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 December edit

Harth hot chocolate
Beat the winter brrr with a hot cup of Harth cocoa. The velvety drinks are made in Somerset.
wool socks
Equal parts comfy and cute, these woollen socks from Bath's BIBICO were made for snug nights lounging around the house.
Corinne Young art
This north Devon artist creates the dreamiest oil paintings of wild swimmers.
Jo Laing matchboxes
Good things come in small packages. Please can the small package be one of these Cotswolds-crafted ceramic matchboxes?
Indy Coffee Guide South No9
A must-have passport to the best coffee shops across the South of England.
Artefact wine
All eyes on this b-e-a-utiful limited edition wine made at Castlewood Vineyard in east Devon.
The Botanical Candle Co
Spark joy with the Half Light candle, revealing the seasonal scents of clementine and clove.
Rutab dates
Juicy medjools filled with the likes of pistachio and tahini cream; coffee praline; and cinnamon pecan. How many choc-covered dates are acceptable to eat per day? Asking for a friend ...
Penventon Park Hotel's festive afternoon tea
Dig into a scrumptious festive lunch, dinner or afternoon tea throughout December at this glam hotel in Redruth.
Trencherman's Guide
The perfect stocking filler for foodies does exist. It's this definitive guide to the South West's most exceptional restaurants.
Miiko
In need of a little nourishment? Seek out Miiko, a wellbeing cafe in Poole serving herbal elixirs, kombucha and feel-a-million-bucks healthy eats.

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knitwear
Nail all the winter wardrobe goals - style, warmth, practicality - with this cosy cardi, crafted in Somerset using premium British wool.
miso
A must-try miso with a hint of sweetness, Sumikichi's chickpea version is committed to producing authentic Japanese miso using organic ingredients and natural spring water from the Mendip Hills.
These decadent small-batch chocs are made from 100% natural ingredients and fine single estate cacaos, letting each bean’s natural flavours shine.
christmas pudding
Brimming with spice and plump fruit, this classic Christmas pudding is the perfect finale to any festive meal.
stationery
Up your Christmas game – from wrapping to gifts – with luxe hand-marbled accessories from Dorset.
whisky
Golden in the glass and silky on the palate, this English rye whiksy oozes flaky pastry, caramel and butter flavours. Mmmm.
rucksack
Bag a beautiful rucksack for life, designed and constructed in Cornwall. Such perfection can take three weeks to craft, so order now to avoid any last-minute scramble.
festive afternoon tea
Pinch-me festive feasting at luxurious Bovey Castle is top of our swanky-outing list this winter, whether it's private dining for a family jolly or afternoon tea with festive delicacies.
gift box
Treat someone special to an exquisitely curated gift box filled with intriguing and original treasures.