Area Guides
Explore the West Country
From Cornwall's surf beaches to Dorset's Jurassic Coast — in-depth guides to living, property, schools and things to do across all four counties.
Cornwall
Beaches, surfing, second homes and coastal living
Devon
Two coastlines, two national parks, endless adventure
Somerset
Rolling countryside, great schools and The Good Life
Dorset
Jurassic Coast, timeless villages and coastal charm
From the 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
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
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
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
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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Why Dorset? Holiday, Buy a Property, Move and Work in Dorset
Discover why Dorset is a wonderful place to holiday, buy property, live and work. Explore the Jurassic Coast, beaches, towns, countryside, property, jobs and Dorset lifestyle.
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