Devon Travel Guide - Towns and Villages Gazetteer

Crediton is a market town in beautiful Devon countryside, well located for both Exeter and Dartmoor National Park. The town dates to at least the 9th century, and prior to 1050 it was the site of a bishopric. There are a wealth of historic buildings along the High Street, particularly in East Town, east of the parish church of Holy Cross.
Crediton, Devon, England

Heritage Rating:   ?

Heritage Highlight: Holy Cross church

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Situated at the mouth of the River Dart, Dartmouth has been an important seaport since medieval times. The naval heritage is carried on at the Britannia Royal Naval College. At the entrance to the Dart is Dartmouth Castle, begun in 1388. Beside the castle is St Petroc's church, established in the 12th century, and used by soldiers stationed at Dartmouth Castle during the medieval period.
Dartmouth, Devon, England

Heritage Rating:   ?

Heritage Highlight: St Petrox Church, within the walls of Dartmouth Castle

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Drewsteignton is a large village in the Teign Valley in the northeast corner of Dartmoor National Park, known for its picturesque village centre, which has been named as a Conservation Area to preserve its timeless appeal.
Drewsteignton, Dartmoor, Devon, England

Heritage Rating:   ?

Heritage Highlight: 15th century Holy Trinity church

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Dunsford is a pretty village in the north-east corner of Dartmoor National Park, boasting numerous picturesque cob and thatched cottages. Outside the village is Dunsford Nature Reserve, famous for its lush display of wild daffodils in spring.
Dunsford, Dartmoor, Devon, England, EX6 7DA

Heritage Rating:   ?

Heritage Highlight: St Mary's Church, dating to 1430

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

The city of Exeter is the largest and most important urban area in Devon. The city boasts an extraordinary array of historic buildings packed into its central core, from medieval to the Regency period. Foremost among these historic buildings is Exeter Cathedral, primarily a 13th-century building in early Gothic style.
Exeter, Devon, England

Heritage Rating:   ?


Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Exmouth is a seaside resort at the mouth of the Exe River. There are over two miles of sandy beaches, with fascinating rock pools at low tide, and a small harbour for fishing boats and pleasure craft. The town is a perennial winner in floral competitions.
Exmouth, Devon, England

Heritage Rating:   ?


Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Hartland is a pleasant village in north Devon, though it was once a chartered town. A few miles away is Hartland Point, whose rocky shoreline is infamous among sailors for the shipwrecks that occurred there over the centuries.
Hartland, Devon, England

Heritage Rating:   ?

Heritage Highlight: Hartland Abbey, a Georgian mansion created from a medieval monastery

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Honiton is a popular market town in East Devon, well known as a centre for antiques. However, it was really lace that made Honiton famous. Queen Victoria chose Honiton lace for her wedding dress.

Honiton, Devon, England

Heritage Rating:   ?


Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Hope Cove, sometimes called simply 'Hope' is a small village near Salcombe and Kingsbridge. Hope Cove is blessed with a superb sandy beach, with attractive thatched cottages nestled close to the small harbour.
Hope Cove, Devon, England

Heritage Rating:   ?


Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Ilfracombe is a seaside resort town on the north Devon coast. Unusually, the sandy beaches which ring the town can be accessed only through tunnels bored through the surrounding rocks. The beautiful natural harbour and the stunning coastal scenery have made Ilfracombe a magnet for visitors since the Victorian period. Regular boat service links Ilfracombe with Lundy Island.
Ilfracombe, Devon, England

Heritage Rating:   ?

Heritage Highlight: 13th century St Nicholas Chapel

Nearest Self Catering Cottages