Things to Do in Devon at Easter

Easter is a great time to sneak away for a relaxed break in Devon. The weather is mild, the beaches are quiet and the attractions are newly opened, welcoming guests for another summer season. Families can enjoy Easter egg hunts, feeding baby lambs and long walks spotting nesting birds and early wild flowers.

Easter is a great time to sneak away for a relaxed break in Devon. The weather is mild, the beaches are quiet and the attractions are newly opened, welcoming guests for another summer season. Families can enjoy Easter egg hunts, feeding baby lambs and long walks spotting nesting birds and early wild flowers.

Enjoy the lovely county of Devon this spring by booking a charming Devon cottage now.

Things to Do in Cornwall At Easter

Thousands of visitors head for Cornwall in the summer, but why not beat the crowds and enjoy a holiday in the spring? Cornwall is known for its mild climate - daffodil picking begins in January - so a visit can lift your spirits and shorten the winter. Enjoy fun Easter Egg Hunts, gorgeous gardens filled with blooms and near-deserted beaches.

Thousands of visitors head for Cornwall in the summer, but why not beat the crowds and enjoy a holiday in the spring? Cornwall is known for its mild climate – daffodil picking begins in January – so a visit can lift your spirits and shorten the winter. Enjoy fun Easter Egg Hunts, gorgeous gardens filled with blooms and near-deserted beaches.

Book a holiday cottage in Cornwall now and start summer early!

Award-Winning Attractions in Devon

Devon has dozens of great places to visit packed between its rugged Bristol Channel coast and the golden beaches to the south. Many of these great attractions have won top awards making them particularly worthwhile to visit.

Devon has dozens of great places to visit packed between its rugged Bristol Channel coast and the golden beaches to the south. Many of these great attractions have won top awards making them particularly worthwhile to visit.

Book your holiday cottage in Devon now and look forward to visiting some award-winning attractions.

Award-Winning Attractions in Cornwall

Cornwall is packed with theme parks, gardens, railways, farms, wildlife parks, animal sanctuaries, castles, historic attractions, caverns, museums and activities. How do you choose which ones to visit during a short stay in Cornwall? There are some amazing award-winning attractions which are sure to be a resounding success with all the family.

Cornwall is packed with theme parks, gardens, railways, farms, wildlife parks, animal sanctuaries, castles, historic attractions, caverns, museums and activities. How do you choose which ones to visit during a short stay in Cornwall? There are some amazing award-winning attractions which are sure to be a resounding success with all the family.

When you book a holiday cottage in Cornwall, visit some of these great places to make it an action-packed family holiday.

London 2012 Olympics Start in the West Country!

As London gears up for its moment of glory hosting the 2012 Olympics in July, Devon and Cornwall have a very important part to play in the preparations. The traditional Olympic Torch Relay, which is the main lead-up to the games, will start its 70-day long journey around the UK from Land's End on 19 May, 2012.

London 2012 Olympics start in the West Country; as London gears up for its moment of glory hosting the 2012 Olympics in July, Devon and Cornwall have a very important part to play in the preparations. The traditional Olympic Torch Relay will start its 70-day long journey around the UK from Land’s End on 19 May, 2012. Many people will line the route to cheer as the torch is carried through historic towns and villages in the South West.

All eyes will be on Cornwall as the epic journey begins. May is a gorgeous time to visit Devon and Cornwall in any year, but even more so this year. Book your holiday cottage now and be in the front row to watch the start of the Olympic Torch Relay.

Why the West Country is the Best Place to Celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

The extended bank holiday celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee is a great excuse for heading down to the West Country in June 2012.

The extended bank holiday celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is a great excuse for heading down to the West Country in June 2012. The celebrations start on Saturday 2 June and will continue over four days through Tuesday 5 June, 2012. Street parties, train rides, royal visits, classical concerts and some of the best summer weather in the UK means that cottages in Devon and Cornwall are expecting record holiday bookings in 2012.

With a royal visit in early May, the Olympic torch commencing its journey from Land’s End in mid-May and the splendid Royal Cornwall Show to attend from 7-9 June, now is the time to book your holiday cottage in Devon and Cornwall to avoid disappointment.

Devon in Winter

Winter is a great time to experience the "real" Devon. There is nothing prettier than a drive across ADartmoor when the tors are dressed with a skittering of snow. Long stretches of deserted sands are perfect for long walks and dogs are permitted on many beaches in winter too!

Winter is a great time to experience the “real” Devon. There is nothing prettier than a drive across Dartmoor when the tors are dressed with a skittering of snow. Long stretches of deserted sands are perfect for long walks and dogs are permitted on many beaches in winter too!

Experience the delights of Devon in the winter by booking a cosy Devon cottage.

Cornwall in Winter

If your idea of enjoying winter includes long walks along deserted clifftops and warming meals in front of a real log fire, then you need to get down to Cornwall. The climate is relatively mild, the scenery is stunning and the historic pubs are warm and welcoming.

If your idea of enjoying winter includes long walks along deserted clifftops and warming meals in front of a real log fire, then you need to get down to Cornwall. The climate is relatively mild, the scenery is stunning and the historic pubs are warm and welcoming.

Now is a great time to book a holiday cottage in Cornwall and celebrate winter with the locals!

Local History and Things to Do in Lynmouth and Lynton

Lynmouth and Lynton are usually spoken of as one phrase or a single destination, yet both villages are worth visiting independently and offer some excellent things to do.

Lynmouth and Lynton are usually spoken of as one phrase or a single destination, yet both villages are worth visiting independently and offer some excellent things to do. Lynton and Lynmouth are linked by a famous funicular railway which climbs from the seaside town of Lynmouth up the sheer rock cliff to Lynton, perched 500 feet above.

Learn more about the history, architecture, famous residents and attractions in Lynmouth and Lynton and book your holiday cottage in Devon now!

Highlights around Looe and Polperro

Looe and Polperro are archetypal harbour towns along the south coast of Cornwall. Offering scenic cliff top walks, Cornish ice cream cones topped with clotted cream, pint-sized cottages stacked up the hillside, bobbing boats and dressed crab for sale from the local fish van, these timeless sights are what make Cornwall so attractive.

Looe and Polperro are archetypal harbour towns along the south coast of Cornwall. Offering scenic cliff top walks, Cornish ice cream cones topped with clotted cream, pint-sized cottages stacked up the hillside, bobbing boats and dressed crab for sale from the local fish van, these timeless sights are what make Cornwall so attractive.

Book a cottage in Cornwall and enjoy the delights of Looe and Polperro, minutes from the main arterial A38.