Self catering holiday cottages in South Devon from Dart Valley Cottages
Welcome to Beautiful South Devon
Let us take you on a tour of our beautiful corner of South Devon... we will find wild and majestic scenery up on Dartmoor, historic 
villages and secluded creeks hidden away along the River Dart and quaint seaside towns where there are beaches to build sandcastles, boats to hire, or fresh fish to buy for your supper. There are cottages waiting to offer your best holiday ever in all of these special places, memories waiting to be made, and colourful holiday photos waiting to be taken.
The River Dart flows through this magical region, starting life as a stream trickling through boggy mires before growing to leap down rocky waterfalls to the ancient market town of Totnes. 
A town full of historic interest with narrow streets dominated by the castle and church tower. A lively market takes place every Friday and Saturday, with delicious local produce on offer at the farmers market held on the last Saturday of every month.
From Totnes the river flows gently past Dittisham until it reaches the sea at Dartmouth; here you will find unique shops and gourmet restaurants, historical buildings and a bustling river front. Take the water taxi out to the castle and see Bayard Cove where the Pilgrim Fathers sailed from and Warfleet Creek where ships gathered to fight the Armada.
Before leaving the moor the river curves round towards the Stannary town of Ashburton which dates from Saxon times. Walking and pony trekking are on your doorstep with canoeing and fishing not 
far away.
Sweeping on towards Dartmouth, the river runs past Dittisham - an ancient village built on it's banks, surrounded by woods and glorious countryside where families return year safer year for their children to learn to sail or go crabbing from the dinghy pontoon or have picnics on The Ham.
Hidden nearby in it's own little valley is the village of Cornworthy, with it's wonderful pub The Hunters Lodge and the remains of a gatehouse of an Augustinian priory dating from 1231.
Sitting on the edge of Start Bay where the River Dart runs into the sea is the fishing village of Beesands, unchanged for many years with 
local fishermen still halting their boats off the beach. You can buy scrumptious fresh crab sandwiches and lobster dishes in 'The Cricket', just 25 yards from the sea. Half a mile inland is the farming village of Beeson, surrounded by three farms which have been owned by the same families for generations.
If you don't see everything on your first holiday, our enchanting corner of Devon will always be waiting to welcome you back to it's peace and tranquillity at any time.