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About Devon

A County that forms part of the South-West Peninsula of England, Devon is the third largest County and borders the popular Counties of Dorset, Somerset and Cornwall. Devon boasts some of Englands finest beaches, has a wealth interesting History to discover and many pretty Villages including Clovelly, one of the most famous villages in the world. Interesting places to visit include Torquay a popular holiday resort and birthplace of Dame Agatha Christie, the most popular crime writer of all time and Tavistock the centre of a beautiful and fascinating district and birthplace of the famous explorer Sir Francis Drake.

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Recommended towns & villages in Devon

	Axmouth This quiet resort of colourwashed cottages sitting at the edge of the River Axe was once an important south Devon port... Information \| Pictures (8) \| Hotels
	Chudleigh .. Information \| Pictures (21) \| Hotels
	Combe Martin .. Information \| Pictures (65) \| Hotels
	Croyde Croyde village has a scattering of thatched, colourwashed cottages and other delightful buildings, all sheltered by dunes which stand between the village and the bay... Information \| Pictures (18) \| Hotels
	Dalwood Charming village in the Devonshire countryside with a wonderful old thatched pub serving excellent food and a fantastic church. Well worth a look.. Information \| Pictures (30) \| Hotels
	Hallsands Hallsands is a powerful reminder of the havoc and destruction caused by gale lashed, turbulent seas... Information \| Pictures (12) \| Hotels
	Hartland There is not a lot to beat the sound of waves crashing against the rocky promontory which was known by the Roman's as the "Promontory of Hercules"... Information \| Pictures (49) \| Hotels
	Plymouth This is a city that evokes stirring memories of England's great maritime past... Information \| Pictures (142) \| Hotels
	Two Bridges Two Bridges is the junction of the two major routes across central Dartmoor, and thus attracts a lot of visitors in the summer... Information \| Pictures (3) \| Hotels
	Yelverton Yelverton, by-passed by the picturesque River Meavy is situated on the south-western fringes of Dartmoor. It is a quaint little town surrounded by fine scenery with easy access to some of the loveliest places on Dartmoor... Information \| Pictures (7) \| Hotels

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	A La Ronde This fascinating 16 sided house is a relic from 1796. It was built for two spinster cousins Jane and Mary Parminter and was to..... Information \| Pictures (1) \| Hotels
	Becky Falls Becky Falls is a romantic beauty spot hidden in the countryside close to the old town of Bovey Tracey. The spot is noted for its..... Information \| Pictures (14) \| Hotels
	Buckland Abbey Buckland Abbey is situated near Yelverton at the edge of the Dartmoor National Park. It was built as a 13th century Cistercian..... Information \| Pictures (3) \| Hotels
	Dartmouth Castle Darmouth Castle occupies a rocky promontory overlooking the Dart estuary. It was one of a chain of castles built by Henry VIII..... Information \| Pictures (11) \| Hotels
	Grey Wethers Stone Circle This unique double ringed circle is less dramatic than most and is interesting for the fact that the circles lie side by side..... Information \| Pictures (1) \| Hotels
	RHS Garden Rosemoor .. Information \| Pictures (35) \| Hotels
	Start Point Lighthouse Designed in 1836 by James Walker.. Information \| Pictures (5) \| Hotels
	Stover Country Park & Nature Reserve Stover Country Park contains over 114 acres of woodland, grassland, heathland, lake and marsh and a substantial variety of..... Information \| Pictures (31) \| Hotels
	Totnes Castle Built by the Normans in the 11th century, Totnes castle has one of the best preserved shell keeps in England... Information \| Pictures (1) \| Hotels
$Entrance of Watermouth Castle, Near Ilfracombe, Devon$	Watermouth Castle Watermouth Castle occupies a commanding position overlooking Watermouth Bay in the lovely coastal resort of Ilfracombe. Here..... Information \| Pictures (9) \| Hotels