LC Loves Local by Luxury Coastal

DON’T VISIT. BELONG

We live where we work because we love it here. And we want our guests to feel the same way.

As locals we have an insider’s knowledge of the best places to eat, shop and explore so that your holiday is more than simply having a place to stay – it’s a complete experience.

Of course, we also want our communities to keep on thriving and growing too, so we love to champion local business and non-profit organisations committed to preserving this beautiful part of the world.

Food & Drink

We think you may agree that one of the best things about a holiday is the food! This is the chance to sample local ingredients and produce, try new dining experiences, and quite simply – indulge. We’d love to share some of our top picks with you so you’ll know where to go when you’re in the mood for food.

Our local knowledge will arm you with a smorgasbord of options be it the best street food vans and seasonal pop-ups in the area, ice cream parlours and fudge shops, bakeries, bistros, restaurants, cafes and more.

Here’s a ‘taster’ of the Food & Drink recommendations you can expect from us:

Local Experiences

We know that the best getaways are about more than just a lovely holiday home – they’re the chance to live like a local and fully experience the place you’re in. For some they’re the chance to try something completely new like take to the waves at a world class surfing beach, or clamber to the top of a Tor on a moor to get a photo of the sun rising over the landscape. Or maybe you’re looking to have a go at wild foraging or attend a workshop in that new craft that you’ve been looking to try?

If you’re looking for something special to do during your stay with us, we’d love to share our top local experiences with you.

Things To Do

Of course most of your holiday will be spent either on the beach or in the sea but if you do fancy adding to your itinerary whether it be to keep kids and teens entertained, to grab some exercise, or to explore the sites and attractions of the surrounding area, we’d love to give you our top recommendations.

Our natural landscape

This may be your first time visiting an area, or you may be holidaying in the same favourite spot you have done for years.

We’d love to share out favourite bits of the local landscape with you to either provide you with a hit list of recommendations, or possibly uncover a lesser-known gem to expand on your knowledge of the area.

It’s no secret that we love where we live, here are a few of our well-loved spots:

independent shopping

The South West is home to a host of incredible artisans and craftsmen as well as independent business owners selling goodies you won’t find on the high street.

If you love searching out unique finds, beautiful objects and one-off gifts we would love to share our favourite shops with you:

LC Loves Local
Featured Business

TILL THE COAST IS CLEAR

Till the Coast is Clear was born out of one man’s (Gary Joliffe) passion, to protect and preserve one of England’s most beautiful stretches of coastline. This Community Interest Company has now evolved into a full-scale operation using special recyclable boats and a fleet of kayaks made from recycled fishing nets, all crewed by volunteers.

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Seasonal Guides

LC LOVES CHRISTMAS

Christmas Day is one of our favourite times of year and it’s just around the corner! Our LC Loves Christmas guides are designed to showcase the South West’s many wonderful independent businesses as you prepare yourselves for the festivities. Discover a smorgasbord of terrific gift ideas, delicious food and drink producers, and fabulous workshops hosted by some of the area’s best craftsmen and women.

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Local Itineraries

48 Hours in…

Our carefully crafted itineraries offer the best of the region’s coastal towns in just 48 hours. Our guides offer the best of each destination, from sandy beaches to local favourites. Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or a first-time visitor, our schedules can be followed to the letter or used as a bit of inspiration for your next getaway.