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.
Bridesmere, a beautifully decorated converted Devon barn, in the Teign Valley on Dartmoor, sleeps 8. Bridesmere is one of 3 self-catering cottages at Clifford Barton which all have private fenced gardens, pet friendly, great for kids, 2-acre lake, 50-acre nature reserve and Games Barn.
- Sleeps 8
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 2
Beautiful, 2-bedroom barn conversion with Wi-Fi located in Braunton sleeping 4, the perfect place for a family getaway on the North Devon coast, being just a 5-minute drive to the beach at Saunton Sands. Onsite, you will find a terrace along with almost an acre of gardens.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 2
Braunton Farmhouse is a 5 bedroom farmhouse, recently refurbished to a very high standard. The North Devon house is perfectly situated on the hill above Braunton and within a few miles of Georgeham, Croyde and amazing, award-winning, beaches at Putsborough and Woolacombe Bay. Pets welcome.
- Sleeps 10
- Bedrooms 5
- Bathrooms 3
Barnfield is a luxury North Devon Holiday Cottage with WiFi in the rural foothills of Exmoor and an easy drive to wonderful sandy beaches. This large and child friendly thatched cottage sleeps 8-10 in 4 bedrooms one being a ground floor with en suite. Up to 3 pets are welcome.
- Sleeps 8
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 3
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Buzzards View is a thoughtfully designed, delightful South Devon holiday cottage near Kingswear with 2-bedrooms sleeping 4. This coastal cottage enjoys character features. It is situated at Kingston Farm in a stunning countryside location with gorgeous rural and sea views.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1
Beachend is an outstanding luxury coastal cottage on the Dart Estuary in Ditisham. This large countryside holiday home with superb riverside views in South Devon stands close enough to the waterfront to hear the ebb and flow of the tide and a short walk to the village pub. Pets Welcome.
- Sleeps 12
- Bedrooms 5
- Bathrooms 4
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Enjoy a relaxing rural self-catering holiday in The Croft, a spacious, beautifully furnished holiday lodge in the heart of the idyllic South Devon countryside between the coast and Dartmoor. This new and stylish family-friendly lodge sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms, both en-suite.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 2
The aptly named Sun Peaks boasts the best views of the Salcombe countryside, basking in the glow of Devonshire sunshine. With Dartmoor within view on the horizon, this reverse level detached, large holiday home is in a prime spot for picturesque, rural scenery, perfect for large family getaways.
- Sleeps 8
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 2
Sunnycroft is a tastefully furnished, large seaside holiday cottage in Brixham, Torbay. Sleeping 10, this pet friendly holiday cottage with stunning coastal views lies within walking distance of the harbour. Families with infants are particularly catered for.
- Sleeps 10
- Bedrooms 5
- Bathrooms 4
Thatchers Cottage, sleeping up to six, is one of seven Devon cottages at Muddlebridge House, near Barnstaple. With an indoor swimming pool and two-acre garden, it is ideally situated for surfing, cycling, golf and fishing. Pets welcome.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 1
Formerly the entrance to a Grain Store, Holly Cottage is now a beautifully appointed barn conversion in n a remote rural location near Harwood Dale on the Cleveland and Yorkshire Heritage Coast. This dog-friendly cottage with a hot tub sleeps two.
- Sleeps 2
- Bedrooms 1
- Bathrooms 1
Singleton Manor is a large Edwardian Manor House with heated indoor swimming pool and hot tub amidst splendid gardens containing a trampoline, lawns, ponds and fountains offering seaside self-catering accommodation in Torquay. Sleeps 10. Pets welcome.
- Sleeps 10
- Bedrooms 5
- Bathrooms 4
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Spindrift is a coastal cottage with sea views in the South Devon seaside village of Hope Cove between Bigbury and Salcombe. Furnished to a high standard in a rural location this dog-friendly cottage is close to superb beaches.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 2
Dorey is a traditional mid-terrace coastal cottage, renovated to provide stylish, comfortable self-catering holiday accommodation. This dog-friendly Appledore holiday cottage in North Devon has lovely sea views over Taw and Torridge estuaries across to Braunton Burrows and Instow.
- Sleeps 7
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 2
With a bright, spacious design and a contemporary decor throughout, The Cottage makes a welcoming family-friendly coastal home from home at our impressive Goodrington Lodge development in Torbay, Devon.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 2
Far from the maddening crowd, the family-friendly Lodge 34 at Beyond Escapes resort near Torbay in South Devon offers a premium experience to its guests, from luxurious lodges with private hot tubs to a soothing spa and sauna, state-of-the-art gym and superb restaurant. Pets welcome.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 2
A stunning new North Devon beach apartment for 2015 in Westward Ho! Directly overlooking the beach in this family friendly resort, this beautiful seaside holiday apartment has a contemporary interior, high quality spec with balcony and wonderful sea views.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 2
This renovated Victorian coach house, located in a leafy corner of Torquay, is the perfect place for a quiet holiday in Torbay. Still just ten minutes’ walk from the Torquay’s seafront you will enjoy a relaxing seaside holiday in this South Devon holiday cottage for couples.
- Sleeps 3
- Bedrooms 1
- Bathrooms 1
Halcyon Cottage is a charming stone-built barn conversion near Great Torrington in North Devon. It boasts exposed timber and stone throughout and combines character with modern comforts. Outside are extensive grounds, a heated swimming pool, play equipment, space for pets and beautiful views.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1
Serene, modern, and rich with features, Beyond Escapes Lodge 16 provides room for four, a private hot tub, and access to deluxe resort facilities. This pet-friendly, luxury South Devon holiday lodge close to Torbay's beaches at Paignton is a perfect rural retreat for couples or small family.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 2
Lodge 32 is one of Beyond Escapes collection of luxurious holiday lodges in the South Devon countryside. Carefully designed, these lodges offer an enchanting décor; contemporary and unique, yet warm and inviting, to give you the perfect coast and countryside holiday in Devon you truly deserve!
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 2
Book a relaxing holiday at Prixford Barton, a large holiday North Devon holiday home with a swimming pool. This pet-friendly rural holiday cottage near Barnstaple sleeps 11 in 5 bedrooms, perfect for celebrations, reunions and longer holidays within easy reach of the North Devon coast.
- Sleeps 11
- Bedrooms 5
- Bathrooms 3
Old Nog Cottage is a delightful rural holiday cottage with a pool near Great Torrington in North Devon with exposed stone and timber, modern homely comforts and extensive gardens for pets, Guests enjoy access to a communal swimming pool, visiting farm animals with play equipment for children.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1
With elegant décor and plentiful features, Lodge 15 on the Beyond Escapes resort will delight you and your family. Exclusive resort facilities and a private hot tub are only part of a luxurious holiday in this South Devon rural retreat near Torbay's beaches at Paignton. Pets welcome.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 2
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
- 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!
