
Could Messy Gardening Save the Planet?
Can we help the planet by doing virtually nothing in our own back gardens? At Dittiscombe Estate we've been rewilding a previously farmed valley for over 20 years. Find out if the proof is in the oak tree!

Memorable Eating Out Places in the South Hams
Holidays are of course memorable for many reasons, but sometimes those stand-out moments might just be the simple pleasure of eating and drinking in a beautiful place. Ruth finds some of the most memorable places to eat in the South Hams.

A Dog's Holiday - New Adventures in the South Hams!
Try a new holiday experience with your dog while you are on holiday in the very dog-friendly area of the South Hams in South Devon.

A dog friendly welcome to South Devon!
Bring your dog for a truly dog-friendly holiday to South Devon. Ruth and her faithful companion Kes the Collie can vouch for many great walks, and dog-friendly beaches, cafes, pubs and restaurants in the area.

The Secret World of a Devon Hedgerow
Devon hedgerows burst with wildflowers between April and July, so it's a perfect time to enjoy these abundant displays. But they are also wonderful wildlife corridors and areas of true biodiversity. A walk or cycle along a Devon green lane will be a journey of discovery!

Devon Lanes and the Art of Mindfulness
The lanes are a very special feature of our South Devon landscape. The transition from fast roads to single-tracked lanes is the sign that your holiday has really started!

The Great Short Break Escape!
This is a great time to take a short break. Prices are lower, beaches are empty, and the logs are piled high ready for an evening snuggled up in front of the woodburner with a good book!

Start Bay: Stories Old & New
Ruth took a closer look at the sweeping beaches of Start Bay near Dittiscombe and found a wealth of interesting geological formations; secret wartime stories; piracy; the lost village of Hallsands, and wild weather.

Exercise Tiger - a visit to Torcross
'Exercise Tiger' was one of several assault rehearsals conducted…