Alastair Sawday's

The south west and Devon and Cornwall in particular provides so many of our Special Places that we have yielded to ‘popular request’ and have published a new guide to the area. It includes 174 of our Special Places – pubs, self-catering houses, hotels and B&Bs – something for all budgets and tastes. Now there is no need for endless searching - we've already found delights for walkers, surfers, gardeners and lovers of Real Ale. From the comfort of sleek, stylish hotels to B&Bs of every description - you'll find luxury, simplicity, beauty, character and something for all budgets.

For the first time we've also included a bunch of lively, useful articles on the Slow movement, the best beaches, cream teas, walks, pubs, outdoor activities and activities for the kids on wet days. In a new smaller format, this friendly little guide provides the insider knowledge of a friendly local.