[3.5 Stars] Stayed…read moreat this cute hotel tucked away in the corners of Tavi in early February. The rooms are extremely cute and charmingly appointed in antique finishes, fine soaps, novels, robes and slippers, a box of teas and shortbread cookies (packaged, not fresh), and a bottle of water from their true roman well. The staff greet you warmly at the door and seem to remember you like an old friend. The downstairs looks like an old tavern with plush arm chairs and couches. The hotel has a great restaurant for dinner with Michelin like entrees. (Will try to post photos of my meal later). The breakfast offerings were a little sparse, but pleasant. They always had a table with my room number waiting for me. The service was very doting, but inconsistent unfortunately. When I had asked about travel information for the area, they sat me in a huge antique chair and brought me a huge basket of travel books and old pamphlets. They even pulled books from their downstairs shelves and insisted I keep them during my stay. The night manager (or owner), offered to have horse riding reservations made for me at ranches they had relationships with and have me driven anywhere I wanted to go in the area. He told me to just talk to the staff in the morning, but when morning rolled around, the staff didn't seem to be in on all the promises nor did they know anything about nearby stables. Was fine. They helped make other calls for me and get me pricing, but a little odd. The day staff was definitely not as helpful nor knowledgable. There was a slight musty smell in my room. When I asked if all the rooms were like that, I was really impressed with their response. They moved my things immediately to a much larger much nicer room. The next room unfortunately was a bit musty too, but enjoyed the upgrade enough, that it didn't really matter. They have wi-fi at a cost. It unfortunately seemed a little spotty. Had to ask them to bounce their router a couple times, but they always accommodated as quickly as they could. Not perfect, but enjoyable enough. Would definitely consider staying here again.

This is a very nice hotel in the centre of Tavistock. I've only been in for a drink and to look at…read morethe menu (we decided it was too pricey and went to the curry house across the road instead), but that limited experience was very nice. A very relaxed, quality feeling full of anticipation of being completely spoilt! The menu looked delightful but was about £30 a head as I recall which is, I think, quite expensive for a non-special occasion. Highly regarded by several people who's opinion I would trust and on the list for the next special occasion. The chefs often win prizes in national competitions and the accommodation is, I believe, very stylish although I don;t have first hand experience of it.

I love this shop not because now I work there but because there are so many choice for gifts !…read moreActually it's for Christmas you can find a lot of thing so much fun and nice. People who work there it's really nice and love their job . So you must go there. You should be happy to find so much gifts for your friends or family !!

While not the cheapest option for picking up a greetings card, Paperchase is worth a visit. The…read morecards, whilst predominantely mass produced still have an air of individuality about them - something which is sorely lacking from competitors such as Clinton Cards. I'd still much rather use independant card retaillers who stock a wide variety of handmade cards, but as these are few and far between Paperchase makes for a good substitute and is leaps and bounds ahead of its low-rent competitors.

Absolutely wonderful experience to celebrate our son's graduation from Exeter. The tasting menu is…read moreexpensive but worth every penny as the seafood is sourced locally, delivered daily and magicked into divine, sublime dishes. Add to that mix the excellent service made the entire evening both entertaining and educational. Incredible knowledge of each wines provenance and creation, chosen in person from the small vineyards he has visited and sourced himself. Elevated the food to absolute perfection. Wonderful chef, supported by an incredibly talented team with fascinating knowledge of both food and wine.

Newly opened and completely revamped. Chef Tom Williams…read moreformerly worked at Gidleigh Park a reniwned 2 Michelin star restaurant and the Abode another Michael Caines establishment before starting the Salutation Inn in Topsham England. The luncheon menu offers an affordable and elegant opportunity to sample some of the finest food in the region. We each had a different dish and all the food was outstanding. We would love to return and stay overnight and sample one of the tasting menus. 9.5 out of 10 Excellent

