Read on to discover some of the attractions you can enjoy while staying at one of our South Devon holiday cottages.
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For visitors to South Devon holiday cottages make an ideal base from which to explore the area. As one of the ideal destinations for a short break accommodated in holiday cottages South Devon ranks high. The English Riviera with its mild climate, relaxed atmosphere, sandy beaches and Mediterranean feel attracts many visitors to Torbay, where the towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham benefit from the distinction of this title. Bustling Torquay is centrally located, while Paignton, with its safe, sandy beaches and zoo is a popular choice for families. At more leisurely Brixham, still a fishing village at heart, trawlers tie up daily with their catches.
When it comes to holiday cottages South Devon is blessed with many traditional thatched cottages in village settings, no more so than in the South Hams. This district is located on the south coast between Torbay and Plymouth. The stunning coastline, sweeping rivers and estuaries, golden beaches and rolling countryside are easily accessed from many communities here, including Salcombe, Kingsbridge, Modbury, Hope Cove, Thurlestone, Torcross and Dartmouth - the Pilgrims set sail for America from here in 1620; today the harbour is filled with yachts from around the globe. A ten-mile cruise up the Dart River brings you to Totnes, an attractive market town with a Norman castle and Elizabethan houses.
Burgh Island lies just a stroll across the sands from the mainland village of Bigbury. The crossing must be made at low tide when the causeway is revealed. The island's Art Deco hotel is a landmark for miles around as, constructed in the 1920s, it was built to look like a white cruise liner beached on dry land. A popular activity for those staying in South Devon holiday cottages is walking and where better to don boots than amidst the stunning scenery of Dartmoor and Exmoor. Dartmoor rises at the heart of the county, its windswept granite tors towering above the heather moorland on two high plateaux split by the River Dart valley. On these plateaux the famous Dartmoor ponies still graze in a rich wildlife habitat amidst a wealth of archaeological remains. When exploring South Devon self catering offers the type of flexible accommodation most families will require. So, why not browse our selection of South Devon holiday cottages to find something that catches your eye?Cottages close to South Devon
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