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The Finest Stays Blog

Top informative blogs packed with advice on the best beaches, foodie hotspots, news and activities for your holiday in Devon.

Dec 1, 2025 | News

Sunday roast season: The best South Devon roast dinner

Sunday roast season: The best South Devon roast dinner There are lots of things to look forward to when it comes to winter by the sea, from sunny, frosty mornings…

Nov 24, 2025 | Area Guides

The best way to spend a weekend in Torquay

The best way to spend a weekend in Torquay Known as the English Riviera, Torquay is famous for its history, heritage, harbour, and hospitality, so how can you make the…

Nov 17, 2025 | News, Activities, New Year

New Year’s events in South Devon

New Year’s events in South Devon Whether you want to party the night away on New Year’s Eve in South Devon, or wake up fresh as a daisy on 1st…

Nov 10, 2025 | News

South Devon winter walks and cosy coffee stops

South Devon winter walks and cosy coffee stops One of the top things to do in winter in South Devon is to get outside into the dramatic landscape for a…

Nov 3, 2025 | Family Days Out, Activities, Christmas, Events, News

10 Things to do in Devon this Christmas

Escape the hustle and bustle of the pre Christmas frenzy and come and join us in Devon this Christmas. Where the market towns morph into winter wonderlands, the streets are buzzing with festive delights and the harbours festooned with coloured lights.

Oct 27, 2025 | Christmas

A taste of Christmas: The best of festive dining in Devon

A taste of Christmas: The best of festive dining in Devon Delicious dining experiences are an essential part of the festive period – spending time with family and friends while…

Oct 20, 2025 | Activities

Sea, steam and serenity: the best outdoor saunas in south Devon

Sea, steam and serenity: the best outdoor saunas in south Devon Sauna culture has been growing at pace in the UK, drawing on wellbeing lifestyles that are firmly embedded in…

Oct 13, 2025 | Beaches, Activities

The best secret swimming spots in south Devon

The best secret swimming spots in south Devon South Devon is known for many things, but chief amongst them is its beauty – so much so that you can’t help…

Oct 6, 2025 | Seasonal Stay

Why autumn is south Devon’s best kept secret

Why autumn is south Devon’s best kept secret Summer in South Devon offers an obvious kind of love – blue skies, buzzing beaches, sandy toes and spectacular sunrises, but autumn?…

Sep 29, 2025 | Letting Guide

How to price your holiday let in Devon: Mastering seasonal and off-peak strategy

How to price your holiday let in Devon: Mastering seasonal and off-peak strategy Owning a second home in Devon offers more than just a personal escape – it can be…

Sep 15, 2025 | Salcombe

Hollywood Comes to Salcombe: Explore the Filming Locations of The Roses

Hollywood Comes to Salcombe: Explore the Filming Locations of The Roses When The Roses came to Salcombe, this peaceful harbour town turned into a film set buzzing with Hollywood energy.…

Sep 3, 2025 | Area Guides

101 Things to Do in South Devon: The Ultimate Finest Stays Guide to the South Hams

South Devon’s South Hams is a pocket of the country where sea air soothes the soul, cream teas come with a view, and there’s a timeless charm to every winding…

Aug 29, 2025 | News, Salcombe

Behind the Scenes of The Roses in Salcombe

Behind the Scenes of The Roses in Salcombe This summer, Salcombe quietly became the backdrop to Hollywood magic when Searchlight Pictures brought the filming of The Roses, a reimagining of…

Aug 15, 2025 | Food and Drink

Best Pubs with Sea Views in South Devon

Best Pubs with Sea Views in South Devon There’s nothing quite like unwinding at a pub after a day by the sea – pint in hand, salty air in your…

Jul 30, 2025 | Beaches

Hidden Instagrammable spots in South Devon

Hidden Instagrammable spots in South Devon There’s something undeniably magical about stumbling across a place that feels like a well-kept secret. In Devon, it’s not just the scenery that makes…

 

Beat the tide for 2026

Balmy beach evenings, crisp countryside strolls and slow sunlit mornings are just a click away. Book now to lock in your dates for 2026.

 

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