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

nolo beer
Craft attitude with punchy artwork and big flavours – this Bath brewery proves alc-free beer can still be juicy, hazy and delish.
choclate
Organic, vegan, refined-sugar free and handcrafted in Bristol, warm up the palate for Easter with these beautiful choc treats.
charcuterie
This new small-batch regenerative charcuterie brand produces the tastiest cuts from heritage-breed pigs that were reared organically. Sign up to its mailing list for deets of its next pop-up.
candle
We stopped in our tracks when entering a shop that was burning La Luna's stunning Evening candle. We snapped up two on the spot and recommend you do the same.
vintage ceramics
*Deep sigh*. This Devon studio, gallery and shop is run by a couple with a good eye for unique finds and vintage treasures.
pottery
Get down to Falmouth, there's a new and exciting potter in town. Louis Domville-Musters' creations are snapped up at a lightning pace, so get on that mailing list or even better, visit his studio IRL.
notebook
Calling all stationery magpies! These gorgeous Seasons of Gratitude passport-size notebooks are a stylish solution for printing-paper offcuts.
cheese
Kudos to Somerset's White Lake for scooping the Super Gold Award at the World Cheese Awards with this beauty, a creamy-yet-tangy pyramid of unpasteurised sheep's milk cheese.
spa
Mid-March sees the long-awaited opening of a spa at this charming Bath hotel. We've been promised a haven of wellbeing and tranquility – no pressure Team Francis.