A Holiday Home in Devon - A perfect home base for exploring this bucolic county
Devon Holiday Homes
30 December 2009
For travelers planning UK holidays and looking for country cottages, Devon should certainly be at the top of the list. Devon holiday homes are found right on the beach, tucked away in the picturesque countryside or just a short stroll from the local village pub, and offer quaint, comfortable surroundings coupled with all of the conveniences you would have in your own home. Devon holiday homes are ideal for families, friends and couples on holiday and provide a perfect home base for exploring this bucolic county, as well as the neighboring counties of Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset.
When embarking on day excursions from their country cottages, Devon visitors will find plenty of activities and attractions from which to choose. The northern coast offers rugged cliffs and picturesque coastlines that are ideal for walking and hiking; whereas, on the southern coast, families can enjoy a lovely day at the beach where more sheltered shorelines offer exceptional opportunities for frolicking in the surf or sunbathing during warmer months. There are many exceptional areas for taking breathtakingly beautiful walks in Devon, one of which is the Jurassic Coast, which is made up of the Devon and East Devon Coast and is part of the only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site in England.
Of course, no visit to Devon is complete without spending at least one day exploring Dartmoor National Park and the surrounding areas. Dartmoor is home to the UK’s largest concentration of remains from the Bronze Age, and also boasts many archaeological sites from the late Neolithic Era. Cairns, stone circles, standing stones, tumuli, stone crosses and remains from old stone buildings are scattered across the moor and provide families and travelers with many exciting finds during day hikes. Popular attractions in this area include the Dartmoor Prison, Finch Foundry, Lydford Gorge and Castle Drogo.
Travelers to Devon absolutely must partake in cream teas during their visit. This regional treat is often called Devonshire tea in other countries, such as Australia, and is a delightful experience involving fresh-baked scones, clotted cream, jam and – of course – tea. Tea shops and cafés offer cream teas throughout Devon, ensuring that you will have numerous opportunities to indulge during day trips to explore the area. Devon cider should also be on your list of things to try while on your Devon holiday. When nestled in cozy country cottages, Devon cider is the perfect way for travelers to relax after a long day of sightseeing.
Whether opting for Devon holiday homes in Dartmoor, Paignton, Woolacombe, Challacombe, Great Torrington or another of Devon’s beautiful towns and villages, there are many options for country cottages Devon travelers will absolutely fall in love with. Once you have experienced the comfort of self catering Devon holiday homes and the bucolic scenery everywhere you look in Devon, you will surely want to return year after year.
