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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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 | 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 |
 | Picturesquely situated at the mouth of the River Dart, this popular resort has changed little with the passage of time... Information | Pictures (22) | Hotels |
 | This delightful seaside resort with its snug little harbour is a place where visitors can enjoy a holiday of endless hours of enchantment and summer fun.
Paignton lies..... Information | Pictures (44) | Hotels |
 | In the summer months Torcross is a popular tourist destination. Part of the bank of shingle on which Torcross stands, takes in Slapton Ley, a 270 acre freshwater lake, an important winter habitat for wildfowl... Information | Pictures (3) | Hotels |
 | 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 (4) | Hotels |
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 | One of the most amazing things about this fine abbey is that it was built almost entirely by amateur builders. The Benedictine..... Information | Pictures (6) | Hotels |
 | A beautiful 450 acre country park of mixed woodlands, pasture and wetlands. An historic Manor House and Church set in formal..... Information | Pictures (14) | Hotels |
 | 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 |
 | Set in a dark, brooding corner of Dartmoor, the Merrivale Rows show a vast variety of shape and formation. The site is also..... Information | Pictures (3) | Hotels |
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