Activities

Depending on your choice of location for your next break away, you can easily choose from a diverse range of activities for a truly memorable holiday away. Although, it should be noted that My Favourite Cottages does pride itself on offering a great range of self-catering properties in some of the best locations across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and even Scotland.

This could include exploring the wilds of Exmoor National Park on horseback, surfing the clean waves of the North Cornwall coast, enjoying dramatic views whilst hiking the Munros in the Scottish Highlands or cycling the miles and miles of car free paths on The Tarka Trail in Devon.

Whether its for fun, fitness or relaxation, there is plenty of choice of activities and country pursuits including golf, swimming, cycling, shooting, walking, surfing to enjoy whilst spending valuable time together with family and friends.


Here are just a few of our favourite choices of activities that we have discovered in the local areas to our holiday cottages. Feel free to send over any of your suggestions but we will keeping updating this section to hopefully provide inspiration for your next holiday in the UK with My Favourite Cottages.

Surfing on The North Devon Coast

Enjoy great waves and clean surf on a holiday to North Devon. There really is fantastic surf for everyone, no matter your age or ability...

July 11, 2018

Family things to do in wet weather

North Devon is a beautiful region of glorious contrasts – and that extends to the weather too! For every period of glorious sunshine, there are days when the weather’s a little more… wet. But the joy is that there’s still lots to do with the family when it’s rainy in North Devon.

June 14, 2018

Golfing in North Devon

Fancy a golfing holiday in the South-West? Enjoy playing a round at one of our golf courses set in some of Devon’s most spectacular scenery, surrounded by dramatic views. North Devon’s countryside is home to some excellent golf courses, both unique and challenging and ranked amongst the best.

June 14, 2018

Horseriding in North Devon and Exmoor

Discover North Devon and Exmoor on horse back...and learn why you don't need to leave your horse behind on a holiday on Exmoor with My Favourite Cottages.

May 11, 2018