An idyllic few days in the West Country takes in the local tipple, lazy rivers and crafts stretching back to antiquity
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Take the kids to… Telegraph Museum, Porthcurno, Cornwall
Children of the internet age will be gobsmacked to discover this small remote telegraph office was at the forefront of a communications revolution, but the museum tells that story in a fun, fascinating and hands-on way
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Beara of glad tidings: south-west Ireland’s other great peninsula
The Beara peninsula is less popular than nearby honeypots such as the Ring of Kerry – and is all the better for it.
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Take the kids to … Tintagel, Cornwall
Wizards, kings and castle ruins combine with beach, caves and rock pools to make a magical day out – even in February
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Will Bath dare to become the first UK city with a ‘tourist tax’?
The city council is considering a charge for overnight visitors – but fears being labelled ‘the tax city’
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A taste of caviar … the sturgeon will see you now
Aquitaine, in south-west France, is a caviar region to rival the Black Sea – and one local producer is offering enthusiasts a farm tