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 September edit

This crafting hub doesn't just sell embroidery and needlework kits, it also sells beautiful frames – painted or unpainted – to encourage hanging your handiwork. The pre-painted frames are made to order.
Ready to get coffee creative? One of the UK’s most awarded speciality coffee roasters has launched its cold brew espresso concentrate that's a cinch to use in coffees, desserts and nolo concoctions.
Somerset's swankiest town plays host to a new festival on Sep 19-20 as Bruton brings together plenty of big names to debate art, culture, politics, literature and the environment.
cider
The first vintage of this Cornish fine cider is here, and it comes in a swanky Champagne-shaped bottle. Made with apples from the family's very own Cornish orchards.
plants in pots
Obsessed with orchids? Stroud-based ceramicist Akiyama Naoko's Gourd & Horse has released a collection of Japanese orchid pots and ikebana pieces. We heart.
sloe gin
This Cornish distillery's next 100-bottles-a-season release lands on October 2, and it's drier than your average sloe gin. Even better – it's being released alongside a spiced damson liqueur. Hello autumn.

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.