Dining at The Royal & Fortescue Hotel

At the Royal and Fortescue Hotel, you have the difficult choice of elegant dining in the…

Amelia's Pantry

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Roadford Lake Café and Venue

Conveniently located just minutes off the A30 between Okehampton and Launceston, Roadford Lake Café…

Cities, Towns & Villages

Devon’s unique golden coast includes many picturesque towns and villages and a few hidden gems. Whether you are a resident of Devon or here on your holidays, there are beautiful towns and villages in abundance for you to explore. With two historic cities, vibrant market towns and enchanting villages full of culture, history and charm.

Diverse towns and villages

There are 77 towns and villages across Devon and these all range in size and have and abundance of unique reasons to visit. There are some beautiful fishing villages to explore as well as quant market villages and larger towns offering an expanse of shopping, food and drink and history and heritage too. You can enjoy chocolate box cottages, breath-taking views, stunning churches and a raft of waterways.

Towards the north of the county, you’ll find market towns such as Barnstaple and Bideford and beautiful coastal towns like Ilfracombe, as well as places of historical importance, like South Molton, one of North Devon’s oldest towns.

For the Jurassic Coast and the incredible sites of the east Devon AONB, base yourself in coastal towns like Beer, Seaton, Sidmouth, Exmouth or Budleigh Salterton, while towns like Axeminster offer great markets and Ottery St Mary is the home of Devon traditions, like Tor Barrell Rolling and the annual Pixie Day.

Mid Devon is full of fascinating places, like the historic Bovey Tracy and the Tiverton Canal. Tavistock, Crediton and Honiton all have a wealth of accommodation options, as well as great attractions and food and drink choices and can be found in this region. Many of the towns and villages here are gateways to Dartmoor, so base yourself in Ashburton or Okehampton to have access to the national park.

Britain's Paradise

No trip to Devon is complete without heading south into the English Riviera. You’ll find some of the best sea food in the country in Brixham, while Totnes and Dartmouth are great spots for shopping for quirky items. Take a trip to Dawlish, Teignmouth and Torquay to follow in the footsteps of Agatha Christie and visit Paignton for the famous zoo or its neighbour, Newton Abbot. Kingsbridge is a delightful little town with plenty of charm whereas Moretonhampston brings the history and Salcombe has great coastal walks.

There are 7 rivers that run through Devon and many of our beautiful villages sit close to these rivers. The history and heritage that can be found in all of Devon’s towns and villages will leave you spellbound and wanting to explore even more.

Devon’s towns and villages are always filled with colourful characters and most of the businesses will be able to tell you a tale or two about the amazing things to see and do while visiting. There are a huge amount of events that take place across this picturesque county and you can enjoy the community spirit, local camaraderie and Devon’s experience the wonderful food and drink, much of which will have been produced in Devon.

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Sidmouth, Devon

Sidmouth

Welcome to Sidmouth, the Regency town on the Jurassic Coast. A town caught in a timeless charm. Beautiful gardens, leisurely walks, Regency history and architecture, fine…
Beer Village

Beer

Beer is located in the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast. It is a picture-perfect postcard village that offers a quaint and charming retreat for anyone wanting to escape…
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Teignmouth is a great destination for anyone looking for a family holiday. There are a whole host of family friendly activities, plus a lido, beach, pier and play park all…
Visit Totnes

Totnes

The Tourist Information Centre is open from April - end October.
Nestled between Dartmoor and the South Devon coastline, Totnes is a captivating market town with a…
Tiverton

Tiverton

Located right in the centre of Devon, Tiverton is the ideal base for exploring all over Devon, not only can you escape to the countryside, but you’re also well based for…
Seaton, Devon

Seaton

Visit Seaton, Devon
Whether you are looking for interesting attractions, wanting to explore stunning natural landscapes, experience outdoor activities, or just wanting…
Discover Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Dartmouth is a beautiful harbour town in South Devon which is full of maritime heritage. It is situated on the banks of the River Dart, which provides picturesque views from…
Great Torrington

Great Torrington

Built on the site of an ancient settlement atop an inland cliff with the River Torridge below, Great Torrington is a friendly, welcoming market town which enjoys spectacular…
Exeter

Exeter

Perhaps one of Devon’s most well-known places, Exeter is a small city that packs a big punch. Now a popular student town thanks to the university and links to the major…
Axminster

Axminster

Axminster is a hidden gem within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is filled with traditional charm and character and is a wonderfully quaint village…
Salcombe

Salcombe

Salcombe is a beautiful coastal town sitting on the banks of the Salcombe Estuary. It is within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is one of the prettiest…
Barnstaple

Barnstaple

Barnstaple is one of North Devon’s premier towns. Visiting Barnstaple you’ll find great bars, restaurants and big name high street shops. Visitors will also need to take a…
Budleigh Salterton

Budleigh Salteron

Budleigh Salterton enjoys the benefits of being beautifully rural, it can be found within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is surrounded by farmland, as…
Exmouth

Exmouth

Exmouth is one of the oldest seaside towns in Devon and is a great spot for visiting the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. Find two miles of sandy beach where you can relax,…
Okehampton

Okehampton

Okehampton can be found on the edge of Dartmoor in West Devon.
A highlight of the town is the picturesque Okehampton Castle, which dates back to the Domesday Book and…
Ottery st Mary

Ottery St Mary

Ottery St Mary is a delightful town that is steeped in history, it is the home of Samuel Taylor Coleridge. It is also the home of the world-famous Tar Barrel ceremony which…
Bideford

Bideford

Bideford can be found on the banks of the River Torridge where the river widens into the estuary. The old road has a lovely bridge that crosses the river linking Bideford to…
Honiton

Honiton

Honiton is a charming market town made famous by lace and pottery, it is widely regarded as the antiques hub of the South West. Honiton can be found in East Devon’s Area of…
Moretonhampstead

Moretonhampstead

A wonderfully atmospheric market town, Moretonhampstead is right on the edge of Dartmoor, you can see the moor from the town. Much of the town is a conservation area with…
Dawlish

Dawlish

Home to the famous black swans and a beach, Dawlish is a great destination for families. There are a whole host of amusements all surrounding the lawn and the brook which is…

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