A visit to the South West counties of Devon and Cornwall never disappoints – not only is the region blessed with the best of the British weather, but also some of the finest food and drink.

A journey along the coast will take in many picturesque fishing towns and opportunities to sample the morning’s local catch, be it delicious oysters or crab, or a traditional fish and chips.

Head inland and you will find vineyards producing award-winning wines – happy to throw open their cellar doors to visitors – traditional pubs serving locally sourced food, beers and ciders (another specialty of the region), and grand country hotels offering superb fine dining experiences.

You can’t visit Cornwall without trying a Cornish pasty, and there is no doubt that the most delicious cream teas can be found in this part of Britain.