Our new life by the seaside!

Hello you lovely lot!

Well, quite frankly I'm ashamed at how long it's been since my last post, but I am armed with excuses! As well as changing my career path and selling my flat, Hubby, Louis and I have moved to the seaside, all since April!

We are loving our new lifestyle of popping down to the beach in the evenings, finding lovely new pubs, restaurants and shops in our new town of Exmouth and already have some firm favourites. 

For an evening tipple we are loving 'The Grapevine' just off The Strand. With a strong emphasis on community and sourcing local produce this place is buzzing with energy and enthusiasm as well as a fabulous menu and delectable bevvies. We caught their live music evening last night and were massively entertained by folk, roots and blues band 'Grizzly and The Grasshoppers'- absolutely fantastic and definitely worth catching them this summer if you get chance.

'The Waterfront' at Exmouth Marina is an absolute must if you're visiting. I love it for lunches or a cold glass of Pinot Grigio on one of these fabulous sunny afternoons we've been having recently. The sharing platters are wonderful (the seafood one is my favourite) and with its beautiful terrace that can be fully opened to the sunshine or closed to the wind and rain, you can enjoy your meal alongside the stunning sea views, whatever the weather. 

'Bumble and Bee Tea Room and Kitchen' is a lovely little haven amongst the flowers and trees of Manor Gardens. It serves up wonderful coffees, teas, cakes, scones and lunches with locally sourced produce and fun, quirky interior touches. It's particularly good for veggies with lots of meat free lunch options. You can also buy a selection of gifts and cards which are all lovely and a bit kooky.

I stumbled across the wonderful flower shop 'The Floriade' in town who made me up a beautiful bouquet as a little treat for our new lounge. They were incredibly helpful and polite, especially as I went in not having a clue what I wanted, and I came out with a stunning bunch of bright blooms. Thank you ladies!

All in all, we are LOVING Exmouth so far- it's very dog friendly, we have plenty of places to wet our whistles and gorge on amazing local fayre, and the feel of the place is welcoming and vibrant. Here's to our new hometown! Cheers!

Mrs T 

xxx