Devon

Experience endless coast, character and cream teas when you rent one of our luxury holiday cottages in Devon

With not one, but two coastlines, Devon is heaven for water sports lovers and a breath of fresh air for those who prefer to keep their feet on dry land.

For the perfect introduction, step out of your luxury holiday cottage and take a trip to the sleepy fishing villages of Lynmouth and Lynton in the North, or the glamour of the English Riviera in the South. Head inland and you can ramble, cycle or ride through sweeping moorland and tree-lined valleys, or take a leisurely cream tea at a traditional country inn before returning to your English Country Cottage for a well-earned rest.

Then, spend an hour exploring a stately home, shop for local produce at the many farmer's markets or just ease into Devon's luxuriously slow pace of life.

  • Quiet harbours, picturesque ports and bustling seaside resorts
  • Thriving market towns and historical cities brimming with character
  • Striking open spaces, wonderful wild moorland and captivating coastal walks
  • 46 golf courses, world-class fishing, windsurfing and miles of breath-taking bridleways

Things to see and do

Step out of your luxury holiday cottage to discover this rugged and historic coastal county.

  • RHS Rosemoor: Discover this enchanting 65-acre garden and the essence of rural Devon with a range of woodland walks, water features and open.
  • Pennywell Farm and Wildlife Centre: Meet the animals, ride the red rocket, take a trailer tour and enjoy some of the best views in Devon.
  • The National Aquarium: See up to 4,000 different species from around the coast, including sharks, seahorses and turtles.
  • Hartland Abbey: Explore the setting for 'Sense and Sensibility', a 12th-century abbey and a collection including Gainsborough and Chippendale.
  • River Dart Adventure Centre: Play on a pirate ship and an adventure playground, go down zip wires and snake slides and enjoy hours of family jungle fun.
  • Seaton Tram: Ride a genuine open top tram through a UNESCO world heritage site and explore the Jurassic Coast at your leisure.
  • Babbacombe Model Village: Landscaped gardens, stately homes and steam railways - all in miniature. Explore the South West's biggest miniature park.

Our regional team recommends

  • Keep the children entertained at The Big Sheep, North Devon. Eat there or take a picnic lunch, and then in the afternoon sit on the Quay at Appledore and try your hand at crabbing. Even if you don’t catch any you can enjoy fish and chips from the popular Sylvester’s Fish and Chip shop and sit beside the Quay watching the sun go down. Alternatively, enjoy a cyclist breakfast at the Yarde Café on the Tarka Trail, and then cycle to Instow for evening dinner at one of the many lovely cafes and restaurants overlooking the sea.  Bikes can be hired on the Tarka Trail.