Holiday rentals and lettings in Tiverton

If peace, no traffic, tranquil rural scenery, fresh air and country walks are what you crave, Tiverton and the surrounding area is the place for you! Escape to this lovely corner of England where you are well under an hour´s driving distance from some of Devons's most renowned areas of pristine natural wonder. Here you can walk and bike for miles and you have easy access to breathtaking coastal as well as inland scenery.

With the spectacular Blackdown Hills and East Devon Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty right on your doorstep, a little over half an hour by car, there are so many reasons to have a wonderful holiday in Tiverton! Find a stunning, fully equipped, upmarket holiday letting from a selection of lovely holiday rentals dotted about in and around Tiverton and the surrounding villages. Most of these spacious, refurbished lettings with fully furnished, fully equipped, contemporary interiors are a stone's throw from village amenities and several feature a lovely garden for relaxing with a nice cup of tea or coffee. Browse a selection of properties and find a perfect holiday rental for 2 or 6 guests or size up for a bigger group of up to 10 guests!

Tiverton is just half an hour north of the beautiful, buzzing university town of Exeter with it´s gorgeous heritage buildings, 3.4 hours west of London and an hour and twenty minutes south of Bristol. Tiverton is a beautiful historical town on the River Exe surrounded by lush Devon countryside, pretty villages and tranquil rural scenery. Here you are perfectly situated to make the most of the hiking and cycling opportunities afforded by the fabled Blackdown Hills to the east and the lush unspoiled, fabled beauty of East Devon that extends all the way to the rugged splendour of the Jurassic coastline.

Devon is a top tourist destination known for its resplendent, wild, off the beaten track natural beauty, exquisite nature panoramas and miles of hiking and cycle routes. Your adventure begins right on your doorstep in Tiverton! Lace up your hiking shoes, grab some picnic supplies and make the most of the beautiful Grand Western Canal walk where you can amble for 17 km between Tiverton and Holcombe Regis as you admire the lovely countryside. In spring and summer the canal is resplendent with yellow wildflowers and white water lilies and an abundance of birds like kingfishers and dragonflies!

Tiverton´s ideal location offers you breathtaking days out along the East Devon section of the fabled Jurassic Coast of England where extraordinary fossils and dinosaur footprints can be observed along spectacular walks near dramatic cliffs overlooking secluded coves. Inland, wooded combes, wildflowers, vast tracts of stunning heathland, lush river valleys and dramatic cliff tops of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are yours to explore on foot, by bike, on horseback or on a scenic drive through the countryside! The stunning, pristine landscapes of the Blackdown Hills offer you stunning panoramas of farmland, rolling hills, deep valleys, sparkling streams and picturesque, sleepy villages.

If you are an amateur history sleuth you will find a multitude of fascinating sites of interest in the area. If you love stunning heritage country estates, a trip to Knightshayes and the beautiful Georgian estate at Fursdon House will not disappoint. Time travel back into local history at the wonderful Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life and experience the heyday of the cloth industry at Coldharbour Mill, and by walking the Merchant´s trail in Tiverton and the Cloth Trail in nearby Cullompton! The Blackdown Hills are a treasure trove of ancient history sites such as the prehistoric hillfort at Hembury, Culmstock´s Elizabethan beacon, the 14th century, moated Hemyock Castle and Loughwood, the UK´s oldest surviving thatched roofed Baptist church!

Shop like a local! Head on down to Tiverton´s Market Hall on Fore Street on a Tuesday, Friday or Saturday where you will find a fabulous selection of artisan cheese, fresh farm eggs, freshly baked bread and pastries, locally reared meat and home grown fruit and vegetables. You can also browse books, yarn, clothing and fabric and on Mondays treasure hunters can rifle through the finds at the antiques and flea market!

Experience what it was like on the production floor during the Industrial Revolution at this impeccably preserved mill complex that has been operational since 1797! 15 minutes west of Tiverton you will find a historical mill that has processed tons of imported fleece into yarn, textiles and cloth for centuries! See skilled craftsmen making yarn, textiles and hand woven rugs and admire the working tartan looms, 19th century steam engines and bailers and an 1821 water wheel!

If you are a fan of elegant manor houses and stunning gardens, a visit to this Gothic Revival country house designed by the renowned William Burges will tick all the boxes! This beautiful Victorian estate, just 8 minutes north of Tiverton, boasts exquisite formal gardens and a garden inside a wood! Here you can admire a stunning, walled kitchen garden and glorious views of the surrounding countryside. The lavish interiors, especially the ceilings are a visual treat! There is a cafe and a splendid shop for gift shopping!

Hop on board a horse-drawn barge for an outing filled with vintage whimsy and charm! Try the Tiverton Canal Company´s popular 2.5 hour excursion to East Manley and back on a historical 75 seater narrow boat! Along the way you can find out all about the history of the famous waterway and enjoy one of the last horse drawn barges in the country! The barge is pulled by a powerful shire horse and you can also rent a row boat or a canoe for a solo canal adventure.

Grab your walking shoes and head out of the door on an epic Devon country rambling adventure! The famous Exe Valley Way signposted walking path follows the River Exe from its source to The English Channel. With Tiverton located halfway on this breathtaking route you have a choice between climbing the Exmoor hills to the river source or walking down to the coast through peaceful villages and pleasant pastoral scenes. This route is divided into ten sections that can easily be completed in half a day.