You really can’t go too far wrong when you are selecting a holiday cottage than by picking a holiday cottage in North Devon. There are a huge range of holiday cottages to choose from for all manor of budgets. There are small romantic cottages for 2 people up to large cottages suitable for many people to stay in for a group holiday. And if you really want to sample proper luxury, go for a holiday cottage with its very own swimming pool!

And not only are the huge range of holiday cottages in North Devon excellent, there are also plenty of visitor attractions to visit and to keep you and your family entertained whilst you are staying there, and not all of them are going to be costing you a fortune! For a start, there are certainly plenty of pretty postcard thatched cottage villages to walk around, photograph and just generally enjoy the lazy summer days. Wander around the villages and take in the atmosphere and dream that one day you too will own and live in a thatched cottage!

There are also lots of sandy beaches and coves to explore. Take a ready made picnic on a nice warm day and spend the day on the beach. It doesn’t need to be an expensive day out sitting on the beach and enjoying the day.

For a more exciting family day out, you can try the selections of the museums and adventure parks. There are various outdoor museums celebrating the area’s history, from a museum with a Victorian cobbled road to a museum set in a world heritage site, including mine workings. There are also a couple of adventure parks for the children, not just in Devon but also in the Cornwall area, which is certainly within easy reach of holiday cottages in North Devon. Paignton Zoo is also within easy reach of accommodation in this area, which is home to a wide variety of animals and exotic plants.

There are also a huge range of sporting activities in the area. Surfing along with private surfing instruction is available in the summer on certain beaches and there are plenty of golf courses for the golf enthusiasts. There are also various establishments that can offer thrilling paintballing, swimming, quadbike driving, walking, cycling and fishing opportunities.

The range of holiday cottages available don’t just stop at thatched holiday cottages with roses around the door. There are also log cabins set in woodlands, with wildlife all around them . A lot of the cottages will be within easy reach of the local pub, for quiet drinks or meals out to save on the cooking and washing. Whatever your needs on a cottage holiday, there are plenty of different types of holiday accommodation in North Devon and plenty of activities to keep you well entertained.

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