Reasons To Visit And Stay In Devon
By Advisor. Filed in Florida |
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 home hotels and manors. If you are worried about your carbon footprint you’ll also be able to find a number of green accommodations suppliers.
If you like to enjoy a more relaxed holiday then you might want to try some of Devon’s self catering accommodation. If you are planning a trip with a huge group, the whole family or a romantic couples break then you’ll find many holiday cottages in Devon that’ll meet your needs. A cottage usually comes complete with a beautiful garden and a kitchen with everything you need to cook. Many holiday cottages also come complete with their own spas, hot tubs or above ground swimming pools which are fantastic when the weather is good. As most of these cottages can be found in the heart of the Devon countryside, you’ll be able to like the peace and quiet whilst also traveling to different attractions.
If you’re more interested in bringing your mobile home, caravan or tent then there are plenty of campsites available. Many of these campsites are situated in the beautiful Devon countryside and boast some stunning views and excellent facilities. 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’ll rent you one. You can even rent classic Volkswagen camper vans for your holiday.
There are plenty of attractions and things to do in Devon. Popular tourist attractions such as the National Marine Aquarium, theme parks like The Milky Way, Woodlands Leisure Park and Crealy Great Adventure Park and Dartmouth Castle. The beaches in Devon have a number of Blue Flag awards that represent that the beach and sea are clean. The North Devon coast has sandy beaches with sheer cliffs looking over them. The beaches in the South of Devon are a contrast as they are surrounded by red sandstone cliffs and have beaches covered in stones.
There are plenty of places to eat in Devon with a variety of local restaurants offering fine food. Most restaurants in the county source produce from local farmers meaning that fish, dairy products and vegetables are fresh to guarantee the finest cuisine and a true taste of Devon. You can take home your own little taste of Devon by visiting the farmers markets where you’ll find grow your own vegetables supplies as well as other produce.
With all these great reasons to visit you should make Devon your next destination for a family holiday.
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