How About A Holiday Cottage In North Devon

Posted on January 19, 2009
Filed Under Destinations

You really can’t go too far wrong when choosing a holiday cottage than by picking one in North Devon. There’s a wide selection for all budgets, from small romantic cottages for 2 people, up to some 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 indoor swimming pool!

And not only are the range of modern holiday cottages in North Devon excellent, there are also plenty of top class visitor attractions to visit and to keep you entertained whilst you are staying there, and not all of them are going to be costing you a fortune! For a start, there are plenty of pretty postcard thatched cottage villages to walk around, photograph and just generally enjoy the lazy warm summer days. Wander around the pretty villages and take in the atmosphere and dream that one day you too will own and live in a traditional 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 whole 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 day out, you can try the selections of the museums and adventure parks. There are various outdoor museums that are celebrating the area’s history, from a museum with a Victorian cobbled road to a museum that is 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 near by Cornwall area, which is within easy reach of North Devon holiday cottages. Paignton Zoo is also within an easy reach of accommodation that is in this area, which is the home to a wide variety of wonderful animals and plants.

There are also a 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, exciting quadbike driving, walking, cycling and fishing opportunities.

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