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Whether you are a first time visitor to Devon or a resident, our blog is the perfect place to find top tips for travel around the county, ideas and inspiration for your stay and all the latest news. 

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Welcome 2024 in style with these New Year stays in Devon

See in the New Year in luxury and start the year as you mean it to go on with one of these New Year stays in Devon. With fabulous parties, champagne on ice and incredible breakfasts to start the first day of a New Year, there are fewer things better than a trip away over New Year, so we’ve pulled…

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Spend Christmas at Lydgate House

Looking for a magical stay in Devon this Christmas? Look no further than Lydgate House's festive offerings. Their three night Christmas Experience is the perfect way to relax and enjoy a truly special and unforgettable Christmas celebration. Our hotel will be adorned with tasteful decorations…

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Classic Cottages maintains its Which? recommended status

Classic Cottages, the largest independent holiday letting agency in the UK has recently been labelled as a Which? UK Holiday Cottage Recommended Provider for the third consecutive year. Out of all the cottages recommended by Which? Classic Cottages was ranked second out of all holiday cottage…

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Book your winter getaway in Devon

We all know Devon is spectacular in the summer, but it is also the perfect destination for a winter getaway. Not only is it quieter than in the summer months, meaning you can explore at your leisure, enjoy incredible seasonal food and drink and generally get into the festive spirit, but you can also…

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Winter on the coast – our top picks

With its 500-plus miles of sweeping coastline and over 100 beautiful beaches, holidays in Devon are seldom without plenty of time spent down by the sea. Of course, just like fish & chips, the beach and summer holidays are pretty much synonymous, and we completely agree that Devon is a dream…

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Cosy cottages to book for autumn

Now the summer season is coming to a close, you might be looking at ways to help you get through the next few months and what could be better than a cheeky autumnal get away in a cosy cottage? Devon is full of incredible self catering cottages that offer a real home from home and are perfect for…

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Half term excitement at Bovey Castle

After all the stress of the first term back at school, it won’t just be the kids who will want to take a break this October half term. Whether you’re looking for something to blow off some steam or somewhere to relax and ignore the ever increasing mountain of homework, you’ll find something to…

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Places for child free holiday in Devon

Now the kids are back to school and the summer rush is over, you might be looking for an escape for a few days – Devon might be known for being mother nature’s playground and being a perfect destination for families, but did you know it is also ideal for anyone wanting to enjoy an adult friendly…

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