Devon and Cornwall

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in Devon and Cornwall, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Anthea Gerrie stays at The Valley, A proper dog friendly Cornish Retreat.

THE VALLEY. Discover this Memorable Cornish Country Retreat

Taking the dog to Cornwall in the summer hols can be a tricky proposition. Many hotels and cottages don’t accept canines, and several beaches ban man’s best friend from the sands from June to September.
The Valley is a good bet for both its location and the management’s superior intelligence.

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Andy Mossack reviews Ford Farm cheeses, a dairy tailor made for world class cheese

Ford Farm cheeses. Smoked cheese has never tasted so good.

You can shout about cheese all you want to because let’s face it with so much choice around we all have our favourite types. Some cheese snobs might argue you can’t beat a strong stilton, a runny brie or a creamy camembert, but sorry cheese snobs you most surely can. England can proudly boast a fine cheese-making heritage and you won’t find a better example than Ford Farm cheeses. And in particular its smoked cheese range.

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Cary Arms Hotel

Cary Arms Hotel. Discover beachside luxury in Devon

Anthea Gerrie reviews the beachside Cary Arms Hotel on lovely Babbacombe Beach.

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The Headland Hotel, overlooking Newquay’s Fistral Beach, is a surprise on many levels. 

The Headland Hotel and Cottages. 5 Star Stay in beautiful Newquay.

The Headland Hotel and Cottages, overlooking Newquay’s Fistral Beach, is a surprise on many levels.

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