From hiking and biking, to sunbathing and surfing, Devon is a fantastic spot to recharge those batteries. If you love to be beside the sea, you will be spoilt for choice with the huge number of wide sandy beaches, secluded coves and bustling seaside towns. Adventure seekers can try their hand at sailing, surfing or coasteering, or if you prefer a more laid-back approach to your holiday, pack some sandwiches, a good book and hunker down for the day at a quiet secluded cove. If you are looking to relax and unwind it is hard to beat a dose of salty air and gently lapping waves as you bury your toes into the warm soft sand.
Surrounded by dramatic rocks and cliffs, Soar Mill Cove is a stunning spot to switch off and enjoy the views. Whilst you kick off your shoes, kids will have hours of fun building sandcastles, hunting for mini beasts in rockpools and exploring the caves. To reach this pretty little cove, either walk along the South West Coastal path from Salcombe, or if you are feeling adventurous you can hire a canoe and paddle around the corner. If you are looking for a traditional bucket and spade holiday by the sea, the seaside towns of Torquay, Brixham and Paignton on the English Riviera have everything from long sandy beaches and bustling harbours to boutique shops and an array of family attractions. When you are done with the beach, you can visit a waterpark, a zoo or take a ride on a steam train.
Alternatively, swap your flip flops for hiking boots and explore the wild open moorlands and historic castle ruins on Dartmoor. Hike up to the top of a tor, tackle a challenging cycling route, or even explore this untamed landscape on horseback. Dartmoor is the perfect spot for a riverside picnic, or take the plunge and enjoy a refreshing wild swim! A day exploring the moors is guaranteed to leave you feeling reinvigorated and revived. Better still, you are likely to have worked up an appetite to indulge in an infamous Devon cream tea on the way home!
Whatever you decide to do on holiday in Devon, if you are looking for the ultimate relaxing break, there is no better way to end the day than to soak up the scenery whilst you sit back and relax in a bubbling hot tub. Watch the sun set over the sea at the end of a long summers’ day, or enjoy basking in the warm bubbles on a cosy winter’s retreat. A break away in one of our holiday cottages with hot tubs in Devon is truly magical at any time of the year. Whether you are indulging in those bubbles with your friends as you catch up over a glass of fizz, looking for a touch of luxury on a special family holiday, or enjoying a romantic evening with your loved one, staying in a cottage with a hot tub in Devon will always be a holiday to remember.