Cheap accommodation in Devon costs less than £25 per person per night B&B. It normally means compromising on something, whether that means location, service or quality. However if you choose the right type of accommodation in the right place you can enjoy a low cost holiday in Devon without feeling hard done by. Check out of season rates for really good cheap Devon deals, especially in the Devon seaside resorts such as Torquay, Ilfracombe, Woolacombe, Sidmouth and Teignmouth. There's usually some great cheap deal around seasonal events such as turkey and tinsel Christmas deals.
Devon has a choice of great all inclusive family holiday parks and caravan sites offering great value cheap Devon accommodation, plus family entertainment to boot!
There is a large choice of cheap self catering holiday accommodation ranging from traditional holiday cottages to studio flats, apartments, converted barns and of course the ultimate cheap deals of Youth Hostels and bunkhouse group accommodation venues. There are also many holiday parks where you can hire static caravans in Devon. Cheap weekend breaks in Devon are very popular but not always easy to find. Avoid peak periods such as Bank Holidays, Christmas and New Year, Easter, Summer and half term holidays. Outside these periods there are cheap holidays to be had especially if you are staying for 3 or more nights during the week.Cheap Hotels in Devon Cheap B&Bs and Guest Houses in Devon Cheap Holiday Cottages in Devon Cheap Caravan & Holiday Parks in Devon
Cheap Bed and Breakfasts in Devon often provide excellent value for money and a level of personal service not found in cheap hotels. Staying at a cheap B&B will cost less than £25 per person bed and breakfast. You are likely to get price reductions the longer you stay. Normally 3 nights or more are when the discounts begin, especially if staying mid week.
Cheap accommodation does not always mean low standards. The most recognised rating system for B&Bs are the English Tourist Council (ETC) diamond ratings. Check for this when making a booking.
You are likely to get the best standard of accommodation for your money if you stay outside the most popular areas of Devon such as Torquay, Paignton and Ilfracombe. Many people prefer the less visited areas of Devon where there is still plenty of breath taking scenery, such as the South Hams area around Totnes and Dartmouth, or ancient market towns in East Devon such as Ottery St Mary. As they are less tourist rich, you're likely to find a few great cheap Devon deals in such locations. Always worth looking around!
Cheap accommodation ideal for groups covers a diverse range, from group friendly hotels and guesthouses, to perhaps the best known group holiday venue, Youth Hostels. Devon is particularly good for group accommodation, bunkhouses and outdoor activity centres which offer a superb choice of outdoor sports and outdoor activities. You'll also find an array of self-catering bunkhouses, large cottages or houses (some with indoor swimming pools!), and of course there are ample campsites, holiday parks and group holiday resort options around Devon..
Youth Hostels make the perfect cheap Devon accommodation option. Membership annual fees are extremely low, making Youth Hostels a low cost group family option. Always check when booking whether the particular youth hostel is more suitable for families or large groups, and also check on issues like disabled access as some are better than others. Youth Hostels also now offer summer camp facilities.
Cheap holiday cottages or other self catering accommodation is the best way to keep the cost of your Devon holiday to the minimum. Excellent self catering facilities can also be found when renting a static caravan in one of many large caravan parks are holiday parks in Devon.
Self catering holidays generally get cheaper the more people you have in your group. For example, £800 for 7 days self catering accommodation for 10 people works out at less than £12 per person per night.
Self catering holiday cottages, flats and apartments are rated using the English Tourist Council (ETC) diamond rating system. At the cheapest end of the market there are many properties that choose not to go through the expense of accreditation and pass on those savings to their customers. Non-accredited accommodations can therefore be very cost effective but you have no guarantee of the services on offer.
Booking very early can often save you money. Hoteliers like to fill up their rooms in advance and are especially keen to get deposits and advance payments out of season. For example, making a week long summer booking in November or December is more likely to get you a cheaper holiday than making the same booking in Easter.
Booking late or last minute can also save you money. It is much better for a room or cottage to generate some money rather than no money. Check the 'Availability' section on many of the iknow-devon listings for late availability.
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