An esplanade lined by cafes and hotels overlooks a shingle beach in East Devon.

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Holiday cottages in East Devon site in a region of exceptional natural beauty with wild hills, peaceful farmland and woodland walks. This corner of Devon also has a beautiful coast, where sandy beaches, rocky coves, classic resorts and ancient fishing villages can be discovered. Sections of the gorgeous Jurassic Coast are located within East Devon, with unique geology and dinosaur fossils. Much of the region has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where sprawling heaths, wooded combes and lush river valleys have created a paradise for outdoor activities. Further north, the Blackdown Hills are one of the Southwest’s hidden gems, with rivers, streams, forests and hillside walks. The entire coast is bordered by the South West Coast Path, a spectacular route covering 630 miles from Minehead to Poole and regularly named as one of the world’s best walks.

An eco-friendly log cabin with a fenced-in verandah sits in the shade of mature trees.
The Log Cabin
Dunkeswell
Devon
England
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

The Log Cabin epitomises rustic charm. The two-bedroom remote and dog-friendly holiday lodge in East Devon was built with weathered pine logs and lies between woodland and a lake near the village of Sheldon. Up to four guests will enjoy rare tranquillity and a chance to fish for their supper!

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East Devon holiday cottages in Axminster are ideally located for discovering both the hills and coast. Situated near the Dorset border, this hillside market town has a historic centre and lovely views of the River Axe. 10 miles to the east, Honiton is another welcoming market town on the River Otter, with fine Georgian architecture and rich lace-making heritage. Colyton is a traditional Devon town with a listed church, family-run businesses, and several historic estates near the coast. 

The East Devon coast is home to clifftop walks, which offer superb views across the English Channel and the chance to spot seals and dolphins. Seaton is a picturesque town where fishermen can be seen landing their catch in the harbour. Ten miles west, Sidmouth is a charming seaside town with an esplanade, red cliffs, gardens and a sandy beach. At the region's western edge, the town of Exmouth lies at the mouth of the River Exe, with cob cottages, an elegant seafront and great places to eat and drink on self-catering holidays in East Devon. Beer and Budleigh Salterton are popular destinations for visitors looking for a seaside holiday cottage where they can swim, sunbathe and build sandcastles.

For lovers of thatched cottages, East Devon has them in abundance, with Broadhembury and Branscombe offering particularly photogenic walks amidst age-old cob and thatch.

 

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Also, Read The Prettiest Holiday Cottages in East Devon for further inspiration