4 foods you must eat while holidaying in Devon

Besides its beautiful scenery and tremendous host of fun and varied activities, you can also expect to enjoy the wealth of delicious food that Devon has to offer when you come to stay in the county. You can find a number of fantastic restaurants around North Devon to suit all tastes, making the most of the abundance of fresh local produce available on their doorstep, as well as a number of farmers’ markets offering food as fresh as it can possibly get. Though the four foods below are available across the country, we recommend that you try them during your stay in Devon as you know that you’ll be getting the ‘real deal’ and having an authentic experience enjoying food which Devon and the West Country are famous for: Devonshire cream teas This ultimate Devonian sweet treat, trying one of these during your stay in Devon is an absolute must! The combination of sweet scones, homemade jam and local clotted cream is simply unparalleled and there is nothing quite like enjoying one of these in a quiet café with a simple cup of tea. Fish and chips A favourite across the country, there is nothing like taking a trip out to the North Devon coast and taking in the views of the seafront while enjoying this classic and simple meal. The flavour is further enhanced by the extremely high quality of the locally caught fish which the Devon coast has in abundance. Fudge A sweet treat which is perfect for enjoying as a snack or as a souvenir to take home to family or friends, there really is nothing like the rich, creamy taste of homemade fudge made with Devon clotted cream! Pasties The humble pasty, loved by many, is controversial in its origins, with both Devon and Cornwall claiming that the savoury snack was founded there. Its first recorded recipe was in fact written in Plymouth in 1510, though only pasties made in Cornwall can claim a Protected Destination of Origin. Made with fresh local meat and vegetables, you can be sure to enjoy a tasty, hot pasty anywhere in Devon! You can enjoy all of these ‘delicacies’ a short distance from our holiday cottage complex – Devon in its entirety will be right on your doorstep!

Back to Blog Home

Find Your Break
Short Break

Read More Testamonials

--

Our Luxury Holiday Cottages


Honey Pot Cottage
Honey Pot Cottage

Honey Pot is a beautiful, compact cottage ideal for couples. Honey Pot is dog-friendly and fully equipped for a comfortable break in North Devon.

  • Sleeps: 2. Rooms: 4
  • Dog Friendly:
Primrose Lane  Cottage
Primrose Lane Cottage

Primrose Lane cottage is a dog-friendly, compact cottage. Boasting a double bedroom, Primrose Lane cottage can sleep up to 3 with a pull out sofa bed ideal for children

  • Sleeps: 2. Rooms: 4
  • Dog Friendly:
Buttercup Cottage
Buttercup Cottage

Buttercup Cottage is an ideal cottage for families, especially those with fury members as its dog-friendly. Located in the courtyard, Buttercup cottage can sleep 4

  • Sleeps: 4. Rooms: 4
  • Dog Friendly:
Honeysuckle Cottage
Honeysuckle Cottage

Located in the courtyard, Honeysuckle Cottage is dog-friendly and ideal for families of up to 4.

  • Sleeps: 4. Rooms: 4
  • Dog Friendly:
Sea View  Cottage
Sea View Cottage

Sea View cottage is a superb, dog-friendly holiday cottage with stunning views across the North Devon coast. Ideal for families of 5. The bedrooms have the amazing view across the Sterridge valley and the Bristol Channel to Wales

  • Sleeps: 5. Rooms: 4
  • Dog Friendly:

Sunalways Cottage
Sunalways Cottage

Sunalways Cottage is a spacious, family-friendly cottage sleeping 5 with beautiful views of the Sterridge valley. The vaulted ceilings give a large bright spacious living area

  • Sleeps: 5. Rooms: 4
  • Dog Friendly:
Fisherswood  Cottage
Fisherswood Cottage

Fisherswood Cottage is a large and spacious cottage with beautiful vaulted ceilings. Sleeping up to 5 guests.

  • Sleeps: 5. Rooms: 4
  • Dog Friendly:
Forest View  Cottage
Forest View Cottage

Forest View Cottage is a large, spacious cottage ideal for large families. This cottage is dog-friendly and can sleep up to 6 guests.

  • Sleeps: 6. Rooms: 4
  • Dog Friendly:
Meadow Sweet Cottage
Meadow Sweet Cottage

Meadow Sweet is dog friendly and the largest cottage at Smythen Farm. Book this cottage early as its well sort-after for large families or 2 families sharing. Meadow Sweet boasts stunning views across the Sterridge Valley.

  • Sleeps: 10. Rooms: 4
  • Dog Friendly: