Five Reasons to Holiday in Devon

Devon is one of the most varied holidayorganised activity centres dotted throughout the
destinations in the country, with its beautifulcounty such as the River Dart Country Park near
Devon hotels, stunning coastline, renowned sandyNewton Abbot and Go Ape situated near Exeter
beaches, family attractions, activities andwhich hold activity days for groups and individuals.
award-winning accommodation. Perfect for all3. Hotels and Accommodation
types, Devon provides the perfect place for thatDevon has a range of various accommodation
weekend break, romantic getaway ortypes so when you're arranging your Devon
activity-packed break, without having to travelholiday you won't have to worry about finding a
too far in order to enjoy it.place to stay as there are many places and
1. Attractionshotels to choose from. There are an abundance
There are a wide range of attractions acrossof family camping sites, caravan sites, quaint
Devon waiting to be discovered by all the family.guesthouses, farm bed and breakfasts, country
Attractions which tend to be aimed more at theDevon hotels and luxury coastal Devon hotels so
younger ones of the family include places such asyou just have to take your pick!
Pennywell Farm near Buckfastleigh which has a4. Coastal Towns
over 200 animals, Paignton Zoo, Crealy AdventureThere are a number of breathtaking coastal
Park in Exeter, Babbacombe Model Village neartowns which are worth visiting if you decide to
Torquay and South Devon Railway which takesmake the trip down to Devon. On the south
you 7 miles along to the River Dart and Totnes.coast there such picturesque towns include
Attractions which may appeal more to the olderSalcombe with its narrow streets lined with quaint,
generation include historical sites such as Bucklandspecialist shops and galleries and Dartmouth which
Abbey in Yelverton, Buckfast Abbey nearhas fabulous views overlooking the River Dart and
Buckfastleigh which has fabulous gardens and isis renowned for its restaurants and hotels, which
famous for its tonic wine and Arlington Court nearembrace their country and coastal location and
Barnstaple. There are also an abundance ofuse freshly sourced local produce.
gardens to visit in Devon from the commonCoastal towns on the north coast include Croyde
National Trust gardens to the privately ownedBay with its extensive sandy beach and small
ones which include Bicton Park Botanical Gardenstown providing shops and cafes. The village of
in East Budleigh and Becky Falls Woodland ParkClovelly is one of the best known and one of the
near Bovey Tracey which was voted Devon'smost unusual villages in North Devon. Traffic is
Top Beauty Spot.banned from the main road which runs through
2. Activitiesthe village, so visitors have to park at the top car
Devon's proximity to the coast means that it is apark and stroll down the hill towards the sea.
popular for its water sports such as surfing, kite5. Beaches
surfing, sailing, diving and wake-boarding namingSome of the UK's best beaches are situated in
just a few. There are many sporting academiesDevon. The south coast offers Bantham and
which offer tuition to individuals and groups alike.Bigbury on Sea which are large sandy beaches
Surfing is one of the most well know watergreat for families. Many of the larger beaches
sports in Devon with beaches such as Banthamhave toilet facilities and cafes, such as Bigbury on
Beach, Bigbury Bay (both on the south coast) andSea and Blackpool Sands, making a perfect day
Croyde Bay on the north coast being primeout without any worries. The north of Devon also
surfing hot spots.has a fantastic array of sandy shores, such as
Additionally, Devon has a diverse countryside withCroyde Bay or Saunton Sands, which are again
Dartmoor and Exmoor both providing areas forgreat for families and also very popular with
further countryside activities such as horse riding,surfers.
hiking, abseiling, fishing and golfing. There are some