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South West Travel Blog

14th May 2025

Our New Children’s Art Competition for Devon Air Ambulance

At Helpful Holidays, we’re proud to be part of the close-knit Devon community, and we’re delighted to be supporting...

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28th February 2025

What’s On Devon 2025: The Best Events in Devon

From family festivals and country shows to sporting events and fancy dress, here’s what’s on in Devon in 2025....

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15th January 2025

8 Best Things to do in North Devon

Embark on an unforgettable adventure in North Devon! From breathtaking coastlines to charming countryside, this picturesque region is brimming...

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Travel Tips Compton House (Ref.975951) Somerset cottage swimming pool
6 years ago

Big Holiday Houses with Swimming Pools for Large Groups

Dive in! We’ve a fabulous choice of holiday homes with pools for everyone to make a splash… A week...

Owner Advice Save-money-for-home-cost
6 years ago

Owner Advice: A simple way to finance your holiday let mortgage

Are you thinking of investing in another holiday property? Talk of borrowing tends to put people off but, did...

Owner Advice
6 years ago

The dos and don’ts of a holiday let- first impressions

First Impressions As the saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, so it’s...

Owner Advice Townend Barn Holiday Cottage
6 years ago

Meet the owners: Townend Barn

In the centre of Lydford, Dartmoor, quietly tucked away within the owner’s garden sits a detached cottage. Surrounded by...

Owner Advice
6 years ago

Meet the owners: Tales of Balcony Cottage

Stunning Location Situated in the land of smugglers, myths and legends, it’s no surprise that some of our historic...

Day Out Guides Gwenver-Beach
6 years ago

Our Top 10 Secret Beaches in Cornwall

Explore Cornwall’s Secret Beaches… Here we share a secret with you – these ‘hidden’ Cornish coves are our favourite...