Devon has some of the finest beaches to be found anywhere, and is one of the most popular holiday destinations in England which is why so many home owners choose to advertise holiday homes in this location. The two coastlines offer miles of sweeping golden beaches featuring top surfing spots, dramatic cliff-top walks and breathtaking scenery. The Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks provide perfect opportunities for enjoying the numerous outdoors activities, from rock climbing to cycling and canoeing. The wild, unspoilt open expanses and the quintessential rolling Devonshire countryside is a pretty patchwork of fields, farms and overgrown hedgerows brimming with wildlife.
Cottage owners who advertise holiday homes in Devon’s charming towns, quaint old villages and busy fishing harbours are offering just the thing for sampling a traditional British seaside holiday. This part of the country is home to Torbay which is promoted as the English Riviera. Devon has picturesque gardens, castles and stately homes to explore, and exciting cities mix great shopping with a fascinating past and some excellent places to dine out from gourmet restaurants to traditional fish and chips. A key town is Dartmouth, which has ancient narrow streets, house boutique shops, art galleries & delicatessens. A cobbled market place, that features colourful stalls and regular farmers markets supplying local produce to local restaurants, pubs & cafes.
Cottage owners who advertise holiday homes in North Devon are offering a popular family holiday location owing largely to its glorious coastline. A cluster of seaside and beach towns stretching from Clovelly, Croyde and Woolacombe to Ilfracombe and then Lynton provide both great scenery and some of the regions best surfing. Devon in particular is bursting with a vibrant culture and rich heritage. The Victorian town of Ilfracombe is the perfect example, having grown up around its natural harbour and offering an excellent selection of cafes, shops, galleries and countless other attractions. The counties two cities Plymouth and Exeter are rich in history, and although heavily damaged in the Second World War Exeter’s Cathedral and Plymouth waterfront are must for a visit.
Holiday cottage rentals in Devon are booming – with events all year round from sailing regattas to walks, folk festivals, food and garden festivals to vintage car rallies, curious customs to classic operas, Devon buzzes with activity all year round making it a hugely popular holiday cottage rental destination. Devon has such a diverse and beautiful natural environment combined with a mild climate that it’s not hard to see why visitors return here year after year.