Editor loves Whether you’re looking for wedding guest accommodation or wanting to enjoy a staycation in Devon, Premier Cottages offers the finest collection of 4- and 5-star properties, perfect for every gathering, season and occasion. A highlight is The Winery at Higher Wiscombe in Devon, a spacious and luxurious retreat once part of a large hunting estate featuring buildings dating from the early 1800s. With an exciting and rich history, it’s both an intriguing and tranquil place to stay in a secluded area in the heart of East Devon, while simultaneously offering easy access to the region’s best attractions. premiercottages.co.uk EDITOR’S PICK Devon’s Ashridge Great Barn, located in its own private valley in beautiful North Tawton, offers a rustic-inspired wedding venue. It comprises a beautiful barn and stunning Victorian gardens, home to the Magic Circle and the Secret Glade, offering outdoor ceremony settings. ashridgegreatbarn.co.uk OUT OF THE VALLEY LAUNCHES MOBILE SAUNA Out of the Valley, the Devon-based workshop that makes premium bespoke outdoor saunas, is launching a mobile sauna for hire. The perfect addition to a weekend escape with friends, a remote holiday by the sea or for bringing a wellness vibe to a party, the Aquila mobile sauna can be easily towed to any off-grid location and fired up for a truly immersive experience. Designed and hand-built in the Out of the Valley workshop in Devon, the Aquila sauna seats six and blends refined design with sustainable materials to create a transportable wellness retreat complete with an outdoor cold shower, solar-powered lighting and a traditional Narvi wood-burning stove. Aquila is insulated with sheep’s wool and finished with natural oils, ensuring that every detail has been considered for a healthy, all-natural sauna. Chris Selman, co-founder of Out of the Valley, says: “Aquila is fully off-grid, enabling the sauna culture to be transported anywhere and for any occasion. Made from sustainable materials, its rustic cabin styling keeps it connected to its natural environment, whilst the high-quality Narvi stove and alder interiors ensure a premium sauna experience. Whether it’s a weekend escape with friends, a family holiday or a celebratory wellness retreat, this innovative mobile sauna can bring an immersive and restorative healing experience to the most remote settings across the UK.” outofthevalley.com ivyhousephotography.co.uk 8
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