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DEVON HOLIDAYS > SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Places to visit in Devon : Dartmoor and West Devon, English Riviera, Exeter and the Essential Devon, North Devon and Exmoor, South Devon.
Regional capital of Devon : Plymouth .
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Campsites & Caravan parks Devon
Hoburne
Static holidays, touring, tent, caravan and holiday home sales.
Eurocampings - ACSI Camping Guide
Find A Campsite - Campsites in Devon
UK Campsites - South West Camp Sites and Caravan Sites
Cruises
Destinations Southwest
Destination Southwest is an alliance between 8 ports throughout the Southwest of England - Ilfracombe,
Torbay, Dartmouth, Plymouth, Fowey, Falmouth, Penzance and the Isles of Scilly.
Holiday Homes / Cottages / Apartments
Blue Chip Holidays
Some of the best 4 and 5 star holiday accommodation in Devon.
- leading UK provider of self-catered holidays
Availability search [ refining by specifying price, pet, pub nearby, open fire, swimming pool and more possible ], special offers and brochure request.
- Holiday Lodges and Holiday Parks Britain
A short break, or weekend, at one of our holiday parks gives you a real getaway, whatever the season.
You'll find well-equipped and cosily heated bungalows, lodges, chalets, apartments and caravans in beautiful forest, countryside and coastal surroundings.
Belvilla
A chalet, a villa, a castle or a mill? A country estate, a farmhouse, a gîte or a cottage? All have been carefully
selected for quality, location, friendly welcome and attractive atmosphere. They are all ideal for a special holiday and good value for money.
WestStar Holiday Parks - Very special places in Dorset
Hotels in Devon, Inns, B & B
Hotels in Devon - Hotel Guide Devon
Hotels in Exeter, Torquay, Plymouth, Ilfracombe, Barnstaple, Bideford, Paignton, Tavistock, Devonport, Tiverton, Exmouth, Kingsteignton, and more ...
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Best Western Hotels -
If you're looking for hotel breaks in / near Devon
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability.
Devon Farms
Self Catering and B&B Bed and Breakfast accommodation in Devon - UK
Also self catering holiday cottages.
National Parks
Dartmoor National Park
The bleak beauty of Dartmoor National Park covers an area of 365 square miles. It is the result of an eruption of granite 250 million years ago, which lifted the softer rocks on the earth's surface.
Exmoor National Park - see also Visit Exmoor
From Exmoor National Park to the Quantock Hills is an area of varied and inspiring landscapes, nestling in
West Somerset and North Devon. Enjoy the peaceful, open spaces, clean air, heather-clad moors, ancient
forests, deep valleys, sparkling rivers, dramatic coastline, pretty villages and towns and a friendly welcome.
The unique and rare breed of Exmoor pony and large herds of red deer freely roam the area. Look up and
you will invariably see buzzards soaring overhead. In the evening you can stalk deer, watch bats or seek out badgers at sunset.
Travel Agencies / Tour Operators
Helpful Holidays
Destinations : South Devon, Mid Devon, East Devon, North Devon.
- Find your perfect Boating Holiday
From the moment you set off on your boating holiday in your self-drive hire cruiser or traditional narrowboat,
onto Britain's vast network of canals, rivers and inland waterways, you're at the helm in more ways than one.
Superbreak
Superbreak offer leisure hotel breaks and features 2-5 star hotels, with the majority in the 3-4 star+ rating.
From the moment you arrive you can revel in the limitless possibilities offered at every resort centre.
And with late availability and last minute booking facilities, you'll soon be experiencing the holiday of your dreams.
- Create your perfect trip to Devon
Clovelly Charters
Boat trips from Clovelly on the Jessica Hettie. Regular trips to Lundy Island and excursions such as swimming with seals
Grand Western Horseboat Co.
Explore the Grand Western Canal aboard a traditionally painted Horse-drawn barge.
River Link - Dartmouth
Pleasure boat cruises and trips up and down the River Dart from Dartmoor to Totnes.
Stuart Line Cruises - Exmouth
A wide range of boat trips available from relaxing River Cruises to fun filled trips to the carnival.
The Picnic Boat - River Dart
Guided boat trips with delicious picnics on the River Dart.
