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 April edit

Bring the outdoors indoors, in style, with a limited-edition giclée print of pressed flowers. This is Faded Summer: it features roses, snapdragons, eucalyptus and chrysanthemums. More gorgeous designs available.
chocolate
These Bristolian bean-to-bar chocolate makers have released 'What Comes First?' – a tin of white choc chicks with a Peruvian mango caramel centre, alongside dark chocolate eggs filled with macadamia praline.
Just released – the very first wines from new Cornish producer Shillingham. As traditional farming grew tougher by the season, siblings Alex, Harry and Flora Ramsden traded sheep for Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.
socks
Snuggly socks in beautiful colours are Oaken’s speciality. Smooth mohair fibres from lovingly raised angora goats are the secret behind the softness, durability and warm yet lightweight nature of these wardrobe essentials.
cider bus
Get down to Somerset for the first Cider Bus Saturday of the year on April 18 at Burrow Hill. Enjoy a wood-fired slice from Pizza Heaven and drinks from the Cider Bus against a backdrop of blooming apple orchards.
tote bag
Invest in a luxe leather tote or backpack, handcrafted by environmentally conscious designer Rachel. From her Bath studio, she scores, cuts, sands, stitches and burnishes each piece using traditional leatherworking tools and techniques.
Famous for its organic artisan pasta, made using ancient and heritage wheat, the FFC also creates unimaginably good choc biccies. Using the same flour, they mill it with cacao to produce a luxurious chocolate base. A must-have spring biscuit.
sustainable flowers
Get creative with seasonal British blooms grown on Brothers Farm Flowers, also home to Trehane Blueberry PYO and Flower Barn Cafe. Sustainable floristry is just one of many workshops it hosts. No experience needed – just a love of flowers.
fruit shot
Dose up on a fiery shot of goodness, blended using organic and homegrown ingredients from Somerset. The original ginger and turmeric shot combines over 17 adaptogenic herbs and spices.

Previous months

Fika
How to inject more joy into January? Scoff scrumptious handcrafted pastries, of course. Keep 'em peeled for Fika's pop-ups and baking workshops.
Rio Nuevo handcrafted chocolate
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a lip-smacking bar, or cup of hot choc, from this sustainable Cornwall B Corp.
Glebe House sauna
Banish the winter blues with a getaway in one of Glebe House's new guest cabins and a steamy session in the new wood-fired sauna.
Tribe.Somerset
We're intrigued by this non profit pop-up that collaborates with notable chefs. Give it a whirl via the Burns Night Feast taking place later this month.
Kelpi Studio
Penryn-made jewellery inspired by the rocks, fauna and green seas of the north Atlantic.
Orto restaurant
New year, new restaurant for the hit list. This neighbourhood restaurant and wine bar in Penzance looks deliciously promising.
Campwell Farm
From zen parties to retreats and wild spa sessions, this off-grid campsite in Bradford on Avon is a go-to for rewilding experiences.
Greenway Hotel and Spa
R&R beckons at this gorgeous Elizabethan manor in the Cotswolds.
Jo Laing matchboxes
Good things come in small packages. Please can the small package be one of these Cotswolds-crafted ceramic matchboxes?