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 February edit

Food Lifestyle work aprons
Our one-size, 100% heavy cotton work apron is perfect for cooking, gardening and crafting. Did we mention it's also only £15? Run, don't walk.
Zaleika Anna Jewellery
If two-tone, minimal-chic jewellery is your vibe, check out the stunning creations by this Cornwall maker.
Hall's Honey
A lip-smacking blend of Spring Soft Set and Autumn Heather honey. Slather the Devonshire nectar on buttered toast – or scoff a spoonful straight from the jar.
Gurt Lush Food Co granola
The Valentine's-edition granola from this Bristol brand has got our pulses racing. It's a combo of macadamia, white chocolate and strawberry. Swoon.
Kit & Kee
Nearly weds, take note! This Axminster catering company specialises in seasonal, sustainable feasts. Its picture-perfect Instagram speaks for itself.
The Curator coffee
Enjoy a February fling with Tirra, the new fruity release from Totnes' speciality coffee roastery. The Costa Rican coffee reveals sugary sweetness, grapefruit-like clarity and a chocolatey finish.
Roake hot water bottle
This Isle of Wight studio crafts all manner of gorgeous slow-fashion pieces. Even its quilted hot water bottles are giving cold-weather chic.
Portal Pizza
Grab a slice at Portal Pizza's third – and newest – site in Exeter, located next to Central Train Station.
Brindiwell
Our resident wine expert Jane Rakison has just alerted us to this new chemical-free Devon wine brand.

Previous months

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.
Harth hot chocolate
Beat the winter brrr with a hot cup of Harth cocoa. The velvety drinks are made in Somerset.
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 ...
Trencherman's Guide
The perfect stocking filler for foodies does exist. It's this definitive guide to the South West's most exceptional restaurants.
Indy Coffee Guide South No9
A must-have passport to the best coffee shops across the South of England.
The Botanical Candle Co
Spark joy with the Half Light candle, revealing the seasonal scents of clementine and clove.
Artefact wine
All eyes on this b-e-a-utiful limited edition wine made at Castlewood Vineyard in east Devon.
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.
Corinne Young art
This north Devon artist creates the dreamiest oil paintings of wild swimmers.