Coastal, Countryside and Moorland Holiday Cottages in Devon
For many visitors, renting holiday cottages in Devon is the most enjoyable way to really experience this charming county. Here are beach apartments overlooking wide sandy bays from Woolacombe in North Devon to Slapton Sands in the South Hams. Discover thatched cottages in quaint coves such as Beer, Lee Bay, Blackpool Sands and Ladram Bay with clear waters backed by lush green Devon countryside. Stay in a thatched Devon holiday cottage in the heart of the countryside to explore deep flower-filled lanes or the wild moorland landscapes of Exmoor and Dartmoor. The many picturesque and historic towns and villages from Clovelly to Budleigh Salterton scattered across Devon offer a fine choice of self-catering accommodation. Find quaint thatched cottages in sleepy villages, stylish barn conversions on working Devon farms or waterside apartments in converted fishing lofts and harbourside warehouses on the South Devon coast. Devon's mild climate makes the County a popular choice for self-catering cottage holidays all year round, as Christmas Day surfers on the North Devon beaches at Croyde and Saunton will testify, while wild daffodils and primroses appear in the hedgerows as early as February, bringing added colour to winter and early spring walks in the countryside.
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The Chalet is a stunning purpose-built collection of luxury apartments situated on the cliff overlooking the long sandy beach at Saunton Sands. Apartment 3 is located on the entry level. It has 3 gorgeous bedrooms and spacious open plan living. The apartment shares a lovely balcony with sea views.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 2
Beautiful thatched holiday cottage in a quiet village near Barnstaple within easy reach of North Devon beaches and Exmoor National Park. Rock Cottage is a characterful well-equipped countryside cottage and sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms - just a short walk from The New Inn, a friendly village pub.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 2
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Fairways West is a newly renovated luxury house that sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms in Chittlehamholt, North Devon. The house is perfect for large families or groups of friends. The house is set in lovely grounds of a hotel and has access to an 18 hole golf course, indoor swimming pool and leisure complex.
- Sleeps 8
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 3
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Deer View Cottage is a stunning, 5* luxury cottage, set within the grounds of the North Devon Highbullen Country Hotel. The pet friendly 3-bedroom cottage is in a quiet corner of the estate enjoying picturesque views across the valley. Use of indoor heated pool, spa facilities and golf course.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 2
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Raymar House is a luxuriously furnished contemporary cottage in a quiet secluded corner of Dartmouth, forming part of a recently refurbished old warehouse just a 5-minute stroll to Dartmouth Castle and the South West Coast Path. 6 Spa passes included within the rental at the exclusive Dart Marina.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 3
Tucked away in rural Devon, outside Exeter, The Shippen is an amazing one bedroom cottage for couples that will awaken the sense of love in you. A romantic retreat, it oozes comfort and class, and opens up to an amazing view of hills and endless trees.
- Sleeps 2
- Bedrooms 1
- Bathrooms 1
Hazel Barn is a Large and luxurious farmhouse with modern amenities for a holiday in North Devon. The family-friendly Exmoor cottage lies on the owner’s rural property and treats guests, an open fire, hot tub, indoor and outdoor games areas and captivating views of North Molton and beyond.
- Sleeps 11
- Bedrooms 5
- Bathrooms 3
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Located in the peaceful hamlet of North Whilborough, Huccaby is a beautiful rural location for a self catering holiday in South Devon. This child friendly cottage with a communal heated indoor swimming pool sleeps 6 plus cots in 3 bedrooms and has Wi-Fi.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 2
Set up for a cosy group of four, Lodge 8 is a rural rejuvenation pad near Totnes complete with great beds and a private hot tub. Your private abode is also a launch pad to Devon beaches, water parks, castles and more.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 2
Treat yourself to a well-deserved holiday in Lodge 21, a luxurious holiday Lodge near Torbay in the South Devon countryside at Beyond Escapes with an onsite spa and restaurant, as well as your own hot tub. Pets welcome.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 2
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Nestling in the sleepy hamlet of North Whilborough with its own indoor swimming pool and Wi-Fi, Long Barn Cottage is the perfect location for a large self catering holiday near Torquay in South Devon offering ideal family accommodation. It sleeps 13 plus cots in 6 bedrooms, 3 en suites, a bathroom s...
- Sleeps 13
- Bedrooms 6
- Bathrooms 5
A seaside getaway for those wishing for a taste of the captivating Devon Countryside, Lodge 6 is at your service. Enjoy the BE You Spa and gym facilities, on-site restaurant. Lodge 7 is located in the open countryside near the South Devon coast resorts or Torbay Pets welcome.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1
The Gallops is one of our most popular 8 person family cottages. This large Devon cottage has 4 spacious en suite bedrooms, use of a communal pool private family hot tub, views of the Atlantic Ocean and rolling cliff top meadows.