Where do I start. I booked this hotel for my partners birthday and valentines day present based on…read morethe" mature couples " reviews and the awards it has won and it lived up to its hype. This is a family owned and run hotel 10 mins from the beach. All rooms are individual and well appointed. We arrived cold and hungry and was greeted by our host who booked us in and got us settled with the offer of a hot drink when we got into the lounge which sported comfortable seating small bar and widescreen telly. Due to the snow we were the only couple in on the first night as 4 people had cancelled. Our room was a small suite with a well appointed bathroom, lounge and bedroom with tea and coffee facilities with biscuits, comp toiletries, towels flannels and yes Thick toweling bath robes and chocolates. The hotel was spotless and well maintained. On our first morning we experienced one of the best breakfasts I had eaten in a long time as it is all cooked to order. before the main event we had a choice of 11 cereals, fruit segments, fruit juice and choice of breads.This set us up for the day ahead. free parking is available It deserves all the awards it has got and add to this the Man of the House grows some fantastic orchids and gave my partner a 10 minute lesson on where she was going wrong and what to do. Yes we will be going back sooner rather than later and it is real value for money and you get what it says on the tin So we hope you enjoy as much as we did..

I feel a bit gripey about this branch of Clintons, as the staff have upon occasion been a bit…read moredismissive, particularly about prices for things, as their wrapping paper isn't priced, and it seems hard to pin down someone for a price! Very annoying! Other than that, they've got a fair range of cards and general whotsists, but nothing impressive I'm afraid, and the prices are astronomical.

Large card shop with a wide range of cards, it's probably the largest card shop in Exeter so i…read moreusually come here first when looking for cards. They also sell a wide range wrapping paper and gift boxes and well as lots of small gifts like mugs and ornaments.

Brilliant and very romantic hotel - we really enjoyed our stay and would have loved to extend…read morefurther! I can really recommend it for a short visit. Go for a walk to Wistman's Wood closeby - it's a stunning scene!

Popped in for morning coffee. Staff unfriendly. Told my friend it was much to early to have half of…read morelager and it was gone 11am. Smallest log fire in the bibbest hearth I have ever seen. Overpriced unpleasant coffee

Well it was a treat! And I will say it was worth it. Expensive_ but memorable…read more Gidleigh Park definitely deserves its Michelin Stars unlike somewhere I have eaten in Exeter! Setting = Moorland edge Food = Crafted to a higher level Staff= Performed their tasks with precision _ I only drank water, as it was a long way to drive and I wasn't going to drink. Yet like magic just as my glass emptied, they would re-fill it. I have to say I drank my water glass dry many times as it was such fun watching them fill it up again! The food did taste special _ not only the taste, but the texture, goodness knows what sort of sieve they used to get things so smooth. And some of the dishes were feats of engineering. I think I was just enjoying being delighted. Another nice thing was I especially didn't dress up smartly just to see how the staff would behave towards me. And hats- off-to- them...they treated us exceptionally well; which inwardly made me giggle as we both were wearing our 'Star-Trek' T shirts that day. I would recommend going to Gidleigh which falls under the auspices of Michael Caines the chef and not the Cockney Actor (Sir Michael Caine). SAVE UP and go, just the once it is worth the trip, I promise! March 2010 We returned. Our Expectations were higher this year based on 2009. Somehow it does represent good value for money. Even today the impression they made on me is glowing! I would urge anyone to make an effort and get out to Chagford. Gidleigh is on my list of Top things to do for ultimate pleasure. January 2011 The food was highly enjoyable. It is still a worthwhile trip you will not be disappointed. See photos...

This is the ultimate escape…read more The manual to using this resort is extremely simple: get here by horse. Contact the hotel to arrange this. If you can't ride horses, a helicopter may be a good alternative. For those of us not reading the manual, remember that you'll be driving on 10 feet wide roads lined by thick, 600-years old oak hedges. They are enlisted cultural heritage and protected by UNESCO. In other words, it's exactly the same roads people used 600 years ago. Quite an experience. No matter what your GPS says, a car journey form Exeter will take you at least 3 hours. The hotel operates time slots for alternating directions of traffic - check your arrival time with them. If you are coming for dinner only, time planning is even more crucial. Quite rightly, the butler will simply not let you skip courses. They will be served in the intended order without exception. In the case of an 8-course dinner, expect it to last until 11 pm. Whether you arrive on a horse or dig your own tunnel, you haven't lived until you come here.

The Hotel Riviera in Sidmouth, East Devon, is a smart hotel with a genteel old-fashioned feel about…read moreit. The service is great, the pace is slow and you feel you have stepped back in time. Enjoy a coffee on the terrace overlooking the beach or enjoy a delicious meal in the restaurant. Sidmouth is an old Georgian/Victorian resort, completely unspoilt, and the Riviera Hotel has a wonderful ambiance which is often lacking in today's modern world.