Westcountry Breaks
Hotels | Self-catering | Pubs and Inns | Where to eat | Activities | Attractions | Letting Agencies
South West Coast Path
The South West Coast Path National Trail - 630 miles of superb coastal walking. The best way to enjoy the wonderful coastal scenery, wildlife and heritage.
Travel Guides Devon / Related books
Devon (Best of Britain
Accessible, Contemporary Guides by Local Experts - 185458426X
Simon Heptinstall (Author)
Paperback: 320 pages; Publisher: Crimson Publishing (15 Jun 2008); ISBN-10:
185458426X; ISBN-13: 978-1854584267.
Devon & Exmoor: Beaches. Contemparary Art. Gardens. Restaurants and
So Much More - 1859651739
The Devon and Exmoor Guidebook is one of a series of guidebooks focusing on the major tourist destinations in the UK and is the ideal companion to
exploring Devon. It divides the area into seven clear regions which, for ease of navigation, are colour coded in the headings at the top of the page and the
page numbers at the bottom. The book is a comprehensive guide to: beaches, castles, gardens, restaurants, hotels, National Trust properties and much
more. It includes colour photographs of great beauty and descriptive text and opening times to the many attractions.
Paperback: 208 pages; Publisher: Goldeneye; 1st edition (15 Mar 2007); ISBN
-10: 1859651739; ISBN-13: 978-1859651735.
The Hidden Places of Devon
David Gerrard (Author), Lines and words (Illustrator)
Paperback: 200 pages; Publisher: Travel Publishing Ltd; 9th edition edition (15 Aug 2009); ISBN-10: 190443486X; ISBN-13: 978-1904434863.
AA Leisure Guide Devon
Penny Phenix (Author)
This activity guide from the AA tells you the best places to visit in Devon and includes mapped walks, cycle rides and car tours. Inside you'll find easy-to
-use and modern layouts with newly commissioned colour photographs to inspire you and area maps which show the area in detail. The guide
contains 10 walks, 3 cycle rides and 2 car tours, each illustrated with a colour map. Each chapter tells you the best places to visit in Devon and
listings pages give reviews of pubs and tea shops plus information on where to shop, local specialities, activities, and local events and festivals.
Spiral-bound: 160 pages; Publisher: Automobile Association; Spi edition (30 April 2007); ISBN-10: 0749550139; ISBN-13: 978-0749550134.
Transport / How do I travel to Devon
Bristol Airport - Bristol International Airport
Exeter Airport - Home of Flybe
Newquay Airport
- Cheap flights & Budget flights Exeter
Book cheap flights to Southwest England at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online
 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights
Fights to Southwest England.
thetrainline provides fast, easy and secure access to timetables, tickets and fares for all National Rail journeys across the UK.
National Express
Travel by bus or coach to Devon.
Stagecoach in Devon
Philip's Street Atlas Devon
Paperback: 328 pages; Publisher: Philip's; Pocket ed edition (7 Feb 2011); ISBN-10: 1849071292; ISBN-13: 978-1849071291.
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Devon - Discover Devon
o Unique with two different coastlines - bare rugged cliffs, surf washed sands, white pebble beaches,
stretches of golden sands, stunning resorts, hidden wooded estuaries and the Jurassic Coast - England's first natural World Heritage Site.
o Glorious countryside - green rolling hills, coloured patchwork fields, high-sided lanes, bustling market towns and villages, thatched white washed cottages and traditional Devon longhouses.
o Wild and wonderful moorland - Dartmoor, in the south, embraces wild landscapes and picture postcard
villages. Exmoor, lies in the north and combines breathtaking rugged coastline with wild heather moorland.
o Rich in history and heritage - where you can step back in time and explore historic cities, or discover
seafaring characters like Drake and Raleigh, the settings for novels by Agatha Christie and Conan Doyle, myths and legends.
Devon County Council
Plymouth - Plymouth City Council
Combines all the vibrancy of a modern city with the heritage of a historic port, and its outstanding location
between the moors and the sea makes it the perfect base for touring.
Visit Plymouth - Tourist Board Plymouth
In Plymouth, whatever the season, youīll never be lost for something great to do. As the regional capital of
Devon and Cornwall, Plymouth is an extra-ordinary blend of vibrant modern city and historic seafaring port.
