Devon has been a favorite holiday destination for the British for decades. The self catering accommodation options are numerous and varied and range from campsites to the iconic Devon holiday cottage.

One of England's largest counties, Devon features green, rolling countryside with thatched cottages, golden-sand beaches with stunning seascapes and good surf, picturesque villages with old churchyards and classic pubs, and wooded valleys and granite tors where you can commune with nature. Devon's gardens, parks, and national plant collections are open for viewing in season and there are plenty of historic houses to visit, including the homes of Sir Francis Drake and Agatha Christie. Exeter's glorious 850-year-old Norman cathedral should not be missed. Pretty port towns in Devon include Bideford, with its tree-lined quay, Dartmouth with its 16th-century merchant's houses, and Clovelly with its hillside, whitewashed houses. The fishing village of Beer, once the haunt of smugglers, is set on a shingly beach below chalk cliffs.

In the south, are family resorts like Torbay and Paignton, while up-market Torquay, with its beautiful harbour, has lots of accommodation options including elegant Victorian villas and terraces that afford fine views of the bustling marina and the bay beyond. This is a truly beautiful part of England and there is no better way to enjoy your time here than in a classic Devon holiday cottage.

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