North Devon is a bit of an untold secret and has some of the most complementary countryside in the UK. From stunning coastlines and sandy beaches to the rolling hills of the Ruby Country and wilderness of Exmoor, North Devon provides some of the country’s most beautiful scenery.
The coastline is designated an Area of Outstanding Beauty and the countryside contains a great array of stunning scenery, spectacular landscapes and varied habitats, supporting a great deal of wildlife.
If you feel you can be tempted away from the fabulous beaches or wonderful countryside, North Devon is also packed full of great towns and charming villages such as Barnstaple, Bideford, Westward Ho!, Clovelly, Lynton and Lynmouth.
Whatever the weather or what ever your age there is plenty to do in North Devon from family fun to famous countryside walks and outdoor activities such as golf and surfing to taking in some of the county’s culture. View cottages in Devon.
South Devon is the perfect place for any holiday; action, relaxation, cosy couples or family fun, the South coast simply has it all.
With its pretty villages, beautiful beaches, breath taking cliffs and rolling moors to name but a few attractions it’s no wonder South Devon has earned the title as an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Whatever your age and whatever the weather South Devon is the perfect place for a truly memorable holiday. The towns of Torbay, Teignbridge and The South Hams provide an excellent base for you to explore and discover South Devon and enjoy the sights and attractions, stunning walks and scenery, amazing local food and drink and blue flag beaches that you’ll find on offer.
To the North, Dartmoor National Park provides breath-taking landscape that can be enjoyed whatever the weather. The heather-covered moorland and deep wooded gorges, beautiful lake-like reservoirs and tumbling rocky rivers, thriving market towns and villages, patchwork farmland and craggy granite tors are just some of the things you can expect to find.
To the South, seaside towns such as Dawlish, Dawlish Warren, Bishopsteignton and Shaldon offer a wide variety of attractions, entertainment, superb beaches and historic towns to ensure your holiday is one to remember.
Each one of the many picturesque towns including Dartmouth, Kingswear, Totnes and Salcome is unique and seeped with character, charm and history, which are joined together with 60 miles of spectacular coastal path. Topped off with it’s award winning beaches, and the opportunity to hop on a boat and explore the spectacular coastline, The South Hams really can offer you a holiday to remember.
Torquay is the liveliest resort of the three offering and array of wonderful restaurants, cafes, bars, attractions and shops plus the famous ‘Living Coasts’ coastal zoo. Follow the coastal path round the bay and you will reach Paignton, with its long sandy beach, pier, attractions and harbour all close together it’s perfect for the family, and Brixham, a beautiful working fishing village with a lively atmosphere and character that will not disappoint.