Find out more about artisan bag manufacturer Will Bees Bespoke, and the exclusive deal available to Coast & Country Cottages guests here…

Salcombe has long been famed for its retail scene! The town is home to trendy clothing outlets such as Jack Wills and Crew, quirky independent boutiques and art galleries – not forgetting the quintessentially ‘Salcombe’, pink-and-white sweetie shop Cranches. Adding to this eclectic mix, the last decade has also seen the arrival of one of Salcombe’s most recent success stories – Will Bees Bespoke.

Will Bees Bespoke

Nestled discreetly on Island Street, where the workshop and showroom come as one, Will Bees products are popular with locals and visitors alike, with good reason. Combining the best of British tradition, quality craftsmanship and materials, with a unique product range that embraces individuality, Will Bees has become the place to buy handbags, back packs, purses and more in the South West.

A bag for every occasion…

Co-founder of the business, Will, says “Our bespoke concept aims to offer a range that goes far beyond the limits of a typical collection, catering for a huge variety of personal tastes”.

With this in mind, the business sources and uses thousands of fabrics for their range, selecting weaves and prints in a beguiling array of colours and textures, including traditional woollen plaid, linen stripes, tie-dye and the perennially popular Liberty prints.

The fully lined bags are trimmed with the finest vegetable tanned leather, the enduring quality of which is evident in its look, feel and smell. The range also includes leather heart key rings which can be attached to the totes.

All the accessories are finished with Will Bees Bespoke’s distinctive bee logo. The products are particularly popular with customers looking for affordable luxury gifts for loved ones, especially since Will offers a free embossing service at point of sale so the recipient’s initials can be stamped within the logo itself – another unique element of the bespoke offering.

The ambitious retail space is nestled among the boatbuilding sheds in Island Street in Salcombe, and is all part of Will’s aim to provide a shopping experience that will leave a lasting impression. The shop is filled with an eclectic mix of rare vintage finds, combined with notes of feminine luxury, and is complemented by the workshop itself with Will’s embossing machine, sewing machine and industrial tools.

“Even if they don’t make a purchase, I want visitors to my shop to leave with a true sense of wonder”.

Come and visit…

Why not visit the shop to see the biggest range of bags and domestic fabrics in the South West. Watch the Will Bees team sewing, stitching and creating their latest products by hand. If you have a favourite or cherished piece of fabric, why not bring it in and the team can create you your very own, unique clutch. Plus, should you buy something, in collaboration with Coast & Country Cottages Will Bees Bespoke will give you a complimentary purse worth £25.

For further details, visit  Will Bees online.