The best places to eat, stay, shop and visit in the South West

Jo Rees

Ideas, words, pictures, art direction and strategy. Ex BBC Worldwide publisher. Founded Salt Media in 2003.

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Wellness breaks for 2025

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Dine like a Trencherman

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Cool places to stay this winter

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Pitstops for Christmas journeys

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Christmas pudding pairings

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South West sparkling wines for Christmas

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Artisan spirits for Christmas

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The festive frills of a Cornish Christmas

The Curation

Festive finds from Darts Farm

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Gifts for coffee lovers

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Christmas gift hampers

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Dining pubs for festive lunch in Cornwall

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Christmas lunch essentials

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Sea and sauna movement

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Beauty and wellness gifts

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Cabin breaks in the South West

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Festive city breaks

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Coastal festive breaks

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5 of the best

Cool places to stay this winter

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Dine like a Trencherman

Restaurant review

The spa inspector

Gaia Spa, Plympton

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Wellness breaks for 2025