Devon is a very popular holiday destination in the UK.  It is the third largest county in England and its major towns are Exeter, Plymouth and Torbay.  Devon has relied on tourism to sustain its economy and this has been helped by the beautiful national parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor, its wonderful beaches and the odd Devonshire cream tea.  Devon is the perfect destination for a family holiday or a short break with plenty of places to stay, things to do and attractions to visit.

The award winning accommodation in Devon is varied and rich.  You can find the right sort of accommodation to suit your needs.  The hotels in Devon range from your typical city hotels and motels to the seaside guesthouses and bed and breakfasts to the more luxurious country house hotels and manors.  If you are worried about your carbon footprint you will also be able to find a number of green accommodations suppliers.

If you’re more interested in bringing your mobile home, caravan or tent then there are plenty of campsites available.  You will find campsites located in the countryside as well as close to the Devonshire coast both of which offer stunning views.  Those of you that don’t have your own caravan or mobile home you’ll be pleased to hear that there are a number of locations that will rent you one.  There are even some companies that will rent you a Volkswagon camper van.

For those of you that like to take your holiday at your own pace, you will be able to enjoy the fine self catering accommodation that Devon has to offer.  There are a wonderful array of luxurious holiday cottages in Devon that are suitable for couples, large groups and families that want to stay in them.  These Devon cottages come with everything you’ll need in the kitchen and home as well as beautiful gardens.  Some come with built in swimming pools or above ground pools and if you’re lucky a hot tub.  Many of them are in the heart of the Devonshire countryside offering peace and tranquillity as well as access to a number of outdoor pursuits.

Devon is blessed with a wide range of tourist attractions.  Some of the most popular attractions include The Milky Way theme park and Crealy Great Adventure park as well as Dartmouth Castle and the National Marine Aquarium.  Many of Devon’s beaches hold Blue Flag awards for cleanliness and are perfect for a family day out.  The North Devon coast has sandy beaches with sheer cliffs looking over them.  In contrast South Devon’s coast is surrounded by red sandstone cliffs with pebble beaches.

If you are into your food you’ll find that there are many great places to eat out in Devon with some fantastic local restaurants.  A large number of these local restaurants use local sources for their fish, poultry and dairy products as well as home grown vegetables to give dinners a true taste of what Devon has to offer.  If you are interested in taking some of Devon’s produce home with you you’ll find a number of local farmers markets that supply grow your own vegetable supplies and local produce.

Whatever you decide Devon is a wonderful place to visit and should be a popular holiday destination for many tourists this summer.

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