Visit world famous heritage sites like Plymouth Hoe and Mayflower steps. In the Barbican, you can enjoy
centuries of maritime tradition. Or you can take to the sea yourself with a choice of boat-trips, fishing, wind-surfing, scuba diving and water skiing.
Shop to your heartīs content in the Plymouth City Centre Shopping Boulevards. Or simply relax on the
waterfront and enjoy the stunning views across the harbour. Whatever you enjoy, itīs yours to discover in Plymouth all year round.
Dartmoor and West Devon
Breathtaking scenery of the Tamar Valley, beautiful peaceful countryside and the ancient landscape of Dartmoor.
East Devon District Council
English Riviera
Variety of attractions, lively sea-front shops, bars and restaurants, and charming old villages and busy harbours.
Exeter & Essential Devon
Holidays in Exeter and Essential Devon - the perfect short break and family holiday destination. A selection of townhouse hotels, country house and seaside hotels or thatched bed and breakfasts.
Explore the unmatched natural history of the Jurassic Coast, beautiful unspoilt countryside or Exeter's rich heritage and thriving present.
Mid Devon - Devonshire Heartland - Tourist Information for Mid Devon
The Devonshire Heartland region is the area surrounded by Tiverton, Axminster, Exeter, Crediton,
Okehampton and up to South Molton. It includes Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Cullompton, Chulmleigh and all the villages in-between.
Mid Devon District Council
There's only one way to describe Devonshire's Heartland: the focal point of a whole new holiday experience!
By using one of the peaceful towns and villages as a base, you can enjoy the best of Devon, exploring the
area's beautiful hills and valleys, or stretching your wings to visit Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks, or the ever popular north and south Devon coasts.
Towns & Villages : Crediton, Bradninch, Tiverton, Cullompton, Bampton, Bickleigh.
North Devon and Exmoor
Miles of golden beaches, dramatic cliffs and deep winding lane will be yours, besides the wild uplands of Exmoor.
South Devon
Wonderful beaches, plus historic towns and river estuaries, home to an abundance of wildlife and boats.
 Blackdown Hills - range of hills along the Somerset-Devon border in south-western England
The hills are heavily cut with sharp valleys and reach 315 metres (1035 feet) above sea level at Staple Hill, their highest point. See Blackdown-hills.net
The Blackdown Hills embraces over 40 parishes, four local authority districts [ East and Mid Devon, South Somerset and Taunton Deane ] and two counties [ Devon and Somerset ].
Jurassic Coast
The East Devon coastal towns of Exmouth, Sidmouth, Beer, Seaton and Lyme Regis all make excellent base
camps from which to explore both the Jurassic Coast's geological treasure trove and the natural splendours of East Devon.
Bampton - Bampton Town
Bampton in mid Devon lies close to the Somerset border, and is on the edge of the Exmoor National Park.
In recent times, Bampton has become famous for its floral displays - Bampton in Bloom.
Bradninch - Bradninch Town
Burrington - typical [ North ] Devon village
Cullompton - Cullompton Town
The stunning scenery, the mild climate and relaxed way of life have attracted visitors to Cullompton from all
over the UK as well as from overseas for many years.
One major reason for visiting Cullompton in Devon is its position in the heart of some of the finest scenery in
the West Country yet it's still very much a tranquil country area.
Crediton
The town is situated in the narrow vale of the River Creedy near its junction with the River Exe. See Tourist Information Mid Devon.
Dartmoor
Halberton - Halberton Parish
Halberton is a large parish in Devon, stretching from Tiverton, almost up to the Somerset border, and from Sampford Peverell to Butterleigh
Lapford - Lapford Town - small rural village deep in the heart of Mid Devon
Sandford - Sandford Parish Website
Sidmouth - Sidmouthlife.co.uk
Torquay - The English Riviera
List of places in Devon
Exeter Cathedral
Web site provides information and pictures which will appeal to the curious browser of any age and to those
seeking more detailed information about our beautiful, historic cathedral, its very active community and its continuous cycle of daily worship.
