The southwest has a reputation as a land of rolling hills and easy living. However, the largest city in the southwest is also one of the liveliest and interesting in the country. Bristol has a lot to offer, and there are a huge number of reasons why you should spend a weekend here. These are […]
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Reasons to visit the south west of England
There is so much that South West England has to offer to both UK residents and those elsewhere in the world. If you enjoy nature, culture, history and food then you won’t be short of things to do here. Visit some of the most iconic places in England, see some amazing sites and make some […]
Eden Hotel Collection announces Bovey Castle has been awarded 5 stars by the AA
The Eden Hotel Collection is delighted to announce that Bovey Castle, in Dartmoor National Park in Devon, has been awarded five stars by the AA. Less than six months after acquiring the country house estate in 2014, the privately-owned Eden Hotel Collection embarked on an extensive £3.5 million refurbishment of Bovey Castle, encompassing restoration work […]
Great Little Breaks introduces Minidubs for the VW campervan experience
The UK’s best-loved UK short breaks specialist Great Little Breaks introduces a novel VW campervan-inspired vehicle – the ‘Minidub’ – to cruise the country lanes and spectacular coastlines of Cornwall and Devon by day, and which converts into a comfortable bedroom by night. George II in blue, Jethro in green and Denzil in orange are […]
New Book Sea Journal From Lisa Woollett Explores Devon’s Coast
Whether paddling through the shallows or crouching on a cliff in a hailstorm, Lisa takes the reader on a journey of compelling diversions, showcasing the natural history and wildlife of these locations This beautiful and unusual book brings together a year’s wanderings along Britain’s shores, featuring the Devon coast. Author and photographer Lisa Woollett has been […]
10 Devon cream teas for under £5
Devonshire cream teas are a must-have for anyone visiting the region and are a regular weekend indulgence for locals. Everyone loves a cream tea almost as much as they do a bargain, which is why Devon Heaven Hampers have produced this article listing 10 tearooms in Devon offering cream teas (with two scones) for under […]
Antiques Roadshow at Wiltshire’s Bowood House and Gardens
The first of two Antiques Roadshow programmes filmed at Wiltshire’s Bowood House and Gardens (near Calne, Wiltshire. www.bowood.org) back in the summer will air on BBC1 this coming Sunday 3 January at 8pm. The second programme from Bowood is then scheduled for the following Sunday (10 January). Treasures being featured in the first one-hour episode […]
New Arrivals Humboldt’s Penguin Chicks at Paradise Park Cornwall
Staff at Paradise Park in Hayle Cornwall are delighted to have baby Humboldt’s Penguin chicks. Humboldt’ Penguin chicks Aurora and Miski and Keeper Oliver Frost Curator David Woolcock said “These two wonderful little characters are proving very popular with visitors. They are now ten weeks old and have been given the Peruvian names ‘Miski’ and ‘Aurora’. […]
Cheeky Little Campers campaign inspiring youngsters to get outdoors and attracting attention of South West government
MPs from the South West are meeting pupils in primary schools who have taken part in the ‘Cheeky Little Campers’ campaign to find out what they’ve learn’t whilst making pitching videos and trying camping in their new Vango tent. At the start of the summer, leading camping and outdoor brand Vango joined forces with Britain’s […]
Quintessential English Garden Design
Spring has arrived, and summer is around the corner. Here, we take a look at a popular and stylish garden inspiration: the English country garden. You might not be Alan Titchmarsh, but using a bit of inventiveness will help you make a few improvements for your garden. Take a look at our mood board for […]