Devon Vacation Rentals Lie Along the English Channel and Irish Sea

Devon or Devonshire is located in the western country of England near Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset. Due to the geography of Devon, it has two separate coastlines, one on the south and another on the north. To the south Devon vacation rentals are on the English Channel. In the north, Devon apartments and Devon cottages will be bordered by the Irish Sea and Bristol Channel. Much of this area is lined with resort towns, harbors and surf beaches, offering visitors several opportunities to enjoy England’s landscape.

Devon Vacation Rentals Are Close to the National Parks

Devon vacation rentals may be near the county’s two National Parks, Dartmoor and Exmoor. The National Parks also include the Island of Lundy in Bristol Channel and the Irish Sea. Here, visitors may encounter boat tours, fishing and surfing right out the backdoor of their Devon cottages. Exmoor is shared by Somerset which actually has the largest portion of land but Devon apartments will place guests close to both too.

Visit the National Marine Aquarium from Devon Apartments

Devon apartments are mostly found in the larger cities such as Exeter and Plymouth. Plymouth is the largest city in the south of England, which is also part of the naval base, the most extensive base in western Europe. The city is divided by the Tamar and Plym Rivers. Visitors at Devon vacation rentals can easily travel to the National Marine Aquarium, Buckland Abbey, and Mount Batten Peninsula.

Exeter Devon Cottages Are near Rougemont Castle

Exeter is a university city, making many of the Devon cottages perfect rentals for UK residents dropping their children off at the University. Exeter is known for its cathedrals, especially Exeter Cathedral. This cathedral and Cathedral Green are the top two attractions in Exeter due to their Gothic architecture and stone roof beams. It is the longest stone roof that is free of unbroken stone. Guildhall is a short drive from many vacation rentals and the oldest municipal building in England. The historic quayside, Parliament Street and Rougemont Castle are top Exeter attractions. The quayside has many 17th-century homes.

Narrow down your search of Devon vacation rentals to include East Devon & Exeter rentals and North Devon & Exmoor vacation rentals.