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Exploring the most picturesque & historic places to visit in the county of Devon, England.

About the county of 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.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Devon

Irsha Street, Appledore, North Devon (Sept 05)

Appledore (52 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon

Appledore is as enchanting as its name. It is a pretty place that shows a host of colourful fishermens cottages in the narrow streets beyond the quay..

Salcombe Regis

Salcombe Regis (21 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Devon

Salcombe Regis is a coastal village near Sidmouth in East Devon, England. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1066 as "a manor called Selcoma" held by Osbern FitzOsbern,.....

Yarcombe

Yarcombe (5 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Devon

Cockington Court Manor House, Devon

Cockington Court & Country Park (33 Pictures)

A beautiful 450 acre country park of mixed woodlands, pasture and wetlands. An historic Manor House and Church set in formal.....

Overbecks Museum, Salcombe

Overbeck's Museum & Garden (28 Pictures)

Luxuriant coastal garden surrounding elegant Edwardian house with diverse collections...

The Square Garden

RHS Garden Rosemoor (35 Pictures)

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Room with a view.

Saltram House (1 Pictures)

Chosen as the magnificent setting for Norland Park in the film of Jane Austen's novel Sense and Sensibility, historic Saltram.....

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