a cottage owner lives or works nearby and is able to offer advice on a variety of issues including the best places to buy local foods and which routes to take to drive like a local.
Use the search function at the top of this page to look for holiday cottages in Devon.