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62 The Bank and Bar 62 are passionate about delivering friendly, honest and efficient service, with…
Croyde Bay Resort is nestled behind the sand dunes of the world class Croyde Beach and just minutes…
Where the beach ends and the cliff begins is Westward Ho! ‘s only seafront bar and bistro. Located…
Welcome to Hidden Valley, an award-winning campsite and touring caravan park in the rolling hills…
The BIG Sheep – world famous for the hilarious Sheep Racing! North Devon’s most popular Family…
Create your own adventure at Roadford Lake Between Okehampton and Launceston, PL16 0RL …
The Park Hotel is home to Seasons Brasserie, an AA Rosette winning 4-star dining restaurant…
Visit the UK's largest Aquarium and be fascinated by an underwater world. All day tickets come with…
Our commitment to your safety during the Covid 19 Pandemic. We fully understand that we now live in…
The Langstone Cliff Hotel has been owned and ran by the Rogers family since it was originally…
Take a seat on our terrace overlooking the pool and soak up those glorious Devon views best enjoyed…
The Paint Hub is a pottery painting cafe where you can customise your own piece of useable pottery.…
This is a day of adventure you won’t forget. We have tree top activities suitable for all ages (4…
Welcome to Devon Valley, for fabulous family holidays on the banks of the stunning River Teign. …
At the Royal and Fortescue Hotel, you have the difficult choice of elegant dining in the…
With its contemporary styling and light, airy feel, their Brasserie has an atmosphere that is all…
The Royal Hotel in Bideford is steeped in history and dates back to the 17th century. This is…
The Tamar Trails is an all day attraction for families who love the outdoors. This a child friendly…
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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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…
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…
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…
Moretonhampstead
A wonderfully atmospheric market town, Moretonhampstead is right on the edge of Dartmoor, you can see the moor from the town.
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…
Barnstaple
Barnstaple is one of North Devon’s premier towns. Visiting Barnstaple you’ll find great bars, restaurants and big name high street shops.
Ashburton
Ashburton lies on the southern edge of Dartmoor in the heart of the stunning south Devon countryside. It is a gateway to Dartmoor and is also an ideal place to base yourself…
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