Choosing Vacation Rental Accommodation In Devon
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010Devon is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the United Kingdom. It is the third largest county in England and its major towns are Exeter, Plymouth and Torbay. Devon has been forced to rely on tourism as its main way to sustain the economy of the area for a long time now which is why it is one of the most popular destinations in the UK thanks to it’s great beaches and wonderful cream teas. If you are looking for some where to take a family vacation or a short weekend break then Devon is one of the best choices you can make.
The award winning accommodation in Devon is varied and rich. You can find the right sort of accommodation to suit your needs. The hotels in Devon range from your typical city hotels and motels to the seaside guesthouses and bed and breakfasts to the more luxurious country house hotels and manors. There are also a number of green accommodation providers if you want to help do your bit for the planet.
If you’re more interested in bringing your mobile home, caravan or tent then there are plenty of campsites available. Many of these campsites are situated in the beautiful Devon countryside and boast some stunning views and excellent facilities. If you want to enjoy a caravan holiday and don’t own one you’ll find many sites that will hire you one. You can even rent classic Volkswagen camper vans for your holiday.
For those of you that like to take your holiday at your own pace, you will be able to enjoy the fine self catering accommodation that Devon has to offer. If you are planning a trip with a large group, the whole family or a romantic couples break then you’ll find many holiday cottages in Devon that will meet your needs. These Devon cottages come with everything you’ll need in the kitchen and home as well as beautiful gardens. A number of holiday cottages come with above ground swimming pools which are the perfect way to cool off on a hot day or to keep the kids busy. As most of these cottages can be found in the heart of the Devon countryside, you’ll be able to enjoy the peace and quiet whilst also traveling to different attractions.
Devon is blessed with a wide range of tourist attractions. Some of the most popular attractions include The Milky Way theme park and Crealy Great Adventure park as well as Dartmouth Castle and the National Marine Aquarium. The beaches in Devon have a number of Blue Flag awards that represent that the beach and sea are clean. The Northern coastline of Devon is blessed with beaches covered in sand and sheer cliffs. In contrast South Devon’s coast is surrounded by red sandstone cliffs with pebble beaches.
If you are into your food you’ll find that there are many great places to eat out in Devon with some fantastic local restaurants. A large number of these local restaurants use local sources for their fish, poultry and dairy products as well as home grown vegetables to give dinners a true taste of what Devon has to offer. If you are interested in taking some of Devon’s produce home with you you’ll find a number of local farmers markets that supply grow your own vegetable supplies and local produce.
With all these great reasons to visit you should make Devon your next destination for a family holiday.