Ah Devon! The county of rolling hills, characterful villages, cultural cities and two dazzling coastlines. As the fourth biggest county in England, there is a lot of choice when it comes to deciding where to stay in Devon. Where will your Devon holiday take you?
10 of the best places to stay in Devon
Devon’s little fishing villages vie for attention with the romantic landscapes of Dartmoor and its sleepy rural enclaves. The vast sandy beaches of North Devon promise surf and sandcastle building, while South Devon’s coast is studded with seaside escapes, including the likes of Sidmouth and Torquay.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxed, romantic escape or a fun-filled family break, find your perfect match in Devon.
Where to stay in Devon
Devon’s top 10 prettiest towns and villages
There’s something about chocolate-box cottages and tiny crooked streets which makes our hearts sing, and Devon is packed with delightful towns and villages of this ilk. There’s Clovelly with its steep, cobbled streets tumbling down to a picturesque harbour, Brixham with its riot of colourful fishing boats clinking in the marina, and Lustleigh with its pretty thatched cottages and traditional events.
Here's our round-up of some of the prettiest towns and villages in Devon.
Pretty places in Devon
Holiday like a local in North Devon
Discover off-the-beaten-track locations that only a local normally knows about, and find walks, eateries, events and attractions to help you truly experience the best of North Devon.
Local's Guide to North Devon
Scenic South Devon
With seaside villages and picturesque rural towns, and swathes of rolling countryside and moorland, South Devon has much to offer in the way of beautiful scenery.
Scenic South Devon
Devon holidays vs. Cornwall holidays
There has long been some friendly rivalry between the two South West counties of Devon and Cornwall, not least the enduring argument of whether scones should be topped with jam first or cream! Both counties promise a memorable holiday, so which should you choose?
We’ve compared the best of both to help you make up your mind!
Cornwall vs. Devon holidays
Devon holidays
If you’ve already got your heart set on your ideal Devon destination and the only thing that’s missing is the perfect accommodation, take a look at our collection of Devon holiday cottages.
Beautiful farmhouses, stunning seaside apartments and gorgeous romantic boltholes await!
Devon cottages