If you are looking to spend some quality time together as a couple, treat yourself to some luxury and take a romantic break for two in Devon. Imagine a delicious dinner at one of the county’s award-winning restaurants, or a stroll through the cobbled streets of a charming coastal town, or sundowners on the beach after a swim or paddle. There is something special about a romantic getaway in a cosy Devon holiday home. For top tips for how to spend a romantic weekend in Devon, keep reading.
Romantic Weekend Activity Ideas in Devon
If you are planning a romantic getaway in Devon this year, there are endless date ideas to make the perfect weekend or mid-week break. From getting cosy in a Devon pub to visiting sun-soaked beaches, you are in for a treat on your romantic weekend in Devon. Here are some of our favourites.
- Picnic and sunset with a view (on the beach, the South West Coast Path or Dartmoor)
- Spa Day (Voyage Spa, The Dartmouth Spa, Harbour Hotel)
- Sauna on Blackpool Sands (discounted through our Visitor’s Club)
- Kayaking with Sea Kayak Devon (discounted through our Visitor’s Club)
- Stomp the South West Coast Path or on Dartmoor
- Wine tasting at Sandridge & Barton Vineyard
- Enjoy the Round Robin
- Make your own bottle of gin at the Salcombe Gin Experience
- Indulge on a cream tea at one of the wonderful cafes
- Pottery Painting a China Blue (discounted through our Visitor’s Club)
Romantic Weekend Accommodation Ideas in Devon
Whether you are yearning for lazy days or new adventures, Your Devon Escape has the perfect romantic holiday home for you in prime locations.
Hawkes Way | Totnes | Sleeps 4
Experience this luxury apartment exuding style and comfort. Furnished in bold stylish tones, this is the perfect bolthole for two to explore and relax in this cosmopolitan location. Whether you are looking for a romantic holiday, the perfect escape as a new family, or simply an easy break from the big city, this ground floor apartment in Totnes will provide you with everything you need and more.
Captain’s Cabin | Dartmouth | Sleeps 2
A charming holiday apartment in Dartmouth. Perched above the renowned Café Alf Resco, this inviting retreat offers a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and coastal charm.
Boathouse Cottage | Slapton & Torcross | Sleeps 4
If you love spending time by the sea, then this coastal cottage is perfect for Your Devon Escape. Perched at the end of a three-mile-long shingle beach, you couldn’t get closer to the sea if you tried.
The Cartshed | Totnes | Sleeps 4
The Cartshed is everything you might expect from a countryside retreat. Located within one hundred acres of organic pasture, orchards, and woodlands, it is simply idyllic.
King Alfs | Dartmouth | Sleeps 2
Located above the delicious Café Alf Resco, you will find the quaint King Alfs. A perfect option for those seeking comfort and convenience from a bed and breakfast in Dartmouth.
Romantic Weekend Restaurant Ideas in Devon
Sip red wine by the fire, indulge in a set menu or sharing plates, enjoy a traditional hearty meal in a local Devon pub, there are endless romantic weekend restaurant ideas in Devon. For area specific recommendations, check out our journal, otherwise check out our favourites below.
- Andria, Dartmouth
- The Bull Inn, Totnes
- Twenty Seven, Kingsbridge
- Lobster Pods, Hope Cove
- Olive, Brixham
- Taylor’s, Dartmouth
- Gather, Totnes
- River Exe Cafe, Exmouth
- The Millbrook Inn, South Pool
- Emma’s, Stoke Gabriel
- The Angel, Dartmouth
- Circa, Totnes
- The Oyster Shack, Bigbury
- Bushell’s, Dartmouth
- Britannia at the Beach, Beesands
- The Angel Bar and Kitchen, Totnes
- The Seahorse, Dartmouth
- The Elephant, Torquay
- The Crabshell Inn, Kingsbridge
- Shoals Restaurant, Brixham
For more ideas for what to do on Your Devon Escape, why not check out our journal for recommendations. Or make us all jealous on by sharing your adventures with #yourdevonescape or tag us on Facebook @YourDevonEscape, on Instagram @your_devon_escape or TikTok @yourdevonescapeltd.