Time to recalibrate...

As the Earl and Countess of Devon prepare for some extended family time to recharge their batteries Stateside, SHARON GOBLE meets them to talk Megxit, Mayflower 400 and all things Powderham

Inspired by Mayflower

The 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower is inspiring a lot of creative projects, discovers SU CARROLL

Town of treasures

CATHERINE COURTENAY rediscovers a rich history and encounters more modern treasures in the town where she grew up

Exaltation ascending

James Chubb is a naturalist, writer and broadcaster currently working as a Nature Reserves Manager for East Devon

Towering achievements

SARAH KERR, author of The British Lighthouse Trail: A Regional Guide, takes us on a journey around Devon’s most magnificent maritime landmarks

Ancient ways and aviation

An East Devon walk where SIMONE STANBROOK-BYRNE finds history and the modern day rubbing shoulders

PEOPLE-POWERED PINTS

Launched through a crowdfunding campaign, a seaside town’s microbrewery is proudly serving top quality beer to the locals, as CATHERINE COURTENAY discovers

Doing their bit

Enjoy a day out and do your bit for the planet. CHRISSY HARRIS finds out how Devon’s attractions are pulling together to reduce plastic waste

A look into THE BOX

Plymouth’s magnificent new museum opens this spring. SU CARROLL looks inside The Box…

A Warm Welcome Awaits...

The PIG-at Combe, Devon’s glorious restaurant with rooms puts informality for guests at the top of its priorities, says Emma Cripwell

Tempting Totnes is too good to miss

Totnes was recently named as a top UK destination for a winter break. CHRISSY HARRIS finds out what the South Devon town has to offer the unseasonal visitor

Star spangled celebrations

NATALIE MILLAR-PARTRIDGE visits New England for Devon Life to discover how Americans plan to mark the Mayflower’s role in their country’s formation

Queen of the kitchen

SUE CADE talks to a female chef with her roots firmly in the Devon food scene

Picking up the pieces

Too often dismissed as merely decorative, the art of mosaic takes centre stage at an exhibition this month featuring the region’s best practitioners

LIVING WITH HISTORY

Listed properties are full of historic and period charm, but what do you really need to know when buying one?

In the mood for love

Most of us are romantic at heart, and with Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s a great chance to make someone feel really special.

Here to help

A love of Devon and the sea lured this dynamic couple to swap the South East for the South West, relocating and starting their own business. KATE WILLIAMS learns how they are managing to live the dream

Fresh thinking

We all want to do our bit for the planet but sometimes it feels a bit overwhelming. In her new series for 2020, KATE HASKELL talks to people and businesses doing their best to make it easier to live The Green Life. This month - The Eco Laundry

DISCOVERING Bovey Tracey

As winter starts to recede and days get a little longer, there’s a new eagerness to get outside. EMMA PEARCY took time out to visit Bovey Tracey

Where ideas come to life

SU CARROLL visits a Plymouth organisation which is helping to put the heart back into this big city

The edge of Devon

East Devon’s unique coastline is beautiful but needs looking after. CHRISSY HARRIS looks at the work that goes into making sure we can all enjoy these stunning cliffs

Our Place of Sanctuary

Sanctuary House is going to look after its owners – they’ve made sure of that. CHRISSY HARRIS visits a highly personalised and quite spectacular riverside home

Securing her place in history

One of Devon’s most famous political names has finally been honoured with a statue in the city she represented with distinction. MARTIN HESP was there to witness the celebrations

PLAYING WITH FIRE

Modern art comes in all mediums – and blacksmith Bex Simon is creating joyous work in her North Devon studio

Never too late

Here’s our guide to some of the more exciting ways to spend your retirement

A pleasure to be of service

He says he was born to look after people and Joan Rivers agreed. CATHERINE COURTENAY meets Dan the British Butler

All that glitters

Precious and semi-precious gemstones have been synonymous with ultimate luxury throughout the ages. Here are the treasures in the antiques market today

Up at the villa

Arts and Crafts-style holiday apartments high above Lynmouth Bay on North Devon’s Exmoor coast have a romantic origin, as PHILIP DALLING discovers.

Three-part harmony

Close harmonies come naturally to Devon trio, Wildwood Kin. SU CARROLL met the down-to-earth songbirds…

Teign and Templer

Not far from the bustle of Newton Abbot SIMONE STANBROOKBYRNE discovers some easy rural walking with royal connections