To celebrate National Marmalade Week (Saturday 25th February to Saturday 3rd March 2012), head to Café Alf Resco in Dartmouth for a delicious piece of toast smothered in a thick layer of fabulous homemade marmalade. With the traditional marmalades, to the famous Christmas-style marmalade and the one laced with whiskey too… there is a preserve for everyone! Thinking of making your...Read more >
Looking for a Spring Break in South Devon? Whether you are planning a romantic break with your partner, a walking weekend with your dog, or a relaxing holiday with your family, Spring is a fabulous time to visit South Devon. As featured in the Daily Mail today, Coast & Country Cottages are delighted to offer a fabulous choice of self-catering holiday properties exclusively in this Area of Outs...Read more >
Now in its sixth year, the 2012 Dartmouth Comedy Festival looks set to be another outstanding event. Taking place from 6th-10th March, the line up currently includes Mark Steel, Jenny Éclair, Matt Harvey, Phil Kay, Ali Cook and Miles Jupp. With acts performing at various venues across Dartmouth, this exciting Comedy Festival has something for all tastes and sense of humours. For more in...Read more >
Today is Shrove Tuesday, otherwise known as Pancake Day. Whether you are planning to head out for breakfast or to make your own, South Devon is a delicious place to enjoy pancakes, with the fabulous range of fresh ingredients available. If you have forgotten how to go about making pancakes, or feel you need to brush up on your skills before the big day, visit www.riverford.co.uk, where you will...Read more >
Last Saturday, 18th February, the Coastal Trail Series returned to the South West for the 9th year. Over 1000 runners took part in the challenge, which took participants along the tough terrain of the South West Coast Path - the various distances included 10K (7.4 miles), Half Marathon (13.6 miles), Marathon (28.5 miles) and Ultra (34.9 miles). The event was arranged by locally based extreme sport...Read more >
Dartmouth’s popular Picnic Boat has been featured in the February 2012 issue of the BBC Countryfile magazine, as one of the UK’s Top Waterside eateries. The Picnic Boat offers a unique experience for up to 12 passengers – take a relaxing cruise down the River Dart, whilst enjoying the perfect English River Picnic. Delicious food options available include Seafood Heaven, The West C...Read more >
This Saturday, 18th February, the Coastal Trail Series returns to South Devon for its 9th year. Organised by local company Endurance Life, this renowned running event is part of a national series - beginning at the fishing village of Beesands, the course follows the South West Coast Path, taking in various coves and golden stretches of coastline, including picturesque Slapton Sands, Prawle P...Read more >
Coast & Country Cottages have some fantastic special offers for Easter breaks in the South Devon countryside. Whether you are looking for a large elegant country house with beautiful landscaped gardens for the perfect Easter Egg Hunt, a luxury waterside apartment for a family getaway or a chic townhouse within easy reach of local amenities and all weather family attractions, Coast & Cou...Read more >
The local Chemotherapy Outreach Project, providing treatment to cancer patients in the more accessible location of South Hams Hospital, Kingsbridge, has been given a boost following the acquisition of a dedicated vehicle, which will enable staff and equipment to be easily transported from Derriford Hospital to the local centre. Brian Lavender of Oakley Developments has been working with local...Read more >
For those living or holidaying in South Devon, spoiling your loved one on Valentine’s Day couldn’t be easier! Local companies across the South Hams are offering special packages to make the day extra special… Kick start the 14th February by having a bunch of flowers from the Salcombe based florist Flowers From Penelope delivered to your Valentine. Whether you choose the traditiona...Read more >