One of the most visited hoiliday destinations in the UK is Devon. Devon is the third biggest county in England and is made up of the towns of Plymouth, Torbay and Exeter. Devon has relied on tourism to sustain its economy and this has been helped by the beautiful national parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor, its wonderful beaches and the odd Devonshire cream tea. Devon is the perfect destination for a family holiday or a short break with plenty of places to stay, things to do and attractions to visit.

Devon is blessed with a wide variety of award winning accommodation so you will be able to find a hotel or other accommodation that will be perfect for you. 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.

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 cottages in Devon that will meet your needs. These 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 pools which are the perfect way to cool off on a hot day or to keep the kids busy. A lot of these sorts of holiday cottage can be found in the middle of the Devonshire countryside which is great if you are visiting tourist attractions during the day and want some where quiet to come back to.

Those that want to visit Devon in their own caravan or mobile home will be delighted with the excellent campsites that Devon has to offer. 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. There are even some companies that will rent you a Volkswagon camper van.

Devon is blessed with a wide range of tourist attractions. Popular tourist attractions such as the National Marine Aquarium, theme parks like The Milky Way, Woodlands Leisure Park and Crealy Great Adventure Park and Dartmouth Castle. Many of Devon’s beaches hold Blue Flag awards for cleanliness and are perfect for a family day out. The North Devon coast has sandy beaches with sheer cliffs looking over them. 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. You can take home your own little taste of Devon by visiting the farmers markets where you will find grow your own vegetables supplies as well as other produce.

Whatever you decide Devon is a wonderful place to visit and should be a popular holiday destination for many tourists this summer.