UGLY BUTTERFLY AWARDED MICHELIN STAR Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling MBE has been awarded a Michelin star, marking chef Adam Handling's second Michelin star. The award comes as the restaurant recently reopened following a major refurbishment. The Michelin accolade recognises Ugly Butterfly's commitment to exceptional produce, creativity and immersive dining, while the refurbishment brings a reimagined use of the space with a new kitchen, bar, menus and a dedicated Afternoon Tea Lounge, designed as a light-filled, refined space that reflects the natural beauty of the Cornish coast. Using exceptional Cornish ingredients, the team has created a tasting menu and a distinctive afternoon tea experience, with a heightened focus on produce, creativity and immersive dining. A bar food menu centred around caviar and lobster is available to enjoy in the bar or Tea Lounge. The main restaurant and terrace offers a single-tasting menu, showcasing exceptional ingredients from the South West's larder, with a fresh, ingredient-led approach. uglybutterfly.co.uk Read more online at yourdevoncornwall.wedding COOL CORNWALL LAUNCHES AS INSIDER'S GUIDE TO COUNTY'S BEST EXPERIENCES Cool Cornwall recently launched as the definitive insider's guide to the county's best experiences, positioning itself as the go-to resource for discovering authentic Cornwall beyond the tourist trail. The new digital platform offers expertly curated recommendations for the coolest things to see, do, and experience across Cornwall's vibrant coastal destinations. It showcases the hip, authentic side of the county that locals know and love, from hip new cafés, independent boutiques, cutting-edge galleries, and seasonal pop-ups. Written entirely by local experts with intimate knowledge of Cornwall's ever-evolving scene, the guides cover the county's most exciting coastal destinations. From Newquay's dynamic surf culture and St Ives' thriving art scene to Falmouth's waterfront buzz and Padstow's renowned food offerings, plus hidden spots in between. The platform provides online promotion for Cornwall's businesses, from boutique hotels and restaurants to galleries, activity providers, and independent retailers. It helps potential customers discover these venues through expert local curation and monthly updates. Beyond experiences, Cool Cornwall features handpicked accommodation, from design-led beach houses, quirky coastal cottages, boutique hotels, holiday parks, and cool glamping sites that reflect Cornwall's creative spirit. The platform addresses Cornwall's dynamic hospitality landscape, where new venues and temporary installations appear regularly throughout the year. coolcornwall.co.uk Read more online at yourdevoncornwall.wedding Elliot Walker Cornwall's Polhawn Fort sees trend for mid-week weddings and post-wedding mini-moons Polhawn Fort in Torpoint reveals a growing number of couples are replacing the traditional fly-away honeymoon with a post-wedding mini-moon. Slower travel, extended stays and wellness-led breaks are increasingly shaping how couples plan the days following their wedding. For nuptials at Polhawn Fort, especially mid-week weddings, couples prefer to arrive on a Monday, get married on a Tuesday, and then spend two days afterwards together once their guests have departed. Popular activities include swimming, using the sauna and walking to Rame Head. While weekends continue to be the favourite choice, couples are increasingly drawn to the idea of extending their celebration into something calmer, more restorative and personal. The team at Polhawn Fort is also seeing a rise in last-minute wedding bookings, which often means around nine weeks' notice for couples requiring a legal ceremony, making mid-week dates especially appealing and achievable. polhawnfort.com/wedding-venue-in-cornwall Read more online at yourdevoncornwall.wedding IAN WEBBER RETAINS A MICHELIN STAR AT GIDLEIGH PARK Ian Webber and Gidleigh Park have retained their Michelin star, with the news announced at the Michelin Guide Ceremony for Great Britain & Ireland 2026. The award continues Gidleigh Park’s long heritage with the Michelin Guide, which describes Gidleigh Park’s restaurant as: “Situated inside a grand Edwardian mansion, this is the epitome of country house dining; the setting, both inside and out, is beautiful, while the cooking is underpinned by superb premium ingredients.” The restaurant is open from Tuesday to Saturday for dinner, and Saturday and Sunday for lunch. gidleigh.co.uk LATEST NEWS 9
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