Devon is renowned for its year-round mild climate, breathtaking scenery and delicious local produce, all the right ingredients for a very special Christmas break. Enjoy a cliff top walk to blow away the cobwebs, have a round of golf on one of South Devon’s glorious links courses, take a Boxing Day dip off Blackpool Sands where you can enjoy a cup of hot chocolate in the beach café, or indulge in a pampering session at the spa. Whatever you chose to do during your Christmas break, Devon is a magical place to spend it.

Coast and Country have a huge range of sumptuous properties to ensure you’ll find the perfect place to spend your Christmas breaks in Devon. From cosy thatched cottages with roaring logs fires, to roomy barn conversions, or from stylish waterside apartments with gym and spa to rambling country houses that can accommodate several generations of an extended family, Coast and Country can provide your dream getaway location. Some properties will even provide Christmas trees and decorations!

Last minute Christmas shopping is easily sorted locally in the numerous individual gift shops and boutiques, or with a trip to one of the new shopping centres in Plymouth or Exeter. Look locally for special Christmas markets and late-night shopping events. Farm shops are excellent for sourcing the ingredients for your Christmas dinner, as well as other local specialities such as cider and cheeses.

Salcombe remains a popular destination for Christmas breaks in Devon. The pretty streets of candy-coloured houses, stylish shops, galleries and restaurants make this an ideal base with plenty on offer including two beaches in the town itself and plenty of opportunity for sailing or other waterborne activities. Higher Collaton cottage, which sleeps six, is just five minute’s drive from Salcombe and within easy reach of the popular fishing village of Hope Cove, perfect for a spot of Christmas beach combing!

For those seeking a bigger property, Broad Downs Barn (dating back to the 1860’s) provides spacious, luxury modern family holiday accommodation, with a large, well-equipped kitchen/dining room with a range oven and seating for 12. Additional services offered with the property include evening babysitting, on-site catering for evening meals and even a personal trainer!

The South Hams (at the southernmost tip of Devon) is renowned as an area of outstanding natural beauty, with unspoilt beaches, stunning coastal walks and a wide choice of good pubs offering locally produced food and beer - no wonder it’s such a popular holiday choice for those booking vacation time in the UK.

Links Cottage at Thurlestone is a large detached family house sleeping ten and adjoins the 18th fairway of Thurlestone golf course; perfect for a Boxing Day game. Nearby the Thurlestone Beach apartments, sleeps six, is a luxury apartment with stunning sea views set in landscaped gardens and within walking distance of beautiful sandy beaches. With the incredible range of activities, facilities and truly breathtaking scenery this area has to offer, you are guaranteed to have a fantastic Christmas break in Devon.

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