Reasons To Visit And Stay In Devon
Friday, August 20th, 2010Every year thousands of people visit the county of Devon in the UK. 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. You will always be able to find a hotel with a wide range of boutique hotels, Bed and Breakfasts, sea front guesthouses, and country house hotels as well as the regular types of hotels you’ll find in most major cities. 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. There are a wonderful array of luxurious holiday cottages in Devon that are suitable for couples, large groups and families that want to stay in them. These cottages come with everything you’ll need in the kitchen and home as well as beautiful gardens. Some come with built in swimming pools or above ground pools and if you’re lucky a hot tub. Many of them are in the heart of the Devonshire countryside offering peace and tranquillity as well as access to a number of outdoor pursuits.
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. Those of you that don’t have your own caravan or mobile home you’ll be pleased to hear that there are a number of locations that will rent 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. The beaches in Devon have a number of Blue Flag awards that represent that the beach and sea are clean. The North Devon coast has sandy beaches with sheer cliffs looking over them. The beaches in the South of Devon are a contrast as they are surrounded by red sandstone cliffs and have beaches covered in stones.
There are plenty of places to eat in Devon with a variety of local restaurants offering fine food. 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.