Cockington

Cockington is a great place for a self-catering holiday. Whether its a quick trip with a loved one to re-charge the batteries or an extended stay with family, Cockington can offer the perfect base to explore The English Riviera.

Cockington is located just two miles from Torquay harbour and is roughly half-way between Torquay and Paignton. It is nestled in some stunning park and woodland areas that are easily accessed by car or public transport.

The grounds at Cockington are stunning, its a great place to go for a walk, take a horse and carriage ride, have a picnic or even to learn about local arts and crafts. In the heart of Cockington Village is the Cockington Craft Centre, here you will find any number of artisan producers, from leather bag makers to blacksmiths. Individual creativity and craft in abundance! It's the perfect place to pick up a unique and memorable souvenir from your trip.

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The English Riviera, Devon’s Beautiful Bay has 22 miles of stunning coastline, harbours, coves, and beaches for you to discover, so it’s no surprise that the English Riviera is one of the UK’s favourite year-round destinations for families, couples, and groups.
Self Catering Accommodation

If you are looking for a self-catering apartment or a weekend holiday cottage with spectacular sea views then head down to the English Riviera, Devon’s Beautiful Bay. The English Riviera has every type of self-catering holiday apartment available and is a very popular year-round short break destination for families, couples and groups of friends.
Camping & Touring

Looking for a low-cost break that won’t break the bank, where you’ll wake up to the sound of the sea? Want to be free to do your own thing? Then camping and touring with your own tent, caravan or motor home can be the perfect way to experience the English Riviera, Devon’s Beautiful Bay.
B&B's & Guest Houses

Want to feel like one of the family? Our Devon bed and breakfast and guest house accommodation puts out the welcome mat every year to thousands of visitors, providing couples, families, and groups with great value English Riviera hospitality and some of the best coastal scenery anywhere in the country!
Holiday Parks, Caravans, Chalets and Lodges

Holiday parks, caravans, chalets and lodges offer you the freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want to, while also providing all the mod cons you love. Many Devon locations also offer the option of self-catering holiday accommodation with hot tubs and dog-friendly holiday parks, caravans, chalets and lodges all available.
Pubs & Inns

Many country pubs and inns in South Devon also offer accommodation, while serving fresh, home-cooked local food and local Devon craft beers and wines. If you’re here for a short break and don’t want to book into a hotel, why not try a traditional inn, for a comfy, home-from-home feel, and a warm Devon welcome? Just mind your head on those low beams!
Group Accommodation

For groups looking for a warm welcome, a great choice of group accommodation in Devon and a wealth of friendly group attractions and facilities, Torquay, Cockington, Babbacombe, Paignton and Brixham has it all. The fact is the English Riviera is a fantastic year-round destination for a group holiday in Devon.
Special Breaks

If you’re looking for a very specific type of holiday, the English Riviera, South Devon’s beautiful bay, has a fabulous range of special breaks. We cater for more than a million holidaymakers each year, so we know a little about giving people the holiday they want.

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