Best of Britain - Devon: Accessible, Contemporary Guides By Local Experts (The Best of Britian) [Paperback]

Simon Heptinstall (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Best of Britian | Publication Date: May 1, 2008

Rolling hills, lush farmland, thatched cottages, pretty country pubs, dramatic rivers, unique double coastline, wild seascapes, picturesque fishing villages, historic harbour towns, stunning beaches. Devon offers the best of Britain in one county. But modern Devon also offers stylish restaurants set up by the likes of Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Damien Hirst and Michael Caines, cool new boutique B&Bs and chic urban hotels...and all the modern facilities and quirky attractions to create a perfect break however long you stay. We have saved you precious holiday time by hand-selecting: The best...fresh, organic and local produce and the best tucked-away farm shops and delis to buy it from; The best...places to eat out from quirky cafes to Michelin-starred restaurants; The best...wet-weather options for when the unpredictable British weather lets you down; The best...things to do with children (and where to go to get away from them!); The best...places to stay from cosy cottages to boutique hotels.

Editorial Reviews

Review

the mail on sunday "entertaining and revealing - the ultimate Devon guidebook" michael caines MBE - from the forward as published in this book "an inspiring book"

About the Author

When former taxi-driver and garage-manager Simon Heptinstall switched to journalism he was soon described by Private Eye as a miserable little squirt. Luckily he's grown a bit since then and cheered up slightly, so only the squirt part applies. Simon grew up in Devon, went to school there, was in terrible, terrible band that played all over the county, trained as a cider-maker, worked for the county council before going away to university. He came back to be editor of the Cornish and Devon Post newspaper and be a member of the trust that owns one of the county's professional football teams. Simon's award-winning travel writing appears regularly in the Sunday Times, Mail on Sunday, Daily Telegraph and Evening Standard.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Crimson Publishing (May 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 185458426X
• ISBN-13: 978-1854584267
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,042,988 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)