Yesterday we were invited along to Hotel Du Vin in Exeter to sample their current Celebrations Menu for Christmas 2018. The menu contains plenty of choice for people of all tastes and can be enjoyed in their contemporary new dining room. Here’s what we thought.. What’s on the Menu? For starters,…
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The Best Festive Afternoon Tea in Devon?
23rd November 2017Earlier this week we were invited to Boringdon Hall Hotel to sample their unique Festive Afternoon Tea. Not only were we keen to get into the Christmas spirit, but we also couldn’t wait to see what unique twist Scott Paton and his team would put on this seasonal treat. Previous experience has…
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Award-winning Devon Hotels for Foodies
22nd November 2017*Guest Post by The Good Hotel Guide* With such a rich resource of local ingredients from both land and sea, food in Devon is a key drawcard for visitors and residents alike. We’ve all heard of legendary afternoon teas, but hearty servings of scrambled eggs, pastries, homemade compotes and award…
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The Royal Seven Stars, Totnes
30th October 2017Review by Collette We’ve walked past The Royal Seven Stars in Totnes quite a few times over the years. Yet for some strange reason we had never ventured inside the hotel until last month, when we were kindly invited along to sample the new seasonal menu in their TQ9 Restaurant..…
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Boringdon Hall Hotel
17th October 2017Before reading this review you may wish to sit back, put your feet up and adjust your belt by a notch or two – because this post concerns a seven course autumnal tasting menu, accompanying wines and a few extra nibbles on top… As you make your way up the…
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Boringdon Hall Savoury Afternoon Tea
11th September 2017You may have seen Boringdon Hall on our List of the Best Gourmet Hotels in Devon. Well, we love what they’ve been doing with the quintessential British afternoon tea and we thought we’d share one of their latest offerings… Last month Boringdon Hall’s afternoon tea was all about Alice in…
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The Pig Hotel in Photos
4th September 2017Review by Gaby *Ok, so this write up is long overdue. Not only did we visit The Pig at Combe and take these photos a few months ago, but we’ve actually been back time and again since then. So apologies for my delay in getting it online! The Pig Hotel is…
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The Best Gourmet Breaks in Devon
25th August 2017If you’re planning on visiting Devon anytime soon you may want to read our guide to The Best Gourmet Breaks in Devon: Salcombe Harbour Hotel, Salcombe Where: Overlooking the turquoise waters of Salcombe Harbour, this luxury hotel is located in one of the most picturesque Devon settings. Why we love…
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Hotel Du Vin Exeter: An Evening of Wines
18th July 2017Last week we were invited to Exeter’s Hotel Du Vin for an evening showcasing their speciality wines and fine dining. Taking place in one of their stylish function rooms, the evening was a relaxed affair and we dined with fellow bloggers The Slimming Foodie and Not Just Phoebe, as well as…
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Salcombe Harbour Hotel
10th June 2017Review by Collette Having frequently visited the charming town of Salcombe for over 30 years, we always looked to The Salcombe Harbour Hotel as a place we must stay one day. The promise of it’s fabulous estuary facing rooms and its reputed dining have long tempted us; so you can…