The Food Lifestyle edit
Each month we reveal our new favourite discoveries – from must-buy artisan products to events and openings.
The October edit
This Plymouth seaside sauna sanctuary has relaxation in its DNA. Immerse yourself in the soothing heat of a Finnish stove, then cool off with a refreshing sea dip or plunge into a cold-water tub for the perfect wellness escape.
New Penryn bakery An Mor is weighing in big time on the to-die-for goodies, like this pear and choc frangipane Danish. *Swoon.
Slip into tranquil mode with a spa break at Boringdon's award-winning Gaia Spa, complete with views across idyllic Dartmoor.
Relaxed, luxurious and tucked away in the heart of Dorset, this award-winning hotel is worth visiting for lunch alone – especially as atmospheric festive dining returns.
The perfect side-table accessory, gemstone diffusers are inspired by the ancient Greek belief that gemstones enrich the energy of a home.
This Bath restaurant serves up an ever-changing surprise menu which uses British ingredients, features Asian influences and showcases Gordon's flair each day.
Add these jaw-droppingly gorgeous gold earrings with intricate golden fronds to your Christmas wish-list. We have.
Serving Indian sharing plates in modern, casual settings in Bath and Cheltenham, Bandook gives the classics an elevated twist. For more intimate occasions, it also has private dining facilities.
Humble Bee takes treehouse accommodation next level. This cosy den comes with a private outdoor bath and plenty of folding doors to let the outside in.
Balancing restaurant theatrics with refined food and chef Alfred Petty's personal memories, Petty Fours is a properly unique dining experience.
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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.
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.
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.
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).
Gloucestershire-based Tallow + Ash consults master perfumers to make incredible scents for its household products, made using plant-based and biodegradable ingredients.
Make summer holiday planning effortless. Forever Cornwall has a carefully curated collection of coastal stays, from chic chalets to contemporary sea-view retreats.
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.
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.
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.
