Recommended Towns in Devon

Hallsands in the county of Devon
Hallsands is a powerful reminder of the havoc and destruction caused by gale lashed, turbulent seas.
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Hartland in the county of Devon
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".
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Hartland Quay in the county of Devon
The beauty of Hartland Quay is only eclipsed by the rugged cliffs which loom above it.
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High Bickington in the county of Devon
High Bickington lies in one of England's most beautiful and relaxing regions, it is a short distance from the meandering River Taw and is ideally set close to both Dartmoor and Exmoor.
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Hope in the county of Devon
Despite having a picturesque little bay known as Hope Cove which has a picturesque harbour at its northern end, what really stuns all who visit is the sight of waves lashing against the scattered rocks flanking the cove.
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Instow in the county of Devon
Instow is a gorgeous seaside resort with a mass of golden sands backed by a delightful village clambering upwards to meet with fine wooded countryside.
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Kingsbridge in the county of Devon
Long ago, Kingsbridge was a thriving port, these days it is an interesting holiday destination providing year long excitement for boating enthusiasts and a wealth sandy beaches and lovely coves for those who simply wish to laze beside the sea.
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Kingswear in the county of Devon
Picturesquely situated at the mouth of the River Dart, this popular resort has changed little with the passage of time.
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Mariansleigh in the county of Devon
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.
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Newton Ferrers in the county of Devon
A place of sheer enchantment with narrow streets crammed with characterful properties, leading down to the estuary where many small boats are beached and moored.
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Okehampton in the county of Devon
There has been a settlement at Okehampton since the Bronze-Age, later it became a prosperous Saxon town with the Saxon Lords being overthrown at the time of the Conquest.
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Paignton in the county of Devon
This delightful seaside resort with its snug little harbour is a place where visitors can enjoy a holiday of endless hours of...
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Pinhoe in the county of Devon
Pinhoe now fringes the urban sprawl of Exeter, but there was a time when it was a place standing alone with its own identity.
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Plymouth in the county of Devon
This is a city that evokes stirring memories of England's great maritime past.
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Postbridge in the county of Devon
Postbridge is a tiny hamlet, yet this richly wooded area, at the heart of the moor has become a natural starting point for the thousands of visitors who annually come to explore the splendour and wonders of the moor.
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Princetown in the county of Devon
Princetown is the highest village within the Dartmoor National Park, some call it the bleakest centre of the moors which is probably largely due to the town being the home of notorious Dartmoor Prison.
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Salcombe in the county of Devon
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.
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Seaton in the county of Devon
The town is mostly Victorian and Edwardian in character, you only have to cast your eyes above today's modern shop fronts to see handsome overhanging bay windows which belong firmly to another era.
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Tavistock in the county of Devon
This pleasant market town plays host to what is possibly Devon's most entertaining annual fair, the Goose Fair, normally...
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Torcross in the county of Devon
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.
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