Devon is fast emerging as one of the most popular holiday destination for tourists renting self catering holiday cottages. Here the visitors can enjoy golfing, adventurous activities, night fun, sightseeing, world class wining, dining and theatre shows.

In order to get maximum fun in the holiday trip to Devon, visitors must pre-plan the following five things which are ranked as the top five things to do in Devon. It is also a good idea to stay in holiday cottages in or self catering apartments during your holidays in Devon.

Devon is growing very popular among the golf lovers as this place is abundant in world class golf courses such as Chulmleigh Golf Course, Dartmouth Golf and Country Club, Downes Crediton Golf Club and Royal North Devon Golf Club.

One of the best features of the golf courses such as Saunton Golf Club and Staddon Heights Golf Club is that they provide assistance for beginners in the golf games so as to make them enjoy golfing to the fullest.

Visitors can check the beautiful natural scenarios of Devon from the elevations of the extremely spacious golf courses such as Teign Valley Golf Club, and Thurlestone Golf Club.

One of the most alluring facts regarding the golf courses such as Warren Golf Club and Yelverton Golf Club is that they are located near self catering holiday cottages holiday apartments in Devon, thereby enabling the visitors to come for a golf game in their leisure time.

Devon offers an extensive range of water sports to the visitors such as, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, snorkeling and underwater diving. By trying underwater diving, tourists have an exotic view of the underwater scenario, marine wildlife and amazing underwater botany.

By opting to go sailing, visitors can enjoy yacht racing. The visitors can get here a chance to learn RYA sailing and shore based courses so as to enjoy the Devon holiday to the fullest. Tourists can enjoy sea fishing from the sailing tours offered in Devon.

Devon is widely popular for offering the best water sports such as sea riding in the world class water sport's destinations that include Croyde or Woolacombe. The great thing about going on holiday to Devon is that there are some holiday homes in Devon to rent here.

Tourists are offered different outdoor activities such a cycling, bike riding and walking tours so as to make them explore the awe inspiring local countryside of Devon on their own.

They can choose the walking and cycling tours according to their comfort level as such tours range from simple strolling to challenging long distance trails.

Horse riding is another popular outdoor activity which is offered to the tourists in Devon. By opting to horse riding, tourists can explore the amazing natural beauty by passing through world class bridleways of the Devon region. There are some great holiday cottages to rent all along these riding trails.

This is the perfect holiday destination for all those looking for a dream spa holiday as it has many spas. The spa centers here are located around the sea so as to create an amazingly soothing atmosphere for the visitors.

The staff who carry out spa treatments have sound experience and expertise of providing efficient spa services to the clients. Visitors can detoxify and invigorate their inner self by opting to spa treatments such as sauna or steam bath, solarium or Jacuzzi, reflexology or massage. Many families now stay in holiday cottages and use them as a base to explore the local spas.

Sightseeing is the last but not the least activity that the visitors must go for. Devon is abundant in awe-inspiring sights such as beach sights, wildlife sanctuaries and beautiful gardens. Visitors must check out the historic locations of Devon such as Devon castles, historic houses in Devon and Morwellham Quay.
One can check out world's best marine attractions in Living Coasts and National Marine Aquarium.

So it can be concluded that you must choose Devon as a holiday spot for your family as this place is abundant in family holiday attractions such as Babbacombe Model Village, Morwellham Quay, Pennywell Farm, Paignton Zoo or Combe Martin Wildlife Park. Many families return to Devon year after year and choose because of the self catering holidays in Devon .