Glazebrook House Hotel in Devon has been chosen as Hotel of the Year in the Sawday’s British Hotel awards. Tom Bell, Special Places to Stay: British Hotels & Inns editor says: “So many large hotels are anonymous spaces where you are known only by your room number and left to fend for yourself. Small hotels are the polar opposite: warm, intimate places that aren't ruled by a set of corporate instructions.
He said of Glazebrook House “It’s hard to think of another small hotel in Britain that packs such an intoxicating punch.”
Filmmakers, adventurers, thrill seekers and silver screen starlets are invited to take part in Exeter’s 11th annual 48 Hour Film Challenge to write, shoot and edit a 3 minute film in just 48 hours.
This year’s best films will be shown on the big screen at Exeter Phoenix during a special screening at the annual Two Short Nights Film Festival (30 Nov – 2 Dec).
The unusual format of the 48Hour Film Challenge creates an opportunity for creative discovery. With a common theme, last year’s teams produced a diverse collection of films with titles like For a Few Likes More, Love...
If you’re tired of the British weather and your job search is getting you down, spending a year or two working in a foreign country could be the best antidote. Not only will this experience enrich you as a human being, but it will also broaden your employment prospects in the long term.
The benefits of working overseas are plentiful. Learning a new language, exploring other cultures and meeting new people are just a few. However, it’s not as easy as jetting off and hoping for the best, and many people struggle to find jobs despite having lived in their new countries for months....
EXETER health and wellbeing charity the CITY Community Trust is standing by its values and has 30 runners training for the Great West Run – the largest team from one single organisation to take part in this year’s race.
And the charity is supporting two other causes – Exeter Sports Fund and Children’s Hospice South West.
The CITY Community Trust (CCT), which works in partnership with Exeter City Football Club, delivers health, education, wellbeing and physical activity programmes to more than 45,000 members of the community every year.
Are you an experienced amateur wildlife photographer who would jump at the chance to photograph Exe Estuary wildlife from the vantage point of a stationary boat? We are running a special cruise to allow for those 'once in a lifetime' shots.
Your RSPB on-board wildlife guide, Jo King, will point out species such as black-tailed godwits, dunlins, golden plovers – and of course – avocets; liaising with the skipper to stop the boat for fantastic photo opportunities.
This is a great opportunity to get up close with some stunning wildlife! Booking essential.
Despite that the majority of young people are priced out of the housing market, rental costs are at an all-time high. Due to the increased demand for housing, it’s not surprising that those on lower incomes tend to lose out to higher bidders. Sufficed to say, living in rented accommodation is no easy option.
The good news is, there are things you can do to cut the cost of rented living, as long as you are organised. Moving into a rented property doesn’t have to be a huge drain on your bank balance. Here are five ways to save money when you’re looking for a flat.
Following Lympstone Manor’s opening in April, Michael Caines MBE is pleased to announce that his country house hotel has been awarded a coveted Michelin Star, published in The Michelin Guide 2018 to Great Britain & Ireland.
The guide is the most revered restaurant guide amongst chefs, restaurant critics and guests alike.
Speaking of the accolade, Michael said: “It’s such an incredible achievement for myself and the team to be awarded the Michelin Star. The hotel and restaurant have been open for only six months, so to have achieved this within such a short time is an...
Your guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (6-8 October):
THEATRE
A Night of Dirty Dancing Friday, 7.30pm, Exmouth Pavilion Relive the passion, the romance and joy of the cult Classic and celebrate the music of one of the greatest movie soundtracks of all time. A Night of Dirty Dancing: The Ultimate Tribute Show will have you dancing dirty in the aisles! Tickets £19.50 flat, £21.50 raised from the Box Office on 01395 222 477 or online www.ledleisure.co.uk/exmouth-pavilion
Wait Until Dark Friday & Saturday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter Set amidst...
This year’s South West Chef of the Year competition continues to pick up the pace with the announcement of its 2017 finalists following closely-contested semi-finals on Saturday.
Now in its 14th year, South West Chef of the Year champions the very best of the region’s professional chefs and junior and home cooks as well as its exceptional produce for which the peninsular has gained a worldwide reputation.
Places in the competition are much coveted with chefs and culinary enthusiasts from 11 years up entering for their chance to cook for the panel of highly regarded regional...
For the second year in a row, Exeter Business Improvements District (BID) will hold the city’s Christmas lights switch on event with a huge party for all the family to enjoy scheduled to take place in Princesshay Square on Thursday 16 November.
As well as live music from local musicians, the evening will mark the official switching on of Exeter’s city-wide festive illuminations and kick off the first of six Thursdays leading up to Christmas, when shops will stay open until late.
City residents and visitors can enjoy the celebrations from 4pm on the Thursday when local...
