A Bit of British Paradise: Cornwall and Devon

Medieval castles and cream teas I expected; surfers and zipcatters, tropical jungles and celebrity chefs I did not.

The Southwest of England has long been known as a holiday getaway for the British, but first-rate destinations such as Newquay, Exeter and Dartmoor don’t exactly trip off the tongues of the average U.S. traveler.

Here’s a peek at the spectacular and diverse countryside of Devon and Cornwall.