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Table setting in the Brasserie at the Carlton Hotel, Ilfracombe

The Carlton Hotel, Ilfracombe

The Cooper clan enjoyed a restful, restorative night away at this welcoming, food-focused hotel

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Coconut Prawns. Venus Café

Venus at Broadsands

Chrissy Harris visits this popular beach café and finds holiday flavours abound, despite inclement weather!

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Pigs Nose Inn, East Prawle

The Pigs Nose Inn, East Prawle

Sue Stoneman trots off down to the most southerly pub in Devon to sample its delights

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A dish served on the evening menu at Home Farm Café, Parke, Bovey Tracey

Home Farm Café, Parke, Bovey Tracey

Chrissy Harris samples the exciting evening menu at Home Farm Café

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Open beef sandwich. Served at Venus in Teignmouth

Venus at Teignmouth

Jennie Cooper and family enjoy a taste of summer at Teignmouth’s newest beach café

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Tapas, Flamenca in Exeter

Flamenca, Exeter

Belinda Dillon and guest were warmly invited to an evening of authentic, top-quality Spanish tapas, music and flamenco. Verdict: Viva Flamenca!

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Northgate House Hotel at Buckfast Abbey. Table set for two with food and wine

Northgate House Hotel, Buckfast Abbey

The food and ambience during Chrissy Harris’s visit to the Northgate House Hotel served as a real tonic

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Fish dish served at the Bucket and Spade

The Bucket & Spade, Shaldon

Come for the sea views, stay for the exceptional finishing touches

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Breakfast at The Bridge at Mount Batten

The Bridge at Mount Batten, Plymouth

Chrissy Harris and children revisit this area and enjoy a range of dishes from the breakfast menu

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Scallops Horn of Plenty

The Horn of Plenty, Tavistock

Sue Stoneman escapes to the moors for an evening of fine dining at one of Devon’s most luxurious hotels

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Gather Totnes

Gather, Totnes

Chrissy Harris is spoilt with high-end, picture-perfect local produce during her visit to this relaxed, friendly restaurant

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Rockfish, Torquay. Set Table

Rockfish, Torquay

Chrissy Harris revisits her old favourite and finds, to her delight, a more grown-up version of Rockfish

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A dessert served at The Bedford Hotel in Tavistock

The Bedford Hotel

Rosalind Waterfield enjoys interesting flavours and expertly cooked dishes at this historic hotel in Tavistock

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The Two Bridges Hotel. Food

Two Bridges Hotel, Dartmoor

Sue Stoneman visits the Tors Restaurant and enjoys top-notch dining

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Johnny Varah, chef chef at the Cridford Inn with local produce used in his menu

The Cridford Inn

Seasonal and local produce is a priority on Head Chef Johnny Varah’s menu at The Cridford Inn, Trusham. Sue Stoneman savours the new menu.

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A dish served at Lewtrenchard Manor

Lewtrenchard Manor

Sue Stoneman heads to the moors and enjoys local dishes at Lewtrenchard Manor

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A dish served at the Cridford Inn. Part of its Asian Lunch Menu

The Cridford Inn. Asian Lunch Menu

Chrissy Harris is impressed by the modern Asian lunch menu served at this traditional inn

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Food served at the Grand Hotel in Torquay

The Grand Hotel, Torquay

Chrissy Harris discovers delicious dining on her doorstep

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