Self catering cottages in the Blackdown Hills Devon for a beautiful place for a holiday in England. Click on the holiday cottages shown to inspect each cottage. Gentle hills, lush greenery and masses of wild flowers, wildlife and farmland create beautiful rural scenery in northeast Devon and Somerset. This is the part of Devon to look for a farmhouse or thatched country cottage to rent for a holiday. There is much for visitors to do in addition to country walks, pony trekking, cycling, fishing and wildlife spotting. Cruise from a height in a hot air balloon or just enjoy relaxed barbecues in the garden of your holiday home. Once you have found the Blackdown Hills, you will want to return time and time again.