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 July edit

country hotel
Rejoice! The Beckford Group has now opened its stunning 'small village hotel and restaurant' in the Nadder Valley, Wiltshire. Psst ... there's another Beckford opening on the horizon too.
artwork
Yes art is subjective, but more than one of us got wonderfully lost staring into the fascinating collages by this acclaimed artist based in Penryn.
veggies
Do veggies right. Get a subscription for a bountiful weekly box. It's full of ultra-fresh, seasonal and organic produce direct from this little farm. Egg and wildflower upgrades optional.
cap
We heart this Cornish wardrobe essentials store, especially its strong accessories game. Exhibit one: their cotton Dad Cap in bright white, which can be worn with literally everything.
accommodation
These bougie cabins can be found just outside the Cotswolds' famous Broadway. They're set within their own hedged plots, have all the specs plus there's a sauna cabin next door. It's time to put everything down and relax.
cheese
Ditch the camembert. Gert Lush is a bloomy white-rind organic round from Somerset and it's ridiculously moreish.
bowl
Avoid cereal-bowl wars these summer holidays with these gorgeous, practical and keepsake-worthy monogram bowls, made by a revered Wiltshire potter.
dog lead
Seeking cool dog-owner status? Kit your canine out with one of these beautiful leads, crafted with care in Devon using Dartmoor wool.
Pick your own stunning ethical flowers at this B-Corp regenerative Cornish farm's open day on July 18. The farm donates all profits to UK conservation projects.

Previous months

granola
Make breakfasts great again with this luxurious granola made from scratch in a Devon family kitchen using responsibly sourced and delicious ingredients.
coffee
Your cheat sheet to 146 outstanding indie coffee shops, cafes and roasteries in the capital – handpicked by experts – is here. Its accompanying app has also just dropped.
skincare
Bookmark the arrival of Sae’s first foray into skincare. The Dorset-based seaweed bath specialists have been teasing its imminent launch on the grid.
ceramics
Get in quick with Phoebe Smith's latest releases – they sell out very quickly. This Bristol-based potter makes functional tableware look anything but. She also runs workshops.
pasta
Raise your carbs game with artisan and organic pasta made in Cornwall. Crafted in small batches for exceptional taste, check out the fun shapes and tasty flavours.
recipe book
Pre-order the latest recipe book from author Claire Thomson. Her latest batch of recipes reads like a heartfelt letter to her eldest child, who has flown the nest for university.
bed
Get down to Teals on May 9, which is hosting the next of these boutique fairs showcasing talented, local and independent artists and makers, such as The Forest and Co (pictured).
laundry detergent
Gloucestershire-based Tallow + Ash consults master perfumers to make incredible scents for its household products, made using plant-based and biodegradable ingredients.
coastal retreat
Make summer holiday planning effortless. Forever Cornwall has a carefully curated collection of coastal stays, from chic chalets to contemporary sea-view retreats.