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

Bar Buoy cocktails
POV: You discovered these quality canned cocktails in festival season and still think about the range's Seabird Paloma.
Jolly's Drinks
The Cornish Cola is our favourite from its range of quaffable Cornish softies.
Carnwear
Summer knits at their consciously crafted finest. Handmade in west Cornwall.
Black Bee Honey
A drizzle of this habanero-infused nectar (from Somerset's Black Bee Honey) on all summer eats, please.
Studio Haran
The new Sandscape lighting collection is giving coastal-Cornwall luxe.
Lost and Grounded, Bristol
Fridge essentials: thirst-crushing lagers and pales from this Bristol fave
Sweven
The Bristol roastery's fresh drop of competition-level coffees have caught our attention.
Charlies Farmshop
This new opening in Pantersbridge, Cornwall, is firmly on our radar.
Slack-ma-Girdle cheese
If you like your fromage with a mouldy rind, creamy texture and delicate flavour, then try Gloucestershire-made Slack-ma-Girdle.