Apartments and Cottages in Devon
With a year-round climate thought to be one of the best in England, bed and breakfasts or holiday cottages in Devon are popular with anyone whose top-of-the-list summer vacation requirement is plenty of guaranteed heat and sunshine, and when winter temperatures are often much kinder than those found anywhere else in the UK, cottage rentals in Devon will give you the chance to escape from the cold and gloomy winter weather at home, even though there are many other excuses you could use for planning a relaxing break or an outdoor activity holiday in a region that promises something for everyone during any season of the year. A heavenly clotted cream tea or refreshing pint of scrumpy will provide a delicious treat come rain or shine and a taste that's totally unique to the West Country - holiday cottages in Devon being a great favourite with lovers of traditional English fare and therefore quite an appropriate base for thoroughly investigating the culinary delights of a county renowned for the incredible diversity of landscapes and environments that produce meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, wines, ales and cider that is sold in shops and markets and used in pubs and restaurants throughout Britain and beyond.
The only county in England that can boast two separate coastlines, there is over 300 miles of it to explore by walking the South West Coast Path that runs along both the north and south Devon coasts, and with around 60 beaches to discover, some of which can be found within walking distance of your bed and breakfast, apartment or holiday cottage in Devon, there is the perfect location waiting for anyone hoping to brush up on their surfing skills, as the Atlantic facing coast of north Devon is reputed to have some of the best conditions for surfing in the UK. For anyone renting a a holiday cottage in Devon who's more interested in learning all about the region's fascinating cultural heritage, the coast of south Devon is the place to head for when an abundance of maritime history blends perfectly with the contemporary atmosphere that exists in many ports and towns along the coast of south Devon - holiday cottages in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham placing you firmly on what is commonly known as the English Riviera whose prehistoric landscapes have global 'Geopark' status. And if that's not enough, you'll also have access to around 95 miles of World Heritage 'Jurassic Coastline' stretching along the east end of the south Devon coast.
Five officially recognised Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and two National Parks ensure that bed and breakfasts or holiday apartments and cottages in Devon will be attractive to those whose love of nature is the deciding factor in where to look in the West Country for a cottage rental. Devon proves to be a county that's versatile enough to appeal to people who would be happy to spend their vacation riding a horse or mountain-bike through the rugged countryside of Dartmoor in west Devon or Exmoor in the north-eastern corner, as opposed to devoting an entire fortnight to sunbathing or surfing, although when given the opportunity to get lost amongst the vast sand dune systems and open beaches of Braunton Burrows - a UNESCO biosphere reserve occupying an area along the north Devon coast between Croyde and Appledore - holiday cottages in Devon can be found in situations that will let you experience a little of every aspect of this scenically spectacular and historically rich county in the beautiful West Country of England.
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