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Luxury Devon hotel launches Olympics-themed afternoon tea

A luxury Devon hotel is ready, set, go for a colourful new culinary offering to tie in with the Olympics in Paris. Five-star hotel Bovey Castle, in Newton Abbot, is launching an Olympics-themed afternoon tea for guests to sample during the course of the famous multi-sports event in France. Diners…

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New rejuvenating Spa Day Packages at the Victoria Hotel

With breathtaking views, award-winning dining, and the newly launched Source Spa, The Victoria Hotel is the quintessential destination which combines timeless elegance and modern luxury for a truly first class stay. The Victoria Hotel in Sidmouth has unveiled its exclusive spa day packages at its…

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Devon beaches make the Best of the UK list six times!

The Times and Sunday Times Best UK Beaches Guide for 2024 has been published and features six of Devon’s beaches. The guide, in its 16 th year, is the “definitive and most comprehensive list of the UK’s 50 best beaches” and uses an 11 point checklist to rate each of the UK’s beaches to find the 50…

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Shark arrives at Royal William Yard

A shark has been spotted approaching Royal William Yard in Plymouth, much to the surprise of swimmers, paddleboarders and onlookers. With its distinctive dorsal fin cutting through the water, the sizeable shark swam along the coastline, before turning to head inland towards Firestone Arch at Royal…

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Popular Vintage Weekend returns to RHS Rosemoor

Travel back in time and enjoy a weekend of nostalgia at RHS Rosemoor’s annual Vintage Weekend, supported by Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28 July. Admire a huge and eclectic selection of wonderful classic cars, motorcycles, tractors and caravans on the rolling lawns…

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Sleepy Owl come top in National Tourism Awards

Tourism businesses from the South West were celebrating last night (5 June) as host Alex Polizzi presented the annual VisitEngland awards to the best in the country. The announcements marked the conclusion of the 2023/24 awards cycle which started in 2023 when businesses entered their local tourism…

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Sidmouth’s Victoria Hotel Launches New Source Spa

The Victoria Hotel, Sidmouth’s 4 star seaside luxurious Victorian landmark, has officially launched a new Source Spa with first class facilities and luxury treatments. The spa boasts an indoor heated pool, a modern gym, a hydrotherapy spa bath, an ice bath, aromatherapy sauna, and steam room. The…

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