EV-Friendly Places to Stay in Devon

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What EV Charging Nearby actually means

BritStays lists 695 places to stay in Devon tagged EV Charging Nearby. Read that label carefully. It means a charging point is within reach of the property. It does not mean there's a charger on the driveway. Before you book, ask the owner a few direct questions:

Where is the nearest charging point?
What connector does it use?
Can you leave the car there overnight, or will you need to move it once it's charged?

If you can only charge at the property itself, say so when you enquire and get the answer in writing.

What sort of stays you'll find

Cottages make up the bulk of the list, with 584 of the 695. There are also 50 caravanning options, 47 camping options and 14 holiday parks. You still have some choice if you're towing or pitching a tent, but far less of it.

A lot of these stays also suit a holiday where the car stays put. 405 are near a bus stop and 233 are near a train station. That makes it easy to charge once on arrival and then get about by public transport for a few days. Only 31 list parking as a facility, so check where the car will actually live during your stay. That matters most in the busier coastal towns.

Choosing an area

Torbay. This is where the largest numbers are: 70 in Torquay, 58 in Brixham and 53 in Paignton. The Paignton examples are good if you'd like to leave the car alone. Turtle Beach, Starfish Shack and Crabby Cove each sleep 4, and Shells Shore sleeps 5. All four are listed as near a bus stop and a train station. Paignton Zoo is an obvious day out for families. National Trust properties in the region include Coleton Fishacre and Bradley Manor.

Dawlish. Jubilee Cottage sleeps 4 and is near both a bus stop and a train station. Deepend sleeps 7 and is near a train station, so it's one of the few larger options among the examples.

Salcombe and Dartmouth. There are 52 stays in Salcombe and 34 in Dartmouth. 19 Salcombe Retreat sleeps 6 and lists EV charging nearby, but no bus or train link. Plan on driving, and plan your charging around that. Dartmouth Castle and Overbeck's Museum and Gardens are among the landmarks worth looking up.

North Devon. Westward Ho! has 38 stays, Ilfracombe 36, and Woolacombe and Croyde 32. In Westward Ho!, The Pig on the Hill - Saddleback and The Pig on the Hill - Cumberland each sleep 4. The Old Workshop also sleeps 4 and is near a bus stop. Near Bideford, Kittiwakes Cottage Appledore Devon sleeps 4 and Cobble Cottage sleeps 2, and both are near a bus stop. Blurridge Barn in Combe Martin sleeps 4 and lists only EV charging nearby, so expect to rely on the car there.

Inland. If you'd rather have countryside than coast, Dartmoor National Park is the big draw. Tiverton Castle, Hemyock Castle and Escot House are also among the region's heritage sites. Most stays on this list are in coastal towns, though, so inland options take more searching.

Families, couples and dog owners

Families: most example stays sleep 4. For bigger groups, look at Deepend (sleeps 7), 19 Salcombe Retreat (sleeps 6) and Shells Shore (sleeps 5).
Couples: Wow Holidays - The Honeymoon Suite in Woolacombe and Croyde and Cobble Cottage near Bideford both sleep 2.
Dog owners: only 37 of the 695 are listed as pet friendly, and none of the examples above are among them. Filter for pet friendly first, then check the EV details.

Once you're there

Top up soon after you arrive, while you know exactly where the nearest point is. Don't leave it until you need it. If you're staying near a bus stop or train station, consider using those for days out and keeping your charge for trips that genuinely need the car. When you plan longer drives, check charging options along the route and at your destination before you set off. Don't assume a charger will be there.

Only 34 stays list WiFi. If you rely on an app to find or pay for chargers, check your phone signal or ask the owner about connectivity before you travel.

When to book

The overall number looks generous, but the useful extras are much scarcer: 37 pet friendly stays, 23 with sea views, and only a handful of larger properties among the examples. If you need any of these, book early. That goes double for school holidays, when demand for family-sized cottages is highest. If you're flexible, you'll have the widest choice in Torquay, Brixham and Paignton, where most of these stays are.

Whatever you book, confirm the charging details with the owner before you pay. Note the address of the nearest point so you can drive straight there on arrival.

Frequently asked questions

How many places to stay in Devon on BritStays have EV charging nearby?

There are 695 stays in Devon tagged EV Charging Nearby. Most are cottages (584), with 50 caravanning, 47 camping and 14 holiday park options.

Does EV Charging Nearby mean there is a charger at the property?

Not necessarily. It means a charging point is within reach. Ask the owner where the nearest point is, what connector it uses and whether you can leave the car there overnight.

Which Devon towns have the most stays with EV charging nearby?

Torquay has the most with 70, followed by Brixham with 58, Paignton with 53 and Salcombe with 52. Westward Ho!, Ilfracombe, Dartmouth, and Woolacombe and Croyde also have more than 30 each.

Can I stay somewhere with EV charging and still use public transport?

Yes. 405 of these stays are near a bus stop and 233 are near a train station. In Paignton, Turtle Beach, Starfish Shack, Crabby Cove and Shells Shore are all listed as near both.

Are there dog-friendly stays with EV charging nearby in Devon?

There are 37 pet friendly stays in this set, so the choice is limited. Filter for pet friendly first and book early.

Which stays suit a larger family?

Among the examples, Deepend in Dawlish sleeps 7, 19 Salcombe Retreat sleeps 6 and Shells Shore in Paignton sleeps 5. Most other examples sleep 4.

Places to Stay With EV Charging in Devon

Jubilee Cottage

Turtle Beach

Blurridge Barn

Kittiwakes Cottage Appledore Devon

Wow Holidays - The Honeymoon Suite

The Pig on the Hill - Saddleback

Russell Hotel

Deepend

Starfish Shack

19 Salcombe Retreat

The Pig on the Hill - Cumberland

Sefton Lodge

Victoria Hotel

Holiday Inn Express

Shells Shore

Cobble Cottage

Twenty9 Hotel

Oke Lodge Hotel

Crabby Cove

The Old Workshop

Torbay Court Hotel

Smugglers Haunt

Seagulls Rest

Sealawn Hotel

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