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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. (add/update description)

See below for all the best towns & attractions in Devon, or see a selection of our Devon photographs on our picture tour of Devon..

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Recommended towns & villages in Devon

	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 (17) \| Hotels
	Gidleigh The small wooded village of Gidleigh stands in superb wooded countryside at the heart of the Dartmoor National Park... Information \| Pictures (3) \| 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 (5) \| Hotels
	Mariansleigh This charming tiny village is set in lovely rural mid-Devonshire countryside within a short distance from the meandering River Mole in the beautiful Mole Valley, and the picturesque Crooked Oak stream... Information \| Pictures (2) \| Hotels
	Salcombe Salcombe is a pleasant town with a happy atmosphere making it a joy to explore when you tire of lazing on one of the beautiful sandy beaches or need to relax after an energetic morning at sea... Information \| Pictures (41) \| Hotels

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Recommended attractions in Devon

	Castle Drogo Fortune rarely smiles on people the way it did on Sir Julius Drewe. In 1899 at the age of 33 he was able to retire from the..... Information \| Pictures (33) \| Hotels
	Dawlish Warren Often referred to as a mile long sandpit, Dawlish Warren sits at the mouth of the River Exe where river and sea become one. It..... Information \| Pictures (7) \| Hotels
	Jay's Grave As English legends go, that of Jay's Grave is a very sad and lonely one. The ancient Dartmoor legend of Jay's Grave is about a..... Information \| Pictures (1) \| Hotels
	Killerton Walking towards the handsome Georgian property known as Killerton House, you get only a hint of the surprises awaiting you..... Information \| Pictures (18) \| Hotels
	Powderham Castle Built over 600 years ago, Powderham Castle is the historic home of the Earl of Devon. The Castle is still lived in by the..... Information \| Pictures (6) \| Hotels