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The beautiful Regency Restaurant has a long tradition of hosting the very best fine dining in…
Oakcliff is an 8-acre holiday park laid out on lawns and parkland around an elegant Georgian house.…
Conveniently located just minutes off the A30 between Okehampton and Launceston, Roadford Lake Café…
The Tamar Trails is an all day attraction for families who love the outdoors. This a child friendly…
At the Royal and Fortescue Hotel, you have the difficult choice of elegant dining in the…
RHS Garden Rosemoor is an enchanting garden nestled in the beautiful Torridge Valley and home the…
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The Royal Hotel in Bideford is steeped in history and dates back to the 17th century. This is…
Camping at Roadford Lake, Devon Grass, hard standing, electric and non-electric pitches and…
The Paint Hub is a pottery painting cafe where you can customise your own piece of useable pottery.…
With its contemporary styling and light, airy feel, their Brasserie has an atmosphere that is all…
Bovisand Lodge is an historical Grade 2 listed Country House in the South Hams near Plymouth,…
Visit the UK's largest Aquarium and be fascinated by an underwater world. All day tickets come with…
With the personality and values of a traditional English inn and the luxurious style and facilities…
Does camping on a medieval estate, with uninterrupted views of Haytor, yet only 20 minutes to the…
Belmont Restaurant The Belmont Restaurant in Sidmouth is one of the most renowned restaurants…
Fitness Suite Give yourself a total body workout at our Fitness Suite As part of our…
Voted ‘Best Small Attraction in Devon’, Stuart Line Cruises is a multi-award-winning, family-run…
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.
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.
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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Totnes
Nestled between Dartmoor and the South Devon coastline, Totnes is a captivating market town with a colourful history dating back to 907 AD. Sitting on the banks of the River…
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 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…
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…
Seaton
Set in a landscape of outstanding natural beauty, Seaton is the only gateway town to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site.
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…
Dartmouth
Dartmouth is a beautiful harbour town in South Devon which is full of maritime heritage.
Great Torrington
Great Torrington is a friendly and welcoming town, with good local amenities, independent shops, cafes and regular local markets.
Tavistock
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Tavistock has plenty to look at and keep you amused. Situated in the heart of Devon, it is your gateway to Dartmoor and the surrounding national…
Barnstaple
Barnstaple is one of North Devon’s premier towns. Visiting Barnstaple you’ll find great bars, restaurants and big name high street shops.
Ottery St Mary
Ottery St Mary is a delightful town that is steeped in history, it is the home of Samuel Taylor Coleridge. I
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…
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…
Bovey Tracey
Bovey Tracey is set in the heart of Devon and is one of the main gateway towns in Dartmoor with a unique number of visitor attractions and a mixture of shops. The town is…
Salcombe
Salcombe is a beautiful coastal town sitting on the banks of the Salcombe Estuary.
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…
Plymouth
Known as Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth is one of the most vibrant waterfront cities in Europe. The jewel in the crown is the harbour and the water front with the dazzling…
Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot is a historic market town in the South of Devon surrounded by glorious countryside.
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