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We’ve listed some Devon-themed Father’s Day gifts and ideas for things to do in Devon this Father’s Day; a number of local attractions often have special events where dads go free so check their websites for the latest information. When is Father’s Day 2023? Sunday 18th June 2023 (always the third Sunday in June). Devonshire Father’s Day Gifts Cider Hampers Devon cider is produced using traditional methods with a higher percentage of true cider apples which are richer in tannins and sharper in flavour giving a high-quality product that tastes amazing. Cream Tea Hampers Our cream tea hampers are perfect...

Afternoon Tea Vouchers and E-Vouchers from us, Devon Heaven Everyone loves receiving presents and especially gift vouchers. Devon Heaven afternoon tea vouchers are always popular and this might be in part because of the flexibility they give the recipient to choose when to use their voucher and often what to spend it on too. Gift vouchers are a more secure option to post than money and arrive as an attractive card, creating a lasting reminder of a special gift. For busy people E-vouchers are also increasingly popular as a way of giving a gift. They can be sent quickly and easily providing you have...

We all know about the famous cream tea debate between Devon and Cornwall with us Devonians preferring cream teas to be served with jam on top of cream whilst the Cornish insist the cream should be on top. For many people a cream tea the other way around to their usual preference is crazy, weird and wrong. Various different arguments, scientific theories and celebrity opinions exist on the subject that divides our two counties but nowhere could we find a really large unbiased poll on the subject to settle which method is the most popular. We set our sights on creating...

We’re very proud to announce that Devon Heaven has recently (it was actually a few month ago but we’ve only just decided to write about it) been awarded a 2017 Gold Taste of the West Award! We were entered in the Online Retailer category alongside other local food and drink retailers that mainly trade online. About Taste of the West Taste of the West are the largest independent regional food group in the UK supporting fantastic local food and drink producers / retailers from the region (that’s Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire). They run an annual awards scheme...

With two national parks and two spectacular coastlines Devon has plenty to offer visitors to the area. Whether your holiday home is a quaint seaside cottage or a wooden lodge set in a holiday park, we can provide hampers to delight your guests upon arrival and provide them with their first taste of the West Country. Why offer guests a hamper? Providing guests with a hamper only adds a small cost to letting out a holiday home, but is a thoughtful touch that can make a big difference to the welcome visitors receive. It starts their holiday on the right...