Devon
is an excellent location for buying a holiday property. The choice of the different property types and locations are

varied and it is a destination that never gets boring. The North Devon coast especially is beautiful, most is an area of

outstanding natural beauty and the amount of activities on offer can entertain even the fussiest of children.

Of course, surfing is a large draw to this area. The beaches of Woolacombe, Saunton and Croyde are always full of

surfers in the summer months but even out of season. The mild climate in the south of the UK means Devon can be

visited out of the normal holiday’s seasons with very pleasant weather conditions. In surfing terms, it is often the

slightly wilder and duller days that produce the best surf.

The Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, or AONB, was given this designation in 1959. The North Devon AONB is an

area totalling 171 square kilometres, from Marsland Mouth on the Cornish border to Combe Martin. The Area of

Outstanding Natural Beauty status means the area is nationally protected for the beauty of its landscape. The coastal

landscape around Combe Martin is some of the best in the UK. From Combe Martin, the Hangman Cliffs can be seen

made up of two cliffs Little Hangman and Great Hangman. Great Hangman is the highest cliff in southern Britain at a

height of 328 meters above sea level.

The countryside is splendid with plenty of walks for the less adventurous walking along the miles of beaches is really

quite a spectacle. Then just a short drive away in the large town of Barnstaple. It is in Barnstaple that many self catering

holiday makers will visit to stock up on food and other supplies being the largest town in the area. It is now far easier to

access both from north Devon and the M5 by the new bypass which opened in 2007. Previous to the bypass being

constructed, congestion was a large problem, especially is the height of summer. The market in Barnstaple is found on a

Tuesday, Friday and Saturday and has stalls selling all the fantastic local produce available in this highly fertile area.

By visiting larger towns such as Barnstaple, self catering holidays can be kept as cheap as possible. Static caravans and

lodges have large freezers and fridges which can be stocked up for the week, 2 or 3 weeks. Especially is terms of a

family holiday, food can be a large chunk of the holiday budget. Keeping these costs to a minimum without

compromising on quality is the key. The abundance of beaches makes a family holiday in North Devon a very cost

effective holiday. Surfing, waling, other water sports or simply just sunbathing couldn’t be cheaper activities.

When purchasing a static caravan or Devon holiday homes from an established caravan site you get peace of mind that

the security of your home as the resort will provide a range of security and maintenance services including a private

access controlled entrance to ensure your investment is protected all year round. In keeping with such a luxury

investment, you will not be responsible for chores such as grass cutting and ground care around your lodge. These tasks

will all be taken care of for you so that you are free to relax and make the best of your holiday time.

Modern touring caravans for sale and holiday lodges come with better specifications than a lot of houses with

broadband, sky TV, spacious plots, large decked areas, paved courtyards and all year round holiday use. Better still on

some of the top Devon resorts you will also be able to make use of the onsite facilities such as heated indoor swimming

pools, golf courses and equestrian centres.