Gillian Birch 
The Two Moors Festival is held on Dartmoor and Exmoor and lasts for a full 12 days from the middle of October. This popular festival consists of a series of classical and alternative concerts in some of the most amazing settings in Devon.
Check out the top names of musicians and bands who entertain at the Two Moors Festival with everything from percussion to chamber music recitals.
Festivals and events which take place all over the UK are usually associated with music, entertainment or food and drink but in the Fal River Autumn Walking Festival the beauty of the Fal River and its surroundings provides plenty of entertainment.
Why not consider an autumn break in Cornwall and join in this invigorating collection of walks which include strolls around Truro and more challenging hikes?
The small riverside town of Calstock livens up each October when it hosts the Calstock Jazz and Blues Festival. Workshops, concerts and events take over the town, including in the historic waterfront pubs, old chapel and the village hall.
Rent a charming holiday cottage in southeast Cornwall and plan to attend this fun event. You can even get there by train or by boat from Plymouth Hoe!
Fans of Agatha Christie thrillers will no doubt be interested to know that they can visit many of the author’s favourite haunts in and around Torquay. Watch a play, attend the Agatha Christie Festival, stroll the Princess Gardens, follow the Literary Trail and visit many of the places that Christie used as settings for her novels. The climax of any visit for Agatha Christie fans will be a visit to her former home, Greenway, now managed by the National Trust.
Book a holiday apartment in Torquay as a base for a “thrilling” holiday retracing the favourite haunts of Agatha Christie.
Enjoy the last lingering days of summer by attending the Looe Music Festival in Southeast Cornwall. Five stages host 90 acts over the 3-day weekend event in September with excellent headline acts including top bands from the past, present and future.
Get the lowdown on how to get to Looe Music Festival and what to expect by reading on.
How does a day spent relaxing and watching some of the best chefs in the country prepare seafood in a way which will blow your mind sound?
Couple that with some fantastic music along with a vast array of local businesses selling their wares and you have the Brixham Fishstock Food Festival, a superb day out for the whole family.
The end of August every year brings with it the Dartmouth Regatta but what is it about this event which marks it down as an event that simply must not be missed.
Could it be the Red Arrows, the fireworks, the fair, or could it be down to the unique atmosphere that visitors agree, is something very special indeed.
The English Riviera Tourist Board must have to enlarge its trophy cabinet after the Torbay area received 15 awards recently for having some of the best beaches in the country, following its chart-topping success in 2011.
Book a holiday cottage in Devon now and explore Devon’s award winning beaches for yourself.
10 Cornish parks and gardens are raising the Green Flag Award over their properties in 2012 after being recognized as exceptionally well-managed, high quality public spaces, which are free for everyone to use.
Book a holiday cottage in Cornwall & discover some of the very best green public spaces in the UK.
Many visitors enjoying a holiday in Devon are carrying on a family tradition that stretches back for several generations. The area is perfect for an additional holiday or short break to recapture childhood memories. Many attractions remain the same from one season to the next, but we suggest some new places to consider which are more off the beaten track.
Book a holiday cottage in Devon, and start your own family tradition!
Cornwall’s newest attraction is the Knight Time Extravaganza, an evening of Medieval Times-style feasting and merriment on the site of King Arthur’s final battle near Tintagel.
Look forward to an evening of fun based on the historic legends of King Arthur when you book a holiday cottage in Cornwall in July and August.
North Devon packs in a host of activities to fill any family holiday in North Devon. Here are our suggested Top 10 things to do in North Devon with children in tow.
Book a family holiday cottage in Devon and enjoy a host of new experiences.
During the school holidays, the majority of visitors to Cornwall are families with young children in tow. Here are our Top 10 suggestions for unusual things to do to pass a pleasant afternoon with children in North Devon.
Book a family holiday cottage in Devon and enjoy some quality time together.
Even in the West Country the summer months may occasionally be showery. However, rainy days need not spoil your family fun as there are a host of undercover attractions and things to discover on a rainy day in Devon.
There’s no need to worry about the weather when you book a holiday cottage in Devon, so book now with confidence!
Even paradise gets a few showery days now and then, if only to keep its beautiful gardens blooming, and Cornwall is just the same. Although it is in its own microcosm climate-wise, Cornwall may have a rainy day or two, but visitors should view them as an opportunity to get off the beach and enjoy some of the many undercover attractions on offer.
Book a holiday cottage in Cornwall and discover how many things there are to see and do even on a rainy day.
Sunshine, sand and waterfront dining combine so well in Devon, making eating out one of the pleasures of any self-catering holiday in the West Country. For great locations, an informal atmosphere and affordable prices, check out these wonderful beach cafés and waterfront eateries in Devon.
There are so many new places to dine when you book a self-catering holiday cottage in Devon.
You can’t beat eating fresh crab sandwiches, fresh seafood or even a big breakfast overlooking the beach on a sunny day. Cornwall has a host of delightful harbour villages and resorts and many have beach cafés that are well worth seeking out. Here are some popular favourites.
Stop dreaming and start living – book a charming Cornish cottage holiday today!
British wildlife can be pretty tame, but award-winning Paignton Zoo has plenty of larger animals to excite and entertain. Meet the gibbons, see Asiatic lions, tigers and crocodiles and learn about the ground-breaking hydroponics system for growing fresh food for the animals at this pioneering wildlife centre.
Get ready to explore Devon’s attractions when you book a holiday cottage in Devon.
Newquay Zoo has grown from its opening in the early 1960s to become of the top attractions in Britain. This award-winning zoo, set in beautiful sub-tropical gardens, has an interesting history and is home to many endangered species.
Visit Newquay Zoo for yourself when you book a holiday cottage in Cornwall.
Devon is the perfect holiday destination for those wanting to enjoy a holiday surrounded by nature and wildlife. The warm, damp climate encourages many less hardy plants and animals to thrive here, offering a great diversity of birds and wildlife from coast to moorland.
Book a Devon holiday cottage now and enjoy a peaceful holiday surrounded by nature and wildlife.
Cornwall’s amazing range of natural habitats, from beaches and dunes to moorland heath, makes it home to a wide variety of birds, flowers and animals, including many rare or endangered species. Nature reserves make a great resource for walkers, photographers, bird watchers and nature lovers to enjoy a peaceful day out.
Choose a holiday cottage in Cornwall close to one of these nature reserves for a memorable holiday with nature.
There is no shortage of great places to dine out in Devon from your self-catering cottage, but when you are staying for just seven days, how do you narrow down the options? Here are some hidden gems and off-the-beaten-track favourites recommended by a local, which will certainly not disappoint.
Book your holiday cottage in Devon now and look forward to a gastronomic feast!
Mention Cornish fare and it conjures up images of steaming hot pasties the size of your shoe and clotted cream on everything from scones to ice cream. Let me introduce you to some of the finer places to dine out in Cornwall, and share why each one is particularly unique.
Why not book a holiday cottage in Cornwall and give your taste buds a treat!
East Devon is a great place to plan a traditional family holiday and with so much to see and do it can never be described as boring. Many of the activities are budget conscious or free to enjoy, so what are you waiting for?
Book your holiday cottage in Devon now and see what you have to look forward to.