Suppliers
It’s important to us to use local suppliers where possible though we'll go further afield if we get great quality.
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We use a whole range of suppliers, some of which are listed on this page.
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Some help make our breakfast special and so tasty, others help our guests have a special time or have helped create The 25.
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Many of these suppliers are local and you can visit them whilst you stay with us and also help support our local businesses.
DJ Miles Tea
Originally set up in 1888 by his grand-father, Derek Miles still tastes the tea every day.
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Based in Somerset since 1961, they supply us with our in room beverages including a variety of teas, instant coffees and a heavenly hot chocolate.
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Tours of the coffee roasting process are available if you are heading that way home. Alternately, you can purchase a gift box of teabags from us to take home with you.
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Prentice Butchers
Our local butcher is only round the corner, less than a five minute walk.
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Providing us with all our fresh meat, John’s handmade sausages are made with locally farmed pork to their special recipe.
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A small independent business for over twenty years, they offer a whole host of homemade and local produce.
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Why not pop in there on your way home and take a taste of Devon back with you?
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Eggs on Legs
This family run farm in Starcross just thirty minutes from The 25 is a family run business.
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As poached eggs are notoriously difficult to get right. having such fresh eggs definitely helps. They are usually delivered within 48 hours of being laid.
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Unique Devon Tours
Alex was born in Devon and has an in depth knowledge of the area.
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We recommend Alex if you are looking for a tour guide whilst staying with us and you'll find more information on the Tours page of our website.
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From Agatha Christie to family history, Dartmoor to castles, Alex is your man. He's won numerous awards for his tours. Mention us for a special deal on the price too.
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West Country Baskets
Paul and Hazel create stunning baskets for us every year which make a real statement throughout the whole Summer and right into Autumn - so much so that the majority of our B&B neighbours now use them too!
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Like us, they've won numerous awards.
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All the plants they use are grown locally by them and chosen to flourish in the warmer than average temperatures we are used to on the English Riviera.
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Otter Nurseries
Another family run business, it's come a long way since Malcolm and Marilyn opened their first garden centre in Ottery St Mary in 1964, now having another six sites.
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You can visit our local nursery which is only a ten minute drive, and on the way to Totnes.
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They grow around 80% of the plants themselves that they sell, and also have an extensive range of shrubs, trees, equipment and gifts as well as a café.
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South West Plumbing
A family run company set up in 1993 by Roger Mawson who initially managed single handed.
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Since then the business has grown with nine vans and 14 staff. We like using a larger company as they have plumbers on hand 24 hours a day in case of emergency and they're based only a mile down the road.
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SW Plumbing replaced our whole water system and boiler when we refurbished so you have them to thank for the great showers.
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Lyn Candles
John was born in Lynton on the North Devon coast and founded Lyn Candles back in 1996.
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All his products are hand made and if you walk into The 25 you'll notice the Signature scent we use for our reed sticks, along with Lemongrass reed sticks in the dining room. Candles are available too.
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Rex Latham
Rex and his daughter Kate are award winning blacksmiths based in Cockington Craft village, just a short walk from The 25.
As a traditional blacksmith, he particularly enjoys the challenges of restoration and conservation as well as embracing bespoke and contemporary commissions. He made our hanging rails in Goodrington and Torre as well as the wall railings at the front of the car park.
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