Cockwood Harbour Holidays

The small village of Cockwood, centred around Cockwood Harbour, is a picturesque and tranquil UK holiday destination located in the southern county of Devon. Situated on the west side of the Exe Estuary, just across the water from Exmouth, Cockwood Harbour is speckled with small boats set against a backdrop of charming cottages and is home to a thriving local community. Cockwood offers a range of holiday accommodation and facilities to visitors in search of a relaxing UK holiday and all receive a warm and friendly welcome. Locally-owned guesthouses provide accommodation in Cockwood offering comfortable rooms and hearty home-cooked food, while scenically positioned coastal lodges are perfect for UK self-catering and family UK holidays in Devon.

 

Cockwood boasts a number of local attractions for visitors to enjoy while on a relaxing UK holiday here. The Riviera railway line runs through Cockwood, connecting the city of Exeter to the ‘English Riviera’ resort of Torbay. This scenic railway passes alongside the waterfront and over Cockwood’s two impressive historic railway bridges, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The railway plays host to steam trains such as the Torbay Express, making Cockwood a popular spot for train enthusiasts. The expansive village green provides a peaceful picnic spot in Cockwood throughout the warm summer days while local inns offer a welcome retreat during the evenings and throughout the colder winter months.

 

Cockwood is well positioned in Devon for exploring many of the county’s most popular resorts and towns. The neighbouring villages of Dawlish Warren and Starcross, set on either side of Cockwood, are both pleasant places to visit while on holiday in Devon with a protected nature reserve and quiet sandy beaches. The English Riviera, including resorts such as Brixham and Torquay, is just 40 minutes from Cockwood and easily accessible by both rail and road while the northeast corner of the Dartmoor National Park is under half an hour’s drive. This means that you can enjoy the perfect combination of visiting some of the most popular tourist destinations in Devon alongside the picturesque scenery and relaxed pace of traditional village life while on a UK holiday in Cockwood.