State:Exeter
Kenniford Farm Shop
An RSPCA approved award winning pig farm. Selling a full range of pork products and other locally sourced meats. The Shop also stocks eggs, vegetables, cider, wine, beer, ice cream, milk, honey. The new farm café is great for mums looking to entertain little ones for a couple of hours. Recommended for their succulent free-range pork products and bacon with no white watery run off. Just off the A3052 at Clyst St Mary.
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SDW Building Services
Well recommended for excellent workmanship and reliability, Steve Woodman and his skilled team have a business built entirely on recommendations. With 25 years experience. Extensions; alterations; refurbishments; garages; conservatories; kitchens; plumbing; central heating & more. From planning to completion, or from your plans. GAS Safe registered, fully insured, clean, tidy & reliable. ‘Friendly and polite.’
Darts Farm Village in Topsham
"Like finding Selfridges food hall dumped in the middle of a field" - the Guardian. Award winning farm shop; restaurant; cider works and ale house; butchers; fish shed; florist. Not to mention interiors, outdoors, home and garden gifts. Also children's section, bicycle hire and hair, beauty and fitness spa. See their website to see the countless national awards they have won!
Bryant Quality Building Ltd
St Leonards based Simon Bryant was recommended for his excellent workmanship. Decorative and ornamental brickwork, chimney repairs, arches. Repointing and replacement of damaged brickwork, Listed and conservation work to Victorian standards, insurance work completed. Simon’s quality service can be extended to include full project management of extensions and refurbishments using only trusted suppliers. City & Guilds qualified with over 15 years experience.
Ford Simey LLP, Exeter
For all your legal needs including: family, divorce and children; conveyancing; wills, powers of attorney and tax planning; trusts and administration of estates; employment; professional negligence; accident compensation claims. Testimonials include 'very helpful'; 'excellent service'; and 'very professional'.
TRP General Building and Maintenance
Building, plastering, plumbing and all DIY tasks considered – no job too small. “Quick and pleasant”, with 20 years experience, Woodbury Salterton-based Tom Petfield is particularly understanding to older customers.
TD Builders
Recommended to us for being “friendly, tidy, and above all – extremely reliable”. Terry Woolley and his team perform all building work including extensions, renovations and roofing. In business for 20 years, offering guarantees on all work.
Apex Roofing Contractors
Recommended as a ‘good family business who always do a thorough job’. High performance polyester elastomeric roofing; slating, tiling and general roof repairs. Trustmark accredited member of NFRC. Members of CompetentRoofer scheme – meaning APEX can self-certify without the need for Local Authority Building Control approval. This ensures that the thermal efficiency of your roof will be upgraded – saving you money on wasted heat. All re-roofing guaranteed and insurance-backed guarantees available.
Harry’s Grill Bar
Independent and original, renowned for top quality and classic food and drink with an emphasis on excellent Devon steaks. Value for money assured in a relaxed, lively and informal environment with efficient service. All produce sourced locally and ethically where possible. Well recommended to us by several readers. “Great for older families” Closed Sundays.
(Outdoor) Hog Roasts from Kenniford Farm Shop
Incredible hog-roasts using succulent free-range pork, from RSPCA approved farm. (See website for details).
Brocks Fireplaces and Stoves, est. 1981
Suppliers and installers of everything you would need for your fire and fireplace, based on 27 years customer service excellence and experience in the industry. HETAS and GASsafe registered. Fireplaces, woodburning stoves, gas fires, real fires, mantels, chimneys, companion sets, screens, surveys. Opposite Esso/Tesco, with cheap nearby parking. *7.5% discount to readers of Our Local Expert –bring print-out of this page* [Offer does not include installation, and is not to be used in conjunction with other offers].
Animal Paradise
A friendly, family-run boarding kennel and cattery. Collection and delivery service available, inspections welcome without appointments (11am - 3pm). Open 7 days a week from 8.30am – 5.30pm.
Astra Aerials + Satellite
RDI registered Digital Installer. Established for 17 years and still going strong. Freeview, TV aerials, DAB + FM Radio, Freesat, Sky installations, Flat screen TVs installed. Fibre-optics for communal systems and shared access e.g. for use in flats. Hi-Definition distribution around the house. Friendly, prompt and professional. Free quotations / no call out charge. Fully insured.
John Mulberry Landscaping
A Gold Award winner for landscape and design at the Devon County Show, John Mulberry is highly recommended for patios and water gardens; stonework; fencing and decking. Established in 1979.
The Railway Inn
Shaun Radford Joinery
With over 30 years experience, Shaun Radford Joinery are a small, personal team specialising in staircases and balustrades. Using hard and softwood all from FSC certified sources; they are the ideal choice to discuss your staircase requirements. See gallery on website for ideas of how they could transform your house.
Mackenzie Glass and Glazing Ltd Est 1954
@Angelas
@Angela’s is both welcoming and informal. The focus is very much on quality and freshness: fish sourced daily from Brixham; real Devon meat; home-baked bread; locally sourced cheese and ice-cream. A wine list to suit all budgets and delicious food sensibly priced. Recommended as a ‘fantastic small restaurant’, @Angelas has lost none of its intimate charm since the recent extension. Lunchtimes available by prior arrangement.
[Online booking now available through their website.]
Bon Goût Delicatessen Est.1987
The foodies’ favourite, Bon Goût is full of the most delicious and exciting high quality food and speciality ingredients sourced locally and from around the world. Their incredible counter includes appetisers and nibbles, pates, meats, olives, antipasti, cheeses, freshly baked bread, cakes and desserts. Telephone and online orders welcomed. Quality gift and picnic hampers made to order. Bespoke catering service for corporate and private events. Featured in The Times ‘Top 100 Delicatessens in the Country.’