Jurassic Coast
From Orcombe Rocks, Exmouth, Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset the Jurassic Coast Natural World Heritage
Site gives a unique insight into life in the past through the rocks exposed along the 95 miles of beautiful
coastline. 185 million years of Earth History for you to explore. Walk along the coast and walk through time!
T&V Dartmoor
: Ashburton, Belstone, Bovey Tracey, Buckfastleigh, Chagford, Holne, Manaton, Moretonhampstead, Okehampton, Ponsworthy, Postbridge, Poundsgate, Princetown, South Tawton, South
Zeal, Sticklepath, Tavistock, Widecombe-in-the-Moor and Yelverton
T&V East Devon : Axminster, Axmouth, Beer, Branscombe, Broadclyst, Budeigh Salterton, Dunkeswell,
Exmouth, Fenition, Gittisham, Hawkchurch, Honiton, Kilmington, Lyme Regis, Lympstone, Newton Poppleford, Otterton, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, Sidbury, Sidmouth, Stockland, Talaton, Uplyme and Upottery.
T&V on and around Exmoor : Bampton, Challacombe, Combe Martin, Countisbury, Dulverton, Dunster, Exford, Lynmouth, Lynton, Minhead, Porlock, South Molton and Wheddon Cross.
T&V North Devon : Appledore, Barnstaple, Bideford, Braunton, Clovelly, Combe Martin, Croyde, Eggesford,
Fremington, Great Torrington, Hartland, Hatherleigh, Holsworthy, Ilfracombe, Instow, Lundy Island, Lynmouth, Lynton, Saunton, South Molton, and Woolacombe.
T&V South Hams
: Aveton Gifford, Berry Pomeroy, Bickleigh, Bigbury, Blackawton, Chivelstone, Dartington, Dartmouth, Dittisham, East Allington, East Portlemouth, Ermington, Halwill, Harberton, Hope Cove, Ivybridge,
Kingsbridge, Kingswear, Loddiswell, Marldon, Modbury, Newton Ferrers, Salcombe, Slapton, South Brent, Stoke Fleming, Stoke Gabriel, Stokenham, Thurlestone, Totnes, Ugborough, Wembury and Yealmpton.
Torbay / English Riviera : Brixham, Paighnton and Torquay
Cuisine - Gastronomy
Favourite Devonshire Recipes
Favourite Devonshire Recipes
Amanda Persey (Author), A.R. Quinton (Illustrator).
Paperback: 48 pages; Publisher: J Salmon Ltd (1 May 1993); ISBN-10: 0906198968; ISBN-13: 978-0906198964.
West Country Restaurants
Guide to eating out at quality restaurants and pubs.
History Devon
History of Devon - see Wikipedia
Prehistory, Roman Period Devon, Post-Roman Brythonic Period, Conflict and Change, Saxon Control, Norman & Medieval Period, Tudor & Stuart Period, Modern period Devon, Mining history Devon.
Tiverton Museum
A museum of Social, Agricultural, Transport and Local History, situated in the town of Tiverton.
Classic Sights
Classic Sights is a group of top tourist attractions in the South West of England, working together to offer the
assurance of quality and value for money, whenever and wherever you choose to visit - whether you're on a daytrip, on holiday, travelling as a group or looking for a unique conference venue.
The smuggler's Trail
Visit the towns, villages, resorts, bays, coves and caves that tell the story of men who pit their wits and
seamanship against the Commissioners of His/Her Majesty's Customs, the revenue men, pirates and
privateers. The adult will find the history interesting and the child will be exited with the tales, caves, haunts
and locations. The trail covers the coast of the south west of England, UK commencing at Weston-super
-Mare to the north (near Bristol), along the Bristol Channel coast line to Lands End and then along the south coast line to Poole. You will travel through Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and Dorset.
Music, Art & Culture, Events in Devon
Devon County Show
Shop window for rural Devon giving the public a chance to see farmers, food producers and others working
in the countryside economy in action.
Appledore Visual Arts Festival
Anual arts festival held in the village of Appledore in late May.
Events Calender Devon - see what is happening in Devon over the year
National Trust in Devon - Events in Devon
Every season brings a whole host of events, activities and inspiration for a day out with the National Trust in Devon. Simply choose where, what and when.
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