England is home to 48 ceremonial counties and as a nation we have strong opinions about them. There are those we prefer, put it that way.

It’s all personal preference, sure. But some are undeniably prettier, greener, more dramatic, more everything than others. It’s just the way the geological cookie has crumbled over the last few million years. No changing it.

YouGov conducted a survey with over 40,000 people, asking them which counties they liked and disliked, then ranked the data. Below is map showing each county and the percentage who liked it.

Dorset, Devon, and Cornwall are the top three. Basically, as Brits, our favourite place is the South West. At Hele Valley we’re not surprised. It’s utterly stunning where we live in North Devon, and we don’t take it for granted. We’re very lucky to be here and want you to experience it too.

Beyond public opinion here are the top reasons you should book a family holiday in North Devon this year.