Thanks to its stunning coastline, sandy beaches with pristine clear water combined with availability of beautiful hotels to stay in, Devon has risen to becoming one of the most popular vacation destinations, by people from all over the world. North Devon, which boasts of varied attractions and activities, for the families to indulge in, is a perfect place for a romantic getaway or for taking a weekend break or fishing holiday.
Attractions
Irrespective of young or old, Devon has a wide range of attractions, to offer, for the entire family. The places of interest for the younger lot in Devon include, Crealy Adventure Park in Exeter, Pennywell Farm near Buckfastleigh and Babbacombe Model village near Torquay, Paigtin Zoo. One can also take South Devon Railway, which travels 7 miles, taking you to Totnes and River Dart. As for the older generation, Devon has sites of historical importance like Buckfast Abbey near Buckfastleigh and Buckland Abbey in Yelverton. Buckfast Abbey is known for its famed gardens apart from Arlington Court near Barnstaple and its tonic wine.
Activities
As, Devon is famous for its coastline, it is obvious that, water sports like sailing, diving, surfing and kite surfing are some of the popular activities in this holiday destination. Devon has several sports academies which offer tuition in the above mentioned activities to individuals or groups. Beaches like Croyde Bay and Bantham Beach are popular with the crowd for water sports activity like surfing. For those vacationers, wanting to indulge in activities like hiking, golfing and horse riding, Devon’s countryside locations Exmoor and Dartmoor are considered as the most popular spots.
Hotels and Accommodation
Depending on your tastes, preferences and budget, Devon offers wide array of accommodations, freeing you from the worries of having to find a suitable place to stay, while visiting this popular holiday destination. Apart from luxury and budget hotels, Devon has an abundance of quaint guesthouses, family camping sites, farm bed and breakfast, caravan sites, for you to choose from. You can get a good
Holiday Lodge in North Devon.Coastal Towns
One can visit several numbers of scenic and breathtaking coastal towns during their Devon trip. The picturesque towns like Dartmouth and Salcombe are sure to make your Devon visit a memorable experience. These narrow street coastal towns are lined up with specialist shops and galleries apart from restaurants serving mouth watering delicacies.
Beaches
Devon boasts of some of the best beaches in UK. Bigbury on Sea and Bantham, which are situated in the south coast of Devon, are large sandy beaches, ideal for families. Most beaches like Blackpool Sands and Bigbury on Sea also have cafes and toilet facilities, making it a perfect getaway for families. Saunton Sands and Croyde Bay, located in the north of Devon, are popular beach destinations, especially for surfers.
From picturesque coastal towns to pristine beaches combined with some great accommodation facilities, Devon makes for a prefect family vacation destination, without having to travel far off.