North Devon is an intoxicating combination of wild moorland and beautiful beaches. Well known holiday resorts like Bideford and Ilfracombe that give way to Exmoor, where the some of the famous ponies run wild and free. These wonderful creature live as nature intended, although there are sanctuary’s and places to visit which house ponies who have been tamed.

For the holiday maker, there is much to see and do in North Devon. The Atlantis Adventure Park and the Big sheep are next to each other in Bideford. An entire park dedicated to all things Ovine but it makes for a great day out. The Milky Way theme park in Clovelly is one of the most popular attractions in the area. As the name suggests the theme here is space, and there is everything here from roller coasters to country crafts.

Thanks to the excellent climate, North Devon provides a great location for adventure and activity holidays. If you want to learn to dive, ride or even fly, the facilities are here for you. For those looking for peace and relaxation, there’s an abundance of beautiful country walks, villages to explore and an abundance of rivers if you enjoy fishing.

The ideal base for exploring this fascinating area is a holiday cottage. These are spread throughout North Devon and vary from rustic and remote to modern ones situated on holiday parks. You could rent a typical English holiday cottage in a village setting with leafy lanes and butterflies in the hedgerows and totally unwind amongst the stunning scenery.

The big holiday parks also tend to have holiday cottages and lodges nestling alongside their mobile homes, and these are ideal if you want a more bustling holiday with entertainment on tap. There is something very romantic about staying in an authentic holiday cottage, and it is easy to see why short breaks in the countryside are so popular.

There are literally thousands of holiday cottages available to rent around North Devon (check out www.easycottages.com). The Internet is a great way to find the exact holiday cottage in the perfect area for you. If you want to be near the beach, no problem. If you want to wake up in the morning and watch the wild ponies, there are plenty of holiday cottages of different sizes scattered across Exmoor.

If you don’t want the freedom of a self catering holiday cottage, there are so many guest houses, hotels and B&B’s you will be spoilt for choice. A popular choice to see the best of this part of Devon is a two centre holiday. A week at a park or guest house and then a week in a more rural setting in a holiday cottage is perfect for those who want the best of both worlds.

For real nature lovers and ramblers, there are numerous spots to pitch your tent and be at one with the surroundings. Many parts of England are struggling to attract visitors, there is too much to enjoy in North Devon for that ever to happen here.

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