At Handpicked in Devon all of those featured are special and within this area we will regularly highlight some of these as well as bringing new ones to your attention.

Salcombe Harbour Hotel joins Handpicked in Devon
The famous Marine Hotel in Salcombe has reopened as The salcombe Harbour Hotel under the new management of Harbour Hotels - a collection of fine hotels in outstanding waterside locations. This South Devon Hotel with wonderful views of Salcombe harbour can be found easily by clicking here

xxxxx Latest News xxxxx
.Don't just take our word for it that the cottages and setting at West Charleton range are fantastic. Visit Britain have just been to inspect The Grange and given them a Gold Award, which puts these cottages in the top 7% of the coveted 5 star category for self catering properties. That's what we called Handpicked!
... For more information click here

Luxury Hotel in North Devon

The Old Rectory Hotel. - Exmoor North Devon
Originally the Georgian Rectory to the 11th century church in the Exmoor hamlet of Martinhoe, the house is today a friendly, relaxed and civilised country house retreat where tranquillity, good food & wine and great hospitality are the order of the day... more

Dartmoor Special Hotels

Romantic Break in a wonderful Dartmoor Hotel
Just imagine your romantic weekend or a luxury retreat for fishing or shooting. A pampering weekend getaway. Think of yourself relaxing for a few days in the spectacular setting of Dartmoor.... more

Lydgate House Dartmoor a perfect place to stay
Set in its own 36 acres of heaven in the very heart of Dartmoor National Park, Lydgate House, built in the 1800s, is a small and unique country house hotel with spectacular views across Dartmoor moorland and river valley... more

Exmouth Restaurant Devon

Les Saveurs at The Seafood Restaurant
Not only was the food superb, the wine balanced and the service immaculate but the price was also quite modest.... more

Devon Quality Pubs & Inns Serving Great Food

The Stag Inn - Excellent Mid Devon Pub/Inn
Under the management of Sophie, a local lady, and Matt, who hails from Australia and worked as a chef for Gordon Ramsey in London, the Stag is thriving with food and drink of excellent quality... more

Devon Luxury Hotels & Award Winning Places to Stay

Looking for luxury?
Look no further we have handpicked a small selection of the very best Devon hotels from across the county. Not just the household names but several little gems you may not have stayed at yet.... more

Devon Boutique Hotels
We have selected a handful of beautiful Boutique Hotels for you to choose from throughout Devon. The ideal selection for a romantic break or a relaxing stay in Devon... more

Fine Dining Restaurants in Devon
Some times only the best will do and you may be looking for a high quality restaurant in Devon to celebrate a special occasion or just to dine after a fabulous holiday. We are delighted to showcase an informed selection of the very best restaurants in Devon... more

Devon Seafood & Fish Restaurants
With its location it is not surprising to find that Devon has some very high quality fish and seafood restaurants, Local Crab and handline caught Bass are often available as well as a host of other delicacies expertly cooked by some of Devon's top restaurant chef's... more

Gastropubs in Devon are simply great pubs that concentrate on offering great food We hope you enjoy our selection of Devon Gastropubs.... more

Award Winning restaurants in Devon
Many of our visitors chose some of Devon's award winning restaurants as their favourites with Michelin star holders including The Masons Arms, the New Angel and The Elephant as well as the superp 2 star Gidleigh Park, dining out in Devon has never been so good... more

Devon Restaurants using local ingredients
Passionately proud about Devon, local, seasonal and fresh produce are the order of the day. The seasonal produce used in many Devon restaurant menus will often only be sourced from very local suppliers this insures that these restaurants where ever possible are only using the freshest seasonal ingredients which is good for us and even better for the environment... more

The Old Bakery in Kingsbridge, South Devon
Passionate about food The Old Bakery is in our visitors opinions one of the very best restaurants in South Devon. Everything is prepared fresh each day using the finest ingredients this Kingsbridge restaurant is gaining a great reputation..... more

Two Great Restaurants in one Strete (that's Strete Nr Dartmouth by the way)
Most of us are happy to have one great restaurant near where we live or when we are on holiday. locals and visitors to Strete, Nr Dartmouth are spoilt for choice with two fine chefs preparing great food a scallops throw from each other. With the Kings Arms and The Laughing Monk you will be delighted with either selection.... more

Two Handpicked Restaurants in Exeter
Firstly. a hidden gem in the heart of Exeter's Southernhay area, a stone's throw from both Cathedral Yard and Princesshay, Rendezvous Wine Bar boasts interesting wines from around the world and delicious lunch and evening menus. You may also like to try No 21 Cathedral Yard in the heart of Exeter offering the very best of local ingredients, great flavours and creative cuisine..... more

Great Devon Days out Things to do in Devon
Of course for many relaxing on a glorious Devon beach is all that is required for a great Devon holiday but for others who want more from their break there is plenty to keep all ages occupied when visiting Devon. Sporting days out, diving, fishing, ballooning, for the adventurous or maybe a historic castle or delightful gardens to visit?. Theme parks and fun days out for the whole family in Devon.... more

Why not stay in a delightful Devon Pub or Inn
More and more people are looking to stay in some of Devon's pubs & Inns. Charming places, some hundreds of years old offering superb modern accommodation and food..... more

When visiting Buckland Abbey (opposite)
Make sure you drop in to a wonderful Handpicked Inn that we have found for lunch, dinner or even a stopover. The wonderfully named The Who'd Have Thought It Inn is all that you could hope for in a fine old Devon Inn..... more

Country House Hotel near Bideford in North Devon?
Look no further than Yeoldon House Hotel (opposite). Beautifully situated on the banks of the River Torridge, Yeoldon House Hotel boasts glorious North Devon views, fine accommodation and excellent food. Yeoldon House is a great choice for your North Devon holiday destination..... more

