Wilder and less restricted than the rest of Devon, the north of the county has a comfortingly old-fashioned, low-tech feel. Prices are generally cheaper than the more stylish resorts of South Devon, so it’s a great option for large families, large groups and those on a tight budget. Hotels tend to focus on honest service… Read More »
With its sleepy thatched villages, lush forested valleys and stunning beaches, a spa holiday in Devon will relax you without anyone touching your chakras. Flanked by two epically beautiful coastlines on either side, this vast township has plenty of relaxing spa hotels that will relax even the most subdued visitor. It’s little wonder that Victorians… Read More »
Log cabin – check. Swimming pool – check. Various family-friendly activities and restaurants – check. As we looked out over the lush Mole Valley from the comfort of our balcony hot tub with a glass of cream in hand, I decided to compare the Mole Resort in North Devon with another famous holiday spot we’d… Read More »
No holiday in Devon would be complete without experiencing three classic meals: pub lunch, fish and chips by the sea and traditional cream tea. Fine dining in the county is also excellent, with four Michelin star restaurants and a number of English country house hotels to choose from. There are also many interesting attractions, including… Read More »
The Farmers Arms pub is the beating heart of the Woolsery What does the word “collective” mean to you? Maybe it could be a commune or a community-wide version. good life? Perhaps it evokes a nightmarish Stalinist proposal for a new approach to farming? To be honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect as I… Read More »
Campaigners Finola O’Neill, Paula Ferris, Helen Cooper, Gwen Pearson and Ruth McDonagh at Saunton Sands in North Devon. American troops trained on the beach for the D-Day landings in 1944 – Dale Cherry Saunton Sands is used to bearing the brunt of the Atlantic Ocean, but it’s a net-zero wind farm that threatens to whip… Read More »