Historic Sidbury home with garden lodge

A handsome and unique detached home with a thatched lodge in extensive, beautifully designed gardens is being showcased by Roger Hemming Estate Agents, the Experts in Property in Honiton, at a guide price of £1,375,000.

Rose Hill House sits in an elevated spot in the heart of Sidbury, the ever-popular East Devon village just a couple of miles inland from the coastal town of Sidmouth and around 15 miles from Exeter and all its facilities, including mainline railway stations and motorway links. On the River Sid, the village has a great community spirit as well as a pub, primary...

UK’s first Passivhaus Extra Care Scheme opens in Exeter

The UK’s first super energy-efficient Extra Care scheme has opened in Exeter, with a number of residents already settling in to the state-of-the-art facility.

Edwards Court is a 53-flat (one and two bedrooms) scheme built by Exeter City Council, working closely with Devon County Council and Radis Community Care. The scheme combines accommodation with care and support services for people aged 55 and over.

The building is named after former City Council Leader Pete Edwards. The scheme includes communal facilities and services, such as a lounge, dining area and garden, well...

3 Ways Garden Sheds Improve Your Daily Life

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 10/21/2022 - 8:12am

Setting aside time and resources to improve your garden can result in a range of creative projects. Most of the time, homeowners tackle gardening projects, whether replanting garden beds or creating a tiered garden. Others might instead fit in a miniature playground for children, a hot tub for relaxation, or even a firepit for hosting gatherings.

But there’s another option for homeowners who want to transform their gardens. More and more UK residents are turning to garden sheds in order to diversify the quality and functionality of their gardens. No matter what your goals are,...

Girls trip in Barcelona: How to have the best time of your life

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 10/21/2022 - 7:35am

Barcelona is the perfect spot to spend a weekend away with your best friends.

It is a must-visit destination for any female group looking for shopping, R&R, and nightlife fun to complement their adventure. Going on a girls' weekend in Barcelona is a fantastic idea!

Getting away to this magical place revives you and fills your mind with tales to tell.

A day at the beach as a vacation

Barcelona’s most popular beach, Barceloneta Beach, offers visitors the opportunity to take a break from sightseeing. Its enticing sands and lively atmosphere make it a popular...

What to organise when moving house

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 10/21/2022 - 6:51am

Get organised before moving house and the experience will be so much smoother. Everything has its place ­– from smart packing to admin. But it’s important to get things in order. The complexities of moving house are on the radar for many of us. As of April 2022, approximately 367,000 households in the UK wanted to move to another home .

Finances

With so much to consider, it’s no wonder finances are one of the biggest stresses when moving house. The process forces you to evaluate what you can and can’t afford. So, it’s important to gather and file all your relevant...

The Lodge Exeter receives Platinum care award

The Lodge, part of the Elizabeth Finn portfolio of UK care homes, has recently received Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Reaccreditation Platinum status.

The GSF Award, which recognises health and social care providers delivering quality care in the final year of life, was presented at the Gold Standards Framework Conference and Awards ceremony on October 7th in London.

The GSF Centre provides expert training which once completed and embedded into practice, means homes can apply for Accreditation which lasts for three years. At the end of the three years, organisations...

Lympstone Manor opens the Pool House Restaurant & Bar to non-members

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/20/2022 - 10:56pm

This October welcomes the arrival of a brand new winter dining offer at Michael Caines’ renowned country house hotel, Lympstone Manor.

Available only in the Pool House, non-members and non-resident guests will be able to enjoy a two or three-course lunch overlooking the 11-acre vineyard and the hotel’s outdoor pool with views of the Exe Estuary beyond.

Since opening earlier this year, this is the first time local guests will be able to experience the relaxed ambience of the Pool House with the menu available from Wednesday to Sunday until March 2023.

The new set...

Blooming brilliant news – InExeter receives Gold in South West in Bloom

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 10/20/2022 - 10:38pm

InExeter are extremely proud to announce that they have achieved a Gold in the South West in Bloom Awards. South West in Bloom is one of eighteen regional/national competitions that make up Britain in Bloom, the biggest horticultural campaign in Europe.

The aim of the communities that take part each year is to improve and regenerate their local environment, through the imaginative planting of trees, shrubs, flowers and landscaping, conservation and recycling projects, and to sweep away the eyesores that blight our streets, such as litter, graffiti and vandalism. On awarding the...

5 Employee benefits to motivate your staff

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 10/20/2022 - 10:05pm

The benefits that are offered to the employees say a lot about the business. There is a difference between having high-value benefits and merely naming something that your staff is already entitled to as benefits (such as holiday and sick pay). However, when done right, the benefits can have significant effects on the overall happiness and motivation of your team as well as be a great way to attract some new talent during the recruitment process, making you stand out as a desirable workplace. Here are 5 benefits that are often believed to be the most valued by employees.

Private...

What Style of Glasses Suits Your Face Shape? A Definitive Guide

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 10/20/2022 - 9:27pm

Have you ever uttered the words ‘glasses just don’t suit me’? If so, you’re in the right place. The likelihood is that you just haven’t found the right frames to complement your face shape. So, here we have put together a general guide for you to follow, highlighting what kind of glasses match which face shapes. Whether you’re trying to find your perfect everyday spectacles or holiday sunglasses, read on for more.

Round Glasses: Square Face Shape

Square face shapes are typically more chiselled, with distinctive jawlines, natural contouring and sharp features. People with...

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