Guide to Devon for Luxury Self-Catering Cottage Breaks

Overview of What Devon Offers for High Quality Self-Catering Holidays

Devon is also a fantastic place to spend a 5 star luxury cottage holiday, boasting two beautiful national parks, Exmoor and Dartmoor and plenty of sights and things to keep you busy. Similar to Cornwall in its wonderful combination of coastline and countryside, Devon is a county of diverse and interesting landscapes, despite being England's 3rd largest county it is easy to experience all variations in Devon's countryside. You can even discover spots in the county where sea, moorland, farmland and towns all come together in beautiful harmony.

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Devon is home to the Jurassic coast which has been awarded Natural World Heritage status because of the multiple dinosaur fossils that have been discovered there and are still continuing to be found. The presence of this amazing heritage site provides visitors with a great collection of interesting attractions based on Devon's dinosaur history. The south of the county is also described as the English Riviera because of the coastline's exciting sea-front towns, lively sea-front shops, bars, restaurants and marinas and harbours that are found here. However if you are staying to the West of Devon in Dartmoor you will find some magnificent scenery from the Tamar Valley, peaceful countryside and the ancient scenery of Dartmoor. North Devon on the other hand, boasts long stretches of golden sand, impressive cliffs and long winding lanes that weave through the wild uplands of Exmoor. So wherever you choose to stay in Devon for your luxury self-catering break you will experience some truly breath-taking scenery and landscapes.

Top Tips for Quality Food and Dining in Devon

A luxury self-catering holiday in Devon should definitely benefit from the beautiful foods available in the county. Devon's dramatic yet wonderful landscapes provide fantastic origins for some truly magnificent local produce such as fresh fish and seafood, luxurious meats from the traditional Red Devon Cattle and great pies, pastries, vegetables and fruit. You may wish to purchase some of these fantastic products at a local farmers market or rather just enjoy the delicious delights in one of Devon's delectable restaurants. Some of the luxurious choices on offer include The Horn of Plenty luxury restaurant, famous chef Simon Hulstone's Elephant Bar and Restaurant and The Angel in Dartmouth.

Recommended Activities to Enjoy on a Luxury Self-Catering Break in Devon

Whatever kind of luxury break you're looking to have in Devon you will find some great places to visit and some wonderful activities to get stuck Beautiful Devon Beaches, perfect for relaxing on a luxury cottage break into. Whether you're an adrenaline junky who enjoys staying fit and keeping active whilst on holiday or if you're looking to relax and enjoy your surroundings then there is plenty on offer. In terms of fabulous, exciting activities to get your heart pumping you can enjoy many exhilarating water sports such as Scuba diving at Scylla, Torquay or Plymouth, also canoeing, sailing, surfing, adventure days, coasteering and surfing.

Tourist Attractions and Places of Interest in Devon

If you would rather enjoy some of the natural sights and wonderful historical attractions in the area then there is always Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Exeter Cathedral and many National Trust houses for you to explore. You can also find many natural wonders within Devon County including Canonteign Falls, the National Parks, Becky Falls and Clovelly Village.

Quince Honey Farm for a Sweet Treat

If you fancy a sweet day out, why not visit the world's biggest Honeybee exhibition; BeeWorld! at Quince Honey Farm at South Molton. Bound to get visitors young and old buzzing with excitement, this truly is an amazing place where you can learn about honey bees and see live bees up close. For bee lovers and honey-lovers everywhere this is a fantastic tourist attraction where you can learn about honey and even enjoy a honey tasting session and visit the farm shop.

Add a extra touch of luxury...

To add an extra special touch to your luxurious self-catering cottage break why not enjoy a fantastic day off-roading in the beautiful Blackdown Hills and experience the Land Rover at its best. You could also enjoy Mussels by Moonlight, a delightful tour of the spectacular Geopark coast with a marine ranger on hand to tell you more about the park and to help you spot dolphins, seals and other great marine life whilst you enjoy some delicious fresh mussels. To truly relax and unwind why not book a beauty treatment at the stunning Barcelo Imperial and enjoy some pampering on your luxury break.

Some more Popular Places to Visit and Tourist Attractions to Discover on a Luxury Self-Catering Holiday in Devon:

There are a huge number of attractions in Devon, too many to list! Attractions include Paignton Zoo, Castle Drogo, Crealy Adventure Park, National Marine Aquarium, Rosemoor Gardens, Fursdon House, World of Country Life, Powderham Castle and Pennywell Farm.

However you decide to spend your time on your luxury cottage break, whether taking it easy or packing in lots of sights and activities, we hope you find high quaity self-catering accommodation here.

Devon's beautiful gardens