An esplanade lined by cafes and hotels overlooks a shingle beach in East Devon. Sidmouth Beach in East Devon

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Holiday cottages in East Devon site in a region of exceptional natural beauty with wild hills, peaceful farmland and woodland walks. This corner of Devon also has a beautiful coast, where sandy beaches, rocky coves, classic resorts and ancient fishing villages can be discovered. Sections of the gorgeous Jurassic Coast are located within East Devon, with unique geology and dinosaur fossils. Much of the region has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where sprawling heaths, wooded combes and lush river valleys have created a paradise for outdoor activities. Further north, the Blackdown Hills are one of the Southwest’s hidden gems, with rivers, streams, forests and hillside walks. The entire coast is bordered by the South West Coast Path, a spectacular route covering 630 miles from Minehead to Poole and regularly named as one of the world’s best walks.

Front exterior of a thatched Devon longhouse on a quiet Devon lane.
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

A historic, romantic holiday cottage in Stockland nestled in the heart of the Devon countryside, Kites Holt makes the perfect Blackdown Hills rural retreat, part of a 15th-century thatched Medieval Hall House with a private entrance, open fire, underfloor heating in the bathroom, and quaint mid-floor kitchen.

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Exterior of a 3-storey cottage surrounded by beautiful flower-filled gardens.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Take a closer look at Hemphaye, a charming 17th-century house and now a luxury self-catering coastal cottage in East Devon with Wi-Fi. It sleeps up to 6 people in 3 bedrooms (2 bathrooms) and is an easy walk from the beach and the town centre of Sidmouth.

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A double-fronted holiday cottage exterior with a small walled front garden
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
3

Escape to Lilac Cottage, a charming Musbury holiday let within a designated National Landscape. Ideal for families or couples, it sleeps five and has a cosy woodburner and sunny garden. Explore nearby Lyme Regis and Axmouth's coastal delights. Fully equipped for self-catering holidays in East Devon, it's close to River Cottage Farm and offers easy access to walking trails. Enjoy comfort, convenience, and natural beauty—book your stay for an unforgettable rural retreat.

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Exterior of a 2-storey cottage with 1st-floor bay windows overlooking a shrub-filled garden.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Littlecourt Cottages offers five luxury cottages with Wi-Fi. Magnolia, a charming holiday home in Sidmouth, sleeps up to six guests, just a short distance from the town centre and beaches on the South Devon coast.

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Exterior of a Devon village cottage with a patio and a well-kept garden.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Orchid Cottage is a spacious 19th-century coastal cottage in picturesque Axmouth village, next to the River Axe. This family-friendly East Devon cottage is just one mile from the harbour and fascinating Jurassic coast, making it ideal for exploring the Devon and Dorset coasts.

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Sleeps
18
Bedrooms
8

Surrounded by lush green fields, Abbotts Manor is a gorgeous Grade II listed Georgian manor set in an AONB in Combe Raleigh. The large, pet-friendly cottage in East Devon offers beautiful views, elegant detailing, a children’s play area, a campfire area, a games room, an open fire and style.

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A row of thatched village cottages overlook trees and flowering bushes on a village green.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

11 The Green is a charming thatched cottage located in the coastal village of Otterton, perfect for those looking for self-catering holidays in East Devon. The village is home to a historic working watermill and offers easy access to local amenities, beaches, clifftop walks, and scenic country lanes. The holiday home boasts a tastefully decorated interior with two cosy bedrooms, a spacious living area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a delightful garden for al fresco dining. It's an ideal base for exploring the beauty of East Devon.

 

 

 

 

 

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A contemporary wooden holiday lodge in Est Devon overlooking a large walled lawn.
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Urban chic meets traditional charm at The Shippen, a delightful East Devon country cottage in Membury with beautiful views of an AONB. The pet-friendly cottage offers a generous, sun-lit, open-plan living space, a wood burner, double-height bedrooms, beautiful gardens and access to the coast.

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A barn conversion with Velux windows in the roof overlooks a large lawn.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Visitors to Harvest Moon, a converted threshing barn can relax on the patio while they watch the wildlife in the fields near Honiton in Devon. Guests can run their dogs in the generous gardens before retiring to a modern rural cottage which seamlessly blends modern comforts and traditional charm.

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East Devon holiday cottages in Axminster are ideally located for discovering both the hills and coast. Situated near the Dorset border, this hillside market town has a historic centre and lovely views of the River Axe. 10 miles to the east, Honiton is another welcoming market town on the River Otter, with fine Georgian architecture and rich lace-making heritage. Colyton is a traditional Devon town with a listed church, family-run businesses, and several historic estates near the coast. 

The East Devon coast is home to clifftop walks, which offer superb views across the English Channel and the chance to spot seals and dolphins. Seaton is a picturesque town where fishermen can be seen landing their catch in the harbour. Ten miles west, Sidmouth is a charming seaside town with an esplanade, red cliffs, gardens and a sandy beach. At the region's western edge, the town of Exmouth lies at the mouth of the River Exe, with cob cottages, an elegant seafront and great places to eat and drink on self-catering holidays in East Devon. Beer and Budleigh Salterton are popular destinations for visitors looking for a seaside holiday cottage where they can swim, sunbathe and build sandcastles.

For lovers of thatched cottages, East Devon has them in abundance, with Broadhembury and Branscombe offering particularly photogenic walks amidst age-old cob and thatch cottages.

 

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