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You really can’t go too far wrong when you are selecting a holiday cottage than by picking a holiday cottage in North Devon. There are a huge range of holiday cottages to choose from for all budgets. There are small romantic cottages for 2 people up to large cottages suitable for many people to stay in for a fun group holiday. And if you really want to sample proper luxury, you can go for a holiday cottage with its very own swimming pool!

And not only are the range of holiday cottages in North Devon excellent, there are also plenty of top class visitor attractions to visit and to keep you and your family entertained whilst you are staying there, and not all of them are going to be costing you a fortune! For a start, there are certainly plenty of pretty postcard thatched cottage villages to have a walk around, photograph and just generally enjoy the lazy summer days. Wander around the pretty villages and you can take in the atmosphere and have a dream that one day you too will also own and live in a traditional thatched cottage!

There are also sandy beaches and coves to explore. Take a picnic on a nice warm day and you can spend the whole day on the beach. It doesn’t need to be an expensive day out when you are sitting on the beach and enjoying the day.

For a more exciting family day out, you can also try the various selections of the museums and local adventure parks. There are various outdoor museums celebrating the local area’s history, from a museum with a Victorian cobbled road to a museum that is set in a world heritage site, including mine workings. There are also adventure parks for the children, not just in Devon but also in the Cornwall area, which is certainly within easy reach of holiday cottages in North Devon. Paignton Zoo is also within an easy reach of accommodation that is in this area, which is the home to a wide variety of wonderful animals and plants.

There are also a range of sporting activities in the local area. Surfing along with private surfing instruction is available on certain beaches and there are golf courses for the golf enthusiasts. There are also various local establishments that can offer thrilling paintballing, swimming, exciting quadbike driving, quiet walking, fun cycling and sea fishing opportunities.

The range of North Devon holiday cottages available don’t just stop at pretty thatched holiday cottages with roses around the door. There are also log cabins set in woodlands, with wildlife all around them and the likes. A lot of the North Devon cottages will be within an easy reach of the local pub, excellent for quiet drinks or easy meals out to save on the cooking and washing. Whatever your needs on a holiday, there are plenty of different types of holiday accommodation in North Devon and plenty of exciting activities to keep you all well entertained.

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