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The West Country Edit

Exceptional places to stay, from beautiful holiday homes and boutique hotels to country retreats and coastal hideaways.

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Boutique Hotels

Country house hotels, clifftop retreats and stylish boutique stays across the West Country.

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In the Spotlight

The places, people and experiences shaping the West Country right now.

Eat & Drink

Restaurants Worth a Detour

Michelin-starred dining, harbour-fresh seafood and farm-to-table favourites across the West Country.

River Cottage Cookery SchoolCookery School & Food Experiences
Axminster, Devon

River Cottage Cookery School

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's headquarters on the Devon–Dorset border — a working organic farm and cookery school running hands-on courses, chef demonstrations and food experiences. Learn sourdough and pasta making, game prep, outdoor cookery and more, with produce grown and reared on the farm.

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The SeahorseSeafood
Dartmouth

The Seahorse

A spectacular, multi-award-winning seafood restaurant located right on the River Dart estuary.

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Paul Ainsworth at No.6Fine Dining
Padstow

Paul Ainsworth at No.6

A Michelin-starred fine dining eatery showcasing the absolute best of Cornish ingredients.

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HolmModern British
Over Stratton

Holm

An acclaimed modern British restaurant featuring hyper-local produce, a stunning garden terrace, and a seasonal tasting menu.

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New Farm RestaurantBritish
Over Stratton

New Farm Restaurant

A family-run, welcoming restaurant known for locally sourced West Country meats and seasonal dishes.

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The Barrington BoarModern British
Barrington

The Barrington Boar

Located just over 2 miles away, this beautifully refurbished pub offers elevated modern British food in a cosy, rustic setting.

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The Pig near BathModern British
Pensford

The Pig near Bath

Famous for its '25-mile menu,' serving fresh, homegrown, and locally sourced food in an elegant country house setting.

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Only Farmers — farm days out and stays

By farmers, for farmers

Only Farmers

Farm stays, animal meets, workshops and events on real British farms — booked directly with the farmer. Every visit supports farming.

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Glastonbury Festival 2027

What's On · Festival

Glastonbury returns in 2027

23 – 27 June 2027 Worthy Farm, Somerset

After a fallow year, the world's most legendary festival is back — and the rumours are already building. Expectations have never been higher.

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Regions

Four counties,
one soul

Devon

Devon

Coast, countryside & lifestyle

Cornwall

Cornwall

Beaches, creativity & adventure

Somerset

Somerset

Countryside, culture & community

Dorset

Dorset

Coast, heritage & tranquillity

Property

On the Market

A handpicked selection of exceptional homes for sale across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset.

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Latest Stories

News, inspiration and stories from across the West Country.

What's New in Somerset & Dorset? Places to Eat, Stay & Discover in 2026

Journal

What's New in Somerset & Dorset? Places to Eat, Stay & Discover in 2026

New restaurants, vineyard experiences, countryside retreats and places worth making a detour for – there's plenty happening across Somerset and Dorset in 2026. Here's what's on our West Country Escapes radar.

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Clarkson's Farm Star Lisa Hogan Launches 'Only Farmers' – and It Could Be Made for the West Country

Travel

Clarkson's Farm Star Lisa Hogan Launches 'Only Farmers' – and It Could Be Made for the West Country

From farm stays and vineyard tours to lambing days, workshops and rural experiences, a new platform launched by Clarkson's Farm star Lisa Hogan and her son Wolfe Bentinck is helping people discover a side of British farming they might never otherwise see. And for the West Country, the idea feels particularly relevant.

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Who could headline Glastonbury 2027? The rumours are already building

Travel

Who could headline Glastonbury 2027? The rumours are already building

With Glastonbury taking a fallow year in 2026, speculation about its 2027 return has gathered momentum — and some very big names are already being linked with Worthy Farm.

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Why Devon? Holiday, Buy a Property, Move and Work in Devon

Travel

Why Devon? Holiday, Buy a Property, Move and Work in Devon

Discover why Devon is a wonderful place to holiday, buy property, live and work. Explore beaches, Dartmoor, towns, villages, property, jobs and the Devon lifestyle.

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Why Somerset? Holiday, Buy a Property, Move and Work in Somerset

Travel

Why Somerset? Holiday, Buy a Property, Move and Work in Somerset

Discover why Somerset is a wonderful place to holiday, buy property, live and work. Explore Exmoor, historic towns, countryside, property, jobs and the Somerset lifestyle.

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Discover the West Country

Discover the West Country with West Country Escapes

West Country Escapes is your guide to staying, exploring and living in Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall. Discover beautiful holiday rentals and hotels, property for sale, places to eat, things to do, local events and hidden gems across the West Country — from the Cornish coast to the Somerset Levels, the beaches of Dorset and the moors of Devon.