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Ilfracombe harbour, North Devon
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Things To Do In Devon

"Devon is so beautiful, those hills and the red cliffs"Agatha Christie

Stunning coastlines, wild moorlands and picturesque villages

Devon is the ultimate holiday location. With two stunning coastlines, wild moorlands and picturesque towns and villages to explore, Devon offers an unforgettable holiday experience. Catch some waves at Woolacombe or Croyde Bay, enjoy a traditional bucket and spade day at the beach at the coastal resort of Torquay or simply kick of your flip flops and pull up a deckchair whilst the kids go fossil hunting along the Jurassic Coast.

As stunning as the beaches are, there is more to Devon than surf, sandcastles and sunbathing (and that’s before we even get started on the cream teas!). Explore the picturesque Devon countryside as you cycle your way along the traffic free section of the Tarka Trail between Braunton and Meeth. Lace up your walking boots and hike to the top of a tor in Dartmoor National Park or combine high moors with a seascape in Exmoor.

The chic seaside town of Salcombe is a great place for browsing art galleries and sampling fantastic seafood restaurants or enjoy the mix of Roman history and independent shops in the county's capital of Exeter.

 
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Last Minute Offers in Devon

Thinking of a break in Devon? Let us tempt you with a selection of our best last minute offers. Remember, we don't charge a booking fee, so the price you see is the price you pay.

Did you know?

… Lundy Island, off the coast of Devon, has a population of puffins that outnumbers humans 15 to 1

… Parliament Street in Exeter is known as the world's narrowest street, measuring just 0.64m at its tightest point

… The Plymouth Gin Distillery has been in operation since 1793

… A La Ronde in Exmouth is the only 16-sided house in the country, built for two sisters in the 18th century

… The ‘Cornish’ pasty was actually invented in Devon over 500 years ago