Devonshire's East Devon magazine September October 2018

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New Lobster Pod Bistro at Hope Cove
This August, the Cottage Hotel
opened a new restaurant, Lobster
Pod Bistro. Situated overlooking the
harbour and beach, the restaurant
has spectacular views across
Bigbury Bay and has both indoor
and outdoor seating. The latter
include unique enclosed pods with
comfortable seating and tables.
Proprietor Sarah Ireland says: “The
pods seat 6-10 guests. Sharing pods
is encouraged as itʼs a great way to
meet new friends, ideal for walkers,
and holiday makers, who often
enjoy talking to locals and fellow
holiday makers, but socialising is
not compulsory!”
“The menu will be ʻevolvingʼ, for
the darker cooler evening ahead,
there are heaters in two of the pods,
and the paths leading to the pods
have been lit with down lighters.
Itʼs a great position for ʻstorm
watchingʼ and star gazing, (with
little light pollution). There are also
future plans for crab pot weaving
demonstrations and workshops
with local fishermen”.
“As well as food and drink, the aim
is to educate the diners, with the
variety of fish available, with our
own created ʻfish guideʼ and local
history of fishing in Hope Cove
over the years.”
www.lobster-pod.co.uk
5 years in business
This year, Devon Leather Care
are celebrating 5 years in business.
Proprietor, Daniel Darlow has been
in the furniture trade all his life since
the age of 11, specialising in cleaning
fabrics and leather. Five years ago,
Daniel set up his own business as a
leather restoration specialist. Having
an association with the National Trust,
Daniel has worked in many of the
properties in the English Riviera
and has a fascination for restoration
projects. Daniel says: “I have recently
cured mould invasion on a pair of
heirloom Lederhosen, remade a
seat on a cherished shooting stick,
adjusted the fittings on an American
holster cartridge belt, and completely
overhauled the straps on a WW2
haversack. Leatherworks is so varied
and interesting to see what will turn
up next!”
www.devonleathercare.co.uk
opportunity in the London market.
“We are delighted to have
representation in the West End,”
says partner Chris Davey, of
Luscombe Maye. “We see this as
a positive move in developing even
stronger links within the national
and international property market.”
Opening the Door to the London Market
South Hams estate agents Luscombe
Maye are demonstrating just how
seriously they take the responsibility
of marketing properties in their area
by establishing an office connection
East Devon based fashion
boutique Angie’s of Budleigh will
be showcasing their autumn and
winter range at their annual fashion
show which will be held on Tuesday
16th October at East Devon Golf
Club. The fashion show is run
in conjunction with the Golf Pro
Shop and will be raising money for
with the Mayfair Office in Londonʼs
West End and also collaborating
with LonRES, Londonʼs prestigious
independent agentʼs network to
ensure that they will never miss an
Prostate Cancer UK and Bramble
Ward Trust Fund and the RD&E
and CAMHS.
Tickets are available from
September at Angie’s of Budleigh
and East Devon Golf Club.
www.angiesofbudleigh.co.uk
“Our area has always been a desirable
location for buyers moving out of
London, the South East and the
Midlands, particularly retirees,
second home owners and young
families seeking a place to settle
down. The South Hams has always
been one of the most sought after
areas of the West Country,” he
explains. “As well as our eight local
offices, an office in the West End is
a natural step in providing an even
better local service.”
www.luscombemaye.com
‘Unseen and Unsung’
It takes someone very special to take
an old rusting hull and turn it into a
thing of beauty. Yet that is exactly what
the late marine artist Anthony Amos
did in his stunning paintings, which
can be seen in the latest exhibition
of his work “Unseen and Unsung” at
The Brownston Gallery in Modbury.
Drawing on his experience of life at
sea, working on every kind of boat
including fishing trawlers, tankers,
tugs and cargo ships. Tony created
beautiful paintings that bring to life
scenes from a bygone era. Tony’s work
has a unique, raw quality that is
rarely seen. Perhaps it is because he
preferred to paint with his fingers, a bit
of rag and the wrong end of a brush or
perhaps it is because he had a natural
gift, an insight to a particular way
of life, which taps into the nostalgia
that lies within us all. Whatever the
answer, this is a wonderful exhibition
with many of the artist’s best works,
hitherto unseen. Go along and see
what you think.
www.thebrownstongallery.co.uk
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