Renowned for its breathtaking coastline, spectacular beaches, and of course the Devonshire cream tea, Devon makes for a wonderful staycation destination. Read our mini guide to Devon to find out all the best places to stay, shop and beaches to visit.
Where to stay
From sensational cliff top hotels, quirky safari tents and a hotel on your own island, Devon really does have somewhere to stay for everyone.
- Burgh Island Hotel
- Carswell Farm Cottages
- Exe Valley Glamping
- Gara Rock
- Leworthy Manor Shepherd Hut
- Paschoe House
- Salcombe Harbour Hotel
- Shaldon Beach Hut
- The Hay Loft
- The Pig
Where to eat and drink
Pictured is the beautiful Beach house in Kingsbridge which is a simple seafood and takeaway cafe located yards from the beach at South Milton Sands. Make sure you get a seat outside for wonderful views while you eat a breakfast butty, moules mariniere, or fresh pasta.
- Beach House
- Cary Arms
- Oceans Restaurant
- River Cottage
- Riverford Field Kitchen
- School house
- Sharphamwine, The Cellar Door
- The Bull Inn
- The Horn of Plenty
- The Pilchard Inn
Places to visit
Whether you want to explore the beautiful national parks, wander around coastal villages, or pop to some quaint towns, Devon has the best of all worlds.
- Beer
- Bolberry Down
- Clovelly
- Dartmoor National Park
- Exmoor National Park
- Ilfracombe
- Kingsbridge
- Lynton & Lynmouth
- Salcombe
- Shaldon
- Totnes
Where to shop
The mixture of delightful farm shops and independent boutiques means you better get ready to spend your money as you will be spoilt for choice in these shops.
- Darts Farm
- Distinctly Living
- Dotty Home
- JUUL at Home
- Lorna Ruby
- MOR Gift and Interiors
- Nest Living
- Pipers Farm
- Sancho
- Sunshine and Snow
- The Forest and Co
- Wanderlust Life
Which Beaches to visit
A trip to Devon wouldn’t be complete with spending a day on one of their beautiful beaches and I think we can all agree a day on the beach is always needed. The hardest part is deciding which one to go to first:
- Bantham
- Bibury on Sea
- Blackpool Sands
- Braunton Burrows
- Croyde
- East Portlemouth
- Hope Cove
- Saunton Sands
- Thurlestone Beach
- Woolacombe Beach
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