September is our go-to month for a getaway. This year we looked for somewhere a little different. Our criteria were simple: a place to relax and recharge where we could switch off for a few days. And we found just that at Wildcomfort in South Devon.

One of the things I love most about living in Devon is that there’s always a surprise at the end of a country lane… well, yes, sometimes it may be a slow moving herd of cows, but more often than not it’s a local pottery, a cosy pub or a large sprawling country estate. And that’s what we found on a cold December day when we were invited to Shilstone in South Devon.

In early 2020, Jordan and Ollie were gearing up to start a new adventure running their own Dartmoor pub. But when they picked up the keys in early March 2020, they couldn’t have predicted that only two weeks later they would be sitting in the pub, surrounded by boxes with the country in a full lockdown.

The Mill End Hotel is a familiar landmark for us, living on the north-tip of Dartmoor. It’s set in an idyllic location next to a long-standing Dartmoor stone bridge, hugging the mellow River Teign and surrounded by rolling fields and beautiful woodland.

Boringdon Hall is like something out of a fairytale, with its majestic entrance, ornate features, Great Hall and sumptuous four-poster bedrooms. The name Boringdon is derived from the Saxon ‘Burth-Y-Don’ meaning enchanted place on the hill’, and I can vouch that it truly does live up to its name.

There’s something magical about stepping into a country house at Christmas time. Where large fireplaces fill characterful rooms, crackling fires create the cosy atmosphere and beautiful trees are decorated to perfection.

Previously named Courtlands House, Lympstone Manor was bought in 2014 by renowned British chef Michael Caines. Not only has Michael established a gastronomic destination, but he’s also created an exclusive modern country house that celebrates waterside views, outdoor living, and exquisite food and drink.

Imagine an enchanting early spring evening in the glorious Devon countryside, tasting some of the best food and drink the region has to offer and dancing the night away under a starry sky. Tempted? If you are, The Secret Garden Boho Ball is a night not to be missed. 

I often contemplate working for myself, creating my own destiny and being able to look back and say “Wow, I did that”. After meeting Amy and Shaun, the husband and wife team behind Relish, a thriving independent lifestyle store in sleepy South Devon, I was ready to pack in the day job and follow my dreams. 

2018 has been a year of firsts: I’ve had a brace fitted (which at the age of 36 was a pretty big deal), had four teeth removed (shudder), launched the blog and appeared on Radio Devon’s evening community show.  

The team at Westcountry Resorts have shared Devon’s best winter walks… has your favourite made their list?

The countdown is on. Elton John is gracing our screens in what I think is the best John Lewis advert in years; Christmas lights are being switched on across the land and I’ve already had a Christmas dinner and it’s only the 2nd December!

Tucked away in a quiet corner of South Devon is the wonderful Nkuku Lifestyle Store and Café. A beautiful collection of stone barns that showcase the brand’s collection of ethically sourced and impeccably crafted homeware.

I might be slightly biased, but I think Devon has some of the best food and drink in the country. Our fantastic restaurants, hotels and suppliers get to use the most wonderful produce in their recipes and products. We showcase the taste of our region with some must-visit food festivals this autumn.… make sure you bring your appetite.

Chagford is an ancient Stannary town on the edge of Dartmoor, not far from Okehampton and Moretonhampstead, packed full of history, independent boutiques, artists’ studios and numerous cafes and pubs. For a small town, it really does have it all.

When choosing the perfect setting for dinner with a friend on a warm summer’s evening, one place sprung to mind, The Turf Hotel in Exeter.

It’s not very often that you find a place that’ll last in your memory forever… today, we were lucky to find the beautiful Broadsands Beach.

I’ve driven past the signs for Mortehoe a number of times on my way to Woolacombe, so to visit was a real treat.

It’s holiday time (insert huge sigh of relief)! We decided to head up to North Devon in our trusty van for the week to a recommended campsite. We couldn’t have chosen a better week to explore this beautiful part of Devon, as the country was basking in glorious sunshine.

It’s early May and it’s that time of year where schools across the South West descend onto Dartmoor for the annual Ten Tors challenge.