Shilstone is a magnificent Georgian Manor House and 500 acres estate tucked-away on the outskirts of Modbury. The house is at the heart of the estate and has been sympathetically restored and extended by local craftsmen.
Lifestyle
A Cosy Dinner For Two at The Chagford Inn
We have always had a soft-spot for The Chagford Inn. The atmosphere is super-relaxed and welcoming, with a cosy fire tempting you in on dark nights.
Dining on Dartmoor at the Mill End Hotel
The hotel itself has a genuine old-glamour charm. A stunning county house with nods to days gone by with original features and interesting keepsakes.
An unforgettable getaway at Boringdon Hall
Boringdon Hall is like something out of a fairytale, with its majestic entrance, ornate features, Great Hall and sumptuous four-poster bedrooms.
Festive feasts at Hotel Endsleigh
There’s something magical about stepping into a country house at Christmas time. Where large fireplaces fill characterful rooms, crackling fires create the cosy atmosphere and beautiful trees are decorated to perfection.
Pool House Perfection at Lympstone Manor
I have been admiring Lympstone Manor from afar as a bucket-list destination to dine and stay, reserved for a big birthday or anniversary, so I jumped at the chance to sample the new winter menu at the newly built Pool House.
A spring ball in the heart of Devon
Imagine an enchanting early spring evening in the glorious Devon countryside, tasting some of the best food and drink the region has to offer and dancing the night away under a starry sky. Tempted? The Secret Garden Boho Ball is a night not to be missed.
Relish Life
After meeting Amy and Shaun, the husband and wife team behind Relish, a thriving independent lifestyle store in sleepy South Devon, I was ready to pack in the day job and follow my dreams. If you haven’t heard of this bijou interiors gem, you soon will.
A MAD year
Launching Mad About Devon has been my biggest achievement because it has given me the opportunity to work with fantastic businesses and appear on the radio. So, as we head into the new year, I thought it was a good time to share my 2018 highlights.
An Independent Christmas
To give a little something back this year, why not choose to shop independent. Exeter has got the most fantastic independent shopping scene. From Fore Street to Gandy Street, you’ll find wonderful stores where stock has been chosen for its low ‘craft’ miles.