With two beautiful coasts to choose from, a holiday in Devon is almost certainly within easy reach of the sea. Whether surfing on the wild northern side or paddling in the shallows on the calmer southern, there’s a Devon seaside cottage that ticks all of your boxes to make your holiday the perfect one!

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Devon holiday cottages on the coast

Here’s an interesting fact. Devon is the only county in the UK that has two separate coastlines, north and south. Together they span nearly 700km.

For anyone who loves spending time near the beach, our Devon holiday cottages are a dream. Located in the best spots on both coastlines, they offer getaways for anyone who loves walking, surfing and swimming as well as jaw-dropping landscapes and all-weather attractions.

 

Beach retreats in North Devon

The north coast sits on the Atlantic side of the county which means it is somewhat wilder than its English Channel-facing sibling. Here, thanks to a slightly harsher climate, you can expect to find longer sandy beaches, craggier cliffs and untamed surroundings; beautiful in both the summer and winter months, like the largest dune system in the UK at Braunton Burrow; the UNESCO-listed Biosphere Reserve, which is home to more than 400 plant species.

Our Devon holiday cottages can be found near some of North Devon’s best surfing beaches like Croyde Bay, Saunton Sands and Woolacombe which, with their large Atlantic swells and sands that stretch for miles, are a dream for board riders.

Like South Devon, much of the north’s coast is designated as an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty so there’s plenty of outdoor adventure on hand. These beaches are also fantastic if you’re looking for more family-friendly waters, with the Blue Flag-awarded Woolacombe and Westward Ho! having gentler waves and lifeguards watching over the seas in the summer months.

 

Devon’s South Coast

The south Devon coast benefits from a milder, slightly warmer climate and is peppered with sheltered bays, estuaries and inlets. Seaside towns abound, like the fishing town of Brixham, the riverside towns of Dartmouth and Kingswear, and the estuary towns of Kingsbridge and Salcombe. Picking your favourite Devon holiday cottage will all depend on the kind of break you’re after.

The towns of Torquay, Paignton and Teignmouth offer their own seaside resort atmospheres along with family-friendly beaches and coast paths. Beaches like Broadsands are the perfect place to SUP or paddle in the shallows, while the Blue Flag beaches at Dawlish Warren, Blackpool Sands, Challaborough and Bantham are extremely popular with families.

Devon’s East Coast

It also boasts its own UNESCO, World Heritage Site in the form of its Jurassic coast which stretches from Exmouth to Studland Bay in Dorset and includes Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth and Seaton. Fossil-hunting along the beaches and cliffs here are naturally a must, and several guided tours are on offer in each area, allowing you to seek out, identify and learn about your ancient discoveries.

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