Luxury Hotel Near Tiverton Mid Devon
The Hartnoll Hotel is nestled on the edge of the Exmoor National Park, in the delightful Exe Valley in Devon. This luxury hotel stunning decor, sumptuous fabrics..... more

Chloes's, Restaurant in the heart of Plymouth
Designed for the discerning diner Chloe's dishes are prepared from the finest fresh locally sourced ingredients by chef patron Didier Franchet..... more

Devon Luxury Wedding Venues
Many people leave Devon in their early years for university or to make their fortune, most come back at some point especially to be married in Devon. We have showcased a handful of wonderful Devon Wedding venues for you to choose from..... more

Exclusive Shops in Devon
Intentionally our smallest category we have simply chosen a handful of unique and interesting Devon shops to showcase. If your favourite shop is missing simply let us know and we will pay them a visit...... more

Self Catering Cottage Holidays in Devon
Over the last few years the visitor to Devon has seen the choice of self catering accommodation rise to greater numbers than ever before. This is of course mostly good but it also means that the casual browser is met with a torrent of potential self catering properties in Devon with standards sometimes varying dramatically. At Handpicked in Devon we have literally handpicked a small number of extremely good companies and cottage owners to feature within our pages.

With a history of providing the Devon viistor with a very high quality product these chosen few we feel offer a good range for our visitors to browse and make an informed decision from. We hope you find exactly the self catering accommodation in Devon that you are looking for..... more

Farm Cottage & Devon Family Holidays
With the speed of life in the city what could be better than going back to nature and enjoying your holiday in traditional self catering farm cottages. We have featured a handful of lovely farm cottages from various delightful parts of Devon. You maybe going back to nature but not back in time as many of these holiday properties are equipped with "state of the art" technology and mod cons throughout. With a Devon farm holiday the children can run safe and free with plenty to occupy themselves leaving you time to rest and relax..... more

The Widest Choice of Self Catering Cottages & Holiday Homes in Devon Of course some of the largest holiday home and cottage providers are Cottage Agencies who provide a full holiday service. Located throughout the whole of Devon these agencies have great experience in finding guests exactly the right holiday and property for you. If you are booking your holiday late the cottage agencies may often have available property to rent when others do not. Most cottage agencies have great, easy to use websites and online booking is most often available. To find a selection of established Devon Cottages Agencies click on the following link...... more

Quality Wedding Venues Near Plymouth Devon
One of the finest wedding venues we found in Devon on our travels with Handpicked in Devon was Langdon Court. This stylish historic country house hotel near Plymouth is perfect for weddings and business events with luxury accommodation and restaurant...... more

Perfect Wedding Venue - Boringdon Hall Hotel
Steeped in history and set in a fantastic location just minutes away from Cadover Bridge and the surrounding moorland areas, Boringdon Hall is a beautiful example of an Elizabethan Manor House. At the Boringdon Hall Hotel we are famous for our weddings. This unique 16th century manor house is quite simply the perfect wedding venue...... more

James Duckett at The Old Custom House
located in an historic building on the Strand, overlooking the River Taw in Barnstaple James is a chef of considerable talent and experience in the kitchens of Michelin starred restaurants in the UK and internationally. He serves modern European, French and British cuisine using finest local produce. When you next visit North Devon make a special visit, we think you will be glad that you did.... more

Dartmoor & Exmoor A Walkers Paradise
The Two Moors Way links the National Parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor. The Two Moors Way starts at the foot of Dartmoor at Ivybridge on the southern edge of Dartmoor and stretches north to at Lynmouth on Exmoor's North Devon coast.

The Handpicked team met one hiker spending the whole week walking from North to South when we were completing a charity walk in the opposite direction in 2009. The Two Moors Way is a walk of stunning contrasts. The southern part of the trail over the wild heather uplands of Dartmoor passes jagged granite tors, crosses and clapper bridges. As well as crossing the high moors the trail wanders through the wooded valleys of the moorland fringes past some wonderful Devon villages such as Chagford. Between the moors there is classic Devon farmland of mid-Devon. To the north the route crosses Exmoor through a landscape of steep-sided river valleys, rounded grassy hills and ancient oak woodlands.

Family Holidays in Devon
Devon is the number one county in the UK for wonderful walking, sailing and water sports, fantastic pubs, cream teas and plenty of individual shops in quaint streets to explore, come and enjoy the fresh air and the stunning scenery. There is something for everybody in Devon.... more

Luxury Country House Hotel near Honiton, East Devon
Combe House Devon is a real favourite of the Handpicked in Devon team. This exquisite Elizabethan Manor House is situated in 400 acres of parkland in East Devon. Just a short drive from the Cathedral city of Exeter. Beautiful Arabian horses and pheasants roam freely as you approach Combe House along a mile of winding drive. We were given a tour of all of the fifteen luxury bedrooms each with its own individual charm and stylish furnishings. Many of these delightful spacious rooms offer stunning view of the across the meadows and Devon countryside.

For fine dining in Devon look no further than Restaurant at Combe. Its reputation for fine food and wine makes it a real favourite with Devon locals visitors alike. Close to World Heritage coastline, the open spaces of Dartmoor and the Cathedral City of Exeter Combe House has been awarded. The Country Hotel of the Year, Good Hotel Guide 2007. Worldwide Top 100 Hotel 2008 - Sunday Times Travel Magazine.... more.

Devon Luxury Produce, Products & Services
Sharing a passion for fish sourced from local day boats with marine conservation in mind. We are a specialist Delicatessen based in the Devon town of Ashburton.
Fantastic fish
Outstanding olives
Delicious deli
Classy cookware
Inspired cooked fish dishes to take home.... more.