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

The Food Lifestyle edit

Each month we reveal our new favourite discoveries – from must-buy artisan products to events and openings.

The October edit

Kimono My House
Elevate your workwear wardrobe with one of these practical-yet-stylish unisex kimonos.
Florence Ceramics
What's a lifestyle edit without some lust-worthy ceramics? Check out the beauties from this Bristol potter.
Treehouse, Cornwall
From handstitched rope camera straps to beautifully crafted butter knives, there are so many gifting opportunities from this Cornwall brand.
St Michaels Resort
Leafy subtropical gardens, two restaurants and a lush spa make this Falmouth resort a must-visit.
Commune
Envelope yourself in the warming autumnal woody tones of Commune's signature fragrance Seymour.
From Trees tea
Sea buckthorn, wild mint and chamomile loose-leaf tea? *Adds to cart immediately*.
Sweet & Wild
Earn brownie points by posting a pal a box of naturally-sweetened treats from this Frome indie.
Sacred Grounds
A dreamy evening of shopping under the twinkling lights of McCoy's Arcade in Exeter awaits on October 23.
Organic Negroni
Fireside sipping just improved with this flaming delicious Cornish cocktail. Simply pour over ice and garnish with a curve of orange peel.
Wild Shed Sauna
This just in: Bruton has jumped on the mobile wood-fired sauna bandwagon.
Cake or Death
Trick or Treat? Treat please, and make it the caramel-rippled Turtle Brownies from this Exeter cake service.

Previous months

Newlyn Fermentary
Creating lacto-fermented goodness using local produce is the name of the game at this contemporary fermentary in Cornwall.
Rull Orchard cider
A glass of Devon-crafted cider hits different in the amber-hued months - especially when it's this sparkling Starlight brut. Delish.
Sign of the Angel
If an autumn getaway is on the cards, make it this romantic 15th-century coaching inn. Cosy up by the wood burner, dine by candlelight and explore the cobbled streets of Lacock.
Pythouse Kitchen Garden
Secure a spot at its Eat the Equinox event on Sep 27, set to welcome autumn via a three-course feast, botanical cocktails and good wine.
Negroni
Drop into Da Costa in Bruton during Sep 22-28 to imbibe aperitif specials including classic, amber, white and nogroni.
The Lost Kitchen
Creative sessions like printing and floristry give this rural Chettiscombe restaurant extra swoon factor.
Outside
Level up your pottery skills with a ceramic course at this dynamic coffee spot in Bantham.
Bristol Lido
Make this the month you indulge in its tempting swim, massage and meal package.
Brickell's ice cream
Lap up the last of the summer rays with a scoop of Somerset ice cream, made in the French custard style.