A five-star boutique hotel in Devon has been named one of the best small hotels in the UK for the second time in a decade. The Eden Hotel Collection – which operates Bovey Castle in Dartmoor – has been named Small Hotel Group of the Year at the prestigious AA Hospitality Awards. With nearly 900…
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Enjoy the beautiful autumn colours and discover fascinating plants on a family garden trail, take part in spooky craft activities, decorate your own pumpkin, and enjoy storytelling and a weird and wonderful magic show at the stunning RHS gardens just outside Great Torrington. Wicked Plants Garden…
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It might feel like the summer holidays were just a moment ago, but October half term will be here before we know it, so to help you get prepared, here are some of our suggestions of things to do around the county and where to stay during your visit. South Devon is a hugely popular area with…
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National Trust Volunteers at Agatha Christie’s former holiday home Greenway have won the Agatha Christie Cup after scoring top marks at Brixham Horticultural flower show this year. After much hard work, Maureen Ferrari and Valerie Ellery, two of Greenway’s Cut Flower Gardener Volunteers, achieved…
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The English Riviera has been a popular holiday resort since the Victorian times but it isn’t just for the summer – it’s a great destination, whatever the time of year. Located in South Devon, the English Riviera is a picturesque place, with a stunning coastline, award winning attractions…
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Boringdon Hall Hotel has curated an outstanding line-up of events celebrating food, drink, creativity, and Christmas, taking place from October until New Year’s Eve. Perched on the edge of Dartmoor, Boringdon Hall Hotel & Spa is a 5-star hotel home to Michelin star restaurant Àclèaf and…
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When you think of Britain’s literary landscape, likely your mind goes to places like London or Edinburgh – but did you know that a UNESCO City of Literature is right here in Devon? Exeter was awarded a UNESCO City of Literature back in 2019, but Devon’s connections with the written word go back much…
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To celebrate the nationwide Heritage Open Days event, South Devon Railway will be allowing special ‘Behind the Scenes’ access to visitors on Saturday, 14 th and Sunday, 15 th September. This weekend offers a fantastic opportunity to see what is required to keep a heritage railway running; a…
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Locals and holidaymakers are being invited to explore why a five-star Devon hotel has been crowned one of the best in the South West at its annual open day. Bovey Castle, in Dartmoor National Park, is opening its doors to the general public for free on Sunday, September 22 nd between 12 noon and 4pm…
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This September, discover a different side to Devon with the UK’s largest history and heritage festival. Heritage open Days takes place every September with a range of free events and experiences at locations usually closed to the public. Brought to you by the National Trust, with support from the…
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