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Cloud Farmhouse, Carver Cottage and Cloud Farm Campsite, Devon
Cloud Farmhouse, Carver Cottage and Cloud Farm Campsite, Devon | © National Trust / Mike Henton

The rugged coastline of the South West Coast Path meets traditional English countryside in Devon.

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The first double bedroom at The Slipway, Croyde, Devon

Seaview in Croyde, sleeps four 

This first-floor apartment is above a National Trust tearoom. It's yards from a sandy beach, and has bike and surfboard storage. Sleeps four.

Exterior at night of The Mill Cottage, Plymouth

Wembury Mill Cottage, sleeps four 

This old mill conversion is right on the beach at Wembury, with the coast path running by.

An aerial view of Crockers Cottage, a yellow semi-detached cottage with a red-tiled roof, Devon

Search dog-friendly cottages in Devon 

With cottages on the edge of Dartmoor and close to beaches, we've got your dog-friendly getaway sorted. Image: Crockers Cottage

The exterior of Forge Cottage, Devon

Search thatched cottages in Devon 

If you're looking for a quaint cottage stay, explore our collection of thatched cottages which have been carefully restored, on the outside and in, for picture-perfect holidays. Image: Forge Cottage

Cider Cottage, with Buckland Abbey and the Great Barn behind, Devon

Cider Cottage on the Buckland Abbey estate, sleeps four 

This cottage is tucked away in its own garden, near woodland walks and trails along the River Tavy.

The exterior of The Lighthouse Keepers' Cottage, Lynton, Devon

Foreland Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, sleeps 10 

This dramatic cliff-edge cottage is behind a working lighthouse.

Camping and cottages at Cloud Farm

You'll be deep in the heart of the Doone Valley, in the wilds of Exmoor, at Cloud Farm. We have two holiday cottages and a campsite, with some holiday apartments in Malmsmead, one mile away.

Cloud Farm Campsite and the surrounding area, Devon

Cloud Farm Campsite 

This laid-back, riverside campsite welcomes tents and campervans, and also has pods.

The sitting and dining room at Carver Cottage, Devon

Carver Cottage 

This cottage, which is joined to Cloud Farmhouse on Cloud Farm Campsite, is surrounded by hills home to buzzards, ponies and deer. Dog friendly. Sleeps six.

The open-plan kitchen, sitting and dining room at Cloud Farmhouse, Devon

Cloud Farmhouse 

This upside-down cottage has views of the valley from the first-floor living space with kitchen, dining table and sitting area. Dog friendly. Sleeps six.

Holidays walking the South West Coast Path

The coastal cliffs near West Challacombe Manor and Cottage, Devon

A route along the Exmoor coastline 

You can book to stay in bothies and a bunkhouse within walking distance of each other along the South West Coast Path in Devon. This route offers a 'camping with walls' experience across three or more nights.

West Challacombe Bothy, Devon

New - West Challacombe Bothy 

This new bothy is surrounded by fields in an area where we're restoring farmland to nature, to create a haven for wildlife and more biodiverse landscape.

An aerial view of West Challacombe Manor on the right and neighbouring West Challacombe Cottage on the left, Devon

West Challacombe Manor and Cottage 

There are two holiday cottages near the bothy, together sleeping nine guests. The manor is full of original, 15th-century features including an oak hammerbeam ceiling. Each cottage has woodburner and lots of character.

The exterior of Exmoor Bunkhouse, Devon
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Bothies and bunkhouses in Devon 

Bunkhouses are great for a group stay, and in Devon we have two - Butter Hill Barn sleeping six and Exmoor Bunkhouse sleeping 18. Image: Exmoor Bunkhouse

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The patio and seating area at Ferry Cottage, Brixham, Devon

Stay on Agatha Christie's Greenway estate 

There are four places to stay by the River Dart, on the Greenway estate - Agatha Christie's former holiday home which she described as the loveliest place in the world.

The exterior of Warcleave Cottage, Devon
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Woodland breaks and forest holidays 

For those who love outdoor adventures or those craving a return to the natural world, woodland holidays are the perfect way to reconnect with your environment. Image: Warcleave Cottage

An exterior view of The Mill Cottage in Devon
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Coastal cottages in Devon 

If you're looking for Devon holidays with a difference, why not book a break at one of our coastal cottages? Choose from cliff-top manors, Art Deco apartments and beachfront hideaways.

The exterior of Broad Ley Cottage, Longmeadow Cottage and Mattress Cottage, Broadclyst, Devon
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Large cottages and group getaways in Devon 

From historic manor to a lighthouse, we have a range of large cottages for group holidays in Devon. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or holidaying with the family, you're guaranteed to have a memorable group getaway.

Peppercombe Beach, near Coastguard Cottage 3, Clovelly, Devon

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