Anna, 7th Duchess of Bedford, is reputed to have created afternoon tea in the early 1800s. She decided to have something to eat at around four or five in the afternoon to ward off the hunger pangs between lunch and dinner. She chose bread and butter, pastries and cakes with a cup of tea....

We’re encouraging people who stay in our luxury self-catering accommodation to try vegetables grown in the area, Devon eggs and meat from beef cattle, sheep and pigs reared in the county....

We love to support North Devon’s producers, farmers and growers whenever we can and, as all our properties are self-catering, if you come to stay with us it’s always good to know where to go for local produce....

We’re inviting keen birdwatchers and wildlife fans to the area this summer and through into the autumn and winter. This part of Devon is a great place to spot all sorts of wildlife, especially birds....