- Sleeps 8
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 3
Honeysuckle Eco Lodge lies amidst a superb countryside in a secluded location at Wheatland Farm near Winkleigh, a 'step back in time' village in the heart of North Devon. Pets are welcome at this family-friendly lodge that is also a perfect romantic bolthole for couples.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1
This large baby-friendly holiday home in South Devon overlooks Goodrington Beach in Torbay. Fall asleep to the sound of the waves lapping the beach. Braeside is a beautifully presented holiday property sleeping 9 guests (4 bathrooms) near Paignton.
- Sleeps 9
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 4
A Luxury Torquay holiday apartment in a former Victorian School, 7 Torwood Gables has 3 bedrooms sleeping 6. This pet friendly, spacious coastal apartment with Wi-Fi is within walking distance of the Harbour, Theatre, Living Coasts and lovely South Devon beaches at Torre Abbey Sands and Meadfoot.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 1
Imagine steaming in a relaxing hot tub surrounded by the South Devon countryside without a care in the world. That’s life in Lodge 2! With a luxurious interior design plan and more onsite leisure activities, no guest will be disappointed with this dog-friendly South Devon holiday lodge near Torbay.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 2
Rock House is a rare find in Torquay - a large and pet friendly South Devon holiday cottage with sea and harbour views, restored and furnished to a very high standard. It lies within easy reach of Torquay's beaches and major attractions. Perfect for large families or groups of friends.
- Sleeps 9
- Bedrooms 5
- Bathrooms 4
Reserve this beautifully appointed lodge with Beyond Escapes - a world-class resort serving its Paignton guests with the first-rate cuisine, a spa and stunning views of the South Devon countryside – and your own private hot tub. Pets Welcome.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 2
Romantic Dream Cottage near Westward Ho! beach in North Devon is a 5-star gold holiday cottage, a perfect cottage for couples looking to retreat and relax in complete luxury. With south facing views of the Devon countryside and a private 2-person hot tub you are sure to fall in love. Pets welcome.
- Sleeps 2
- Bedrooms 1
- Bathrooms 1
"What a fantastic place! Easily the best self-catering cottage we have stayed in. Our son?s words upon arrival were 'Can we stay here forever?'- a sentiment that has certainly not wavered through the week." Hugh, Caroline, Ella & Lucy 22.2.1
- Sleeps 5
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 2
Swanpool is one of three luxury lodges for a romantic retreat on the North Devon coast in Braunton with miles of coastal footpaths and golden sandy beaches for walks. Relax in your private hot tub and walk for miles on golden sandy beaches at Saunton, and Croyde. Pets welcome.
- Sleeps 2
- Bedrooms 1
- Bathrooms 1
Grandad's, so named because it is popular with Grandparents wanting to enjoy a self catering holiday with the family while retaining some privacy. This one double-bedroom, ground floor Devon annexe close to family cottages at Stonehayes near Honiton offers exactly that.
- Sleeps 2
- Bedrooms 1
- Bathrooms 1
Buddleia is a cosy self catering cottage; perfect for guests with up to two dogs. With a large enclosed, safe garden and access through a gate to the meadows and orchard in the higher valley of Dittiscombe Hills, guests can relax and enjoy a secluded and peaceful break in this pretty stone cottage.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1
Popular Towns
in Devon
- Appledore
- Ashburton
- Axminster
- Axmouth
- Barnstaple
- Bideford
- Bigbury-on-Sea
- Bratton Fleming
- Braunton
- Brixham
- Broadwoodkelly
- Bucks Mills
- Chillington
- Chulmleigh
- Clawton
- Colyton
- Combe Martin
- Croyde
- Dartmouth
- Dawlish
- Dittisham
- Exeter
- Georgeham
- Great Torrington
- Honiton
- Hope Cove
- Ilfracombe
- Instow
- Kentisbury
- Kingkerswell
- Kingsbridge
- Kingswear
- Lynton and Lynmouth
- Modbury
- Moretonhampstead
- Newton Ferrers
- North Molton
- Noss Mayo
- Ogwell
- Okehampton
- Paignton
- Salcombe
- Saunton
- Shaldon
- Sidmouth
- Slapton
- South Molton
- Tavistock
- Torquay
- Totnes
- Westward Ho!
- Winkleigh
- Witheridge
- Woolacombe
South Devon Coastal Cottages
To the south of the county are the bustling Victorian seaside resorts of Torquay, Paignton, Exmouth and Teignmouth, these days offering much more than a traditional bucket and spade holiday (although buckets and spades are still essential holiday must-haves). It's a haven for superb family theme parks such as Diggerland, an adventure theme park with a real emphasis on DIGGERS! An invigorating construction experience for adults & children. Highly recommended!
Sleepy East Devon Cottages
To the south east corner of Devon are the charming and more genteel Edwardian resorts and villages of Sidmouth, Beer, Branscombe and Budleigh Salterton, where a perfect day can be had chuntering around Lyme Bay in a self-hire boat catching mackerel to BBQ back at your holiday cottage in the evening. For delightful views of the River Ax estuary - and the chance of a Devonshire Cream Tea in Colyton, enjoy a sedate ride on restored trams at The Seaton Tramway that runs from Seaton along the estuary to Colyton. on Head west along the south coast to discover 'chocolate box’ villages, country pubs and beaches such as Bantham Bay and Burgh Island where you can enjoy lunch or dinner at The Pilchard Inn or the Burgh Island Hotel and, if the tide is in, return to your car by sea tractor.
Idyllic North Devon Countryside Cottages
North Devon is much wilder and quieter than the south but just as welcoming to visitors. Here are the big sandy surfing beaches of Croyde, Woolacombe, Westward Ho! and Saunton Sands (perfect for beach cricket and sandcastle building when the tide is out). Tiny coast-hugging villages such as Lee Bay or Clovelly delight the visitor at any time of the year while the principal coastal towns of Barnstaple and Bideford provide all the services and supplies you will to enjoy a self-catering holiday in a rural or seaside holiday cottage. North Devon also has the occasional geographical claim to fame, such as the biggest village in England (Braunton) and the longest High Street in England (Combe Martin). For visiting walkers and cyclists, the superb Tarka Trail offers more than 40-miles of level cycling on old North Devon railway lines that follow the river valleys and estuaries of the Taw and Torridge. There are plenty of bike hire shops along its route if you don't have space to bring your own bikes.
Discover the Dartmoor and the Heart of Devon
Inland Devon is equally inviting to visitors. Quiet thatched villages such as Broadhembury, Coleford, Sampford Courtenay or Chitlehampton (all replete with excellent pubs and idyllic holiday cottages) can be found at the end of slow drives down deep Devon lanes. The city of Exeter is well worth at least one day's visit to see the magnificent Cathedral (picnic on Cathedral Green) followed by a trip down to Exeter Quay on the River Exe, full of craft shops bars and bistros. Hire a bike and follow the ship canal tow path through Starcross to the coast. If you make it past the enticing pubs such as the Twin Locks, you'll end up collecting sea shells and nibbling seaside candy floss on the beach at Dawlish Warren before a leisurely ride home to your holiday accommodation.
The centre of Devon is the truly beautiful Dartmoor National Park - offering picturesque wild walks and drives across the moors. Visit Widecombe and Princetown - the latter now earning a reputation as an artistic centre as well as being the location of the famous prison. Above all find and climb a tor - there are hundreds for visitors to choose from! Dartmoor is also home to England's 'newest castle'. Now wonderfully restored by the National Trust, Castle Drogo, designed y Edward Luytens just outside Drewsteignton was built in the early 20th Century and is a fascinating place to visit.
Seafaring Devon and Fishermens Cottages
Devon's seafaring heritage and traditions can be discovered in the south coast ports of Dartmouth (take a trip by Edwardian paddle steamer up river to Dittisham past Greenaway, Agatha Christie's house now open to the public), Salcombe or Plymouth where a boat trip visiting all the historic maritime naval yards along Plymouth Sound will provide an entertaining history lesson.
For steam train lovers, as well as occasional main line excursions to and from Exeter, there is steam a-plenty to be found within an easy drive of many holiday cottages. In the popular (and idyllic) South Hams region in the southern corner of Devon, ride the South Devon Railway from Buckfastleigh to Totnes or from Paignton to Kingswear (and then by ferry to Dartmouth). In North Devon discover the Lynton Barnstaple Railway which operates a mile or so of scenic track from Woody Bay Station - combine this with a cliff top walk along the South West Coast Path between Woody Bay and Martinhoe and you have the perfect day out!
Family-Loving Devon
With so much on offer in Devon and it's not just the large attractions that appeal to visitors. In North Devon, visit The Gnome Reserve, where over a thousand gnomes are secreted along an enchanting woodland walk. It was once nominated for a Turner Prize. IF not Gnomes, they try sheep: The Big Sheep in Bideford has everything from baby lambs to feed to roller coaster rides - all year round! It is no wonder that many of the Devon's self-catering holiday cottages and seaside apartment welcome back the same visitors year after year!
