Devon Hideways

Devon Hideaways is a regional holiday-letting agency listing exclusively self-catering cottages, lodges, barns and apartments across Devon; nightly rates run £90–£450 depending on season and property size. The portfolio sits in the mid-range to premium tier, with many dog-friendly and sea-view options. All bookings are handled online through the brand’s own website; there are no high-street branches. The firm differentiates by limiting its catalogue to Devon, offering 24/7 local caretaker support and marketing properties with professional photography, linen packs and optional EV charging. Roughly 60 % of listings are Grade-II or thatched “chocolate-box” cottages, giving the catalogue a recognisable West-Country aesthetic that features heavily in its social feeds and seasonal brochures. Guests are mainly UK families aged 35–65 and couples planning multi-generational reunions or walking holidays on the South-West Coast Path. They value countryside quiet, pet acceptance and the reassurance of a Devon-based team that can dispatch cleaners or tradesmen within the hour. Competitors include national cottage agencies and global OTAs; Devon Hideaways counters with hyper-local expertise, stricter property vetting (average rating 4.8/5) and lower host commission, allowing owners to undercut rival platforms while retaining personal service.