Devon; a beautiful country setting in the South West of England, with Cornwall bordering to the west, Dorset and Somerset to the east. The Dartmoor National Park lies wholly in Devon , and the Exmoor National Park lies in both Devon and Somerset.
Devon is the only county in England to have two completely separate coastlines. Both the north and south coasts offer dramatic views and the South West Coast Path runs along the entire length of both. The coasts have many blue flag beaches with surf washed golden sands or smooth white pebbles. There are many stunning resorts and hidden wooded estuaries. To the east of Exmouth is the Jurassic Coast – England’s first natural World Heritage Site.
Inland, the county has attractive rolling rural scenery, and villages with thatched cottages. All these features make Devon a popular holiday destination. Devon is full of glorious countryside and has the most fantastic natural environment. The are many green rolling hills, high-sided lanes and coloured patchwork fields. The variety of habitats means that there is a wide range of wildlife.
With the wild and wonderful moorland, Dartmoor, in the south, Devon embraces wild landscapes and picture postcard villages (like South Zeal and Drewsteignton ) as well as bustling market towns (like Chagford and Moretonhampstead ). There are many thatched white washed cottages and traditional Devon longhouses. Exmoor lies in the north and combines breathtaking rugged coastline with deep wooded valleys and wild heather moorland.
Devon is a place where you can leave your car behind and explore by bus, train, foot, bike or even canoe. Come here to get away from it all, relax and indulge in some of the finest local food and drink on offer.
Devon has a rich heritage, a place where you can step back in time and explore historic cities, or discover seafaring characters like Drake and Raleigh. Why not take in the settings for novels by Agatha Christie and Conan Doyle as well as ancient myths and legends.