Thanks for your help - am busy googling holiday cottages now! :) ... more

... walks, and National Trust welcomes well behaved dogs. Many holiday cottages take dogs, although sometimes they add an extra cleaning charge. Check this site if wanting advice on beaches that are accessible and when they are closed. http://www.visitdevon.co.uk/things-to-do/attractions/beaches/dog-friendly-beaches ... more

... post a review about a holiday cottage unless ... ... Speaking as an owner of holiday cottages in Devon, I find it depressing and deplorable that such places you describe are able to attract bookings. It is also poor that the Agent acting for the owners were not willing to help you ... more

... on the Coastal path. There's some reasonably priced cottages/houses from a local company. Have a look at http://www.toadhallcottages.co.uk/holiday-cottages/south-devon/east-portlemouth/ Please don't go to Brixham as it's a million miles away from the places you seem to like ... more

... like Helpful Holidays and many holiday cottages web-sites featuring Devon cottages, but as one poster has already said 1 week rentals will be preferred by most agencies in June. Check out the various farmers markets for local produce. You should try a Devon Cream Tea (clotted cream and scones ... more

... to be a self catering holiday cottage place ... ... great Venus cafe in the Bigby car park if you are looking for a snack lunch. For renting holiday cottages I would always recomend Coast and Country Cottages they are the biggest agents in the area and their staff are always brilliant ... more

... Be aware that there are holiday cottages all the way up the hill, the bottom end in nicer than the top end. the walk down is fine but the walk up at the end of the evening if you are nearer the top is not the best. Dartmouth is busy ... more

... self catering; near Barnstaple friends have stayed at and very much liked The Stables: http://www.tanneryhouse.com/pages/tour.html Others have found places through Toad Hall Cottages: http://www.toadhallcottages.co.uk/holiday-cottages/north-devon/ For mobiles homes/cabins try Woolacombe Bay: http://www.woolacombe.co.uk ... more

... sing-song in the evening in the North Devon area... You may also want to look at Watermouth Lodges: http://www.watermouth.co.uk/index.htm Or at holiday cottages in Woolacombe if you want to avoid the campsites: http://www.woolacombe-cottages.co.uk/woolacombe_mortehoe_putsborough_cottages.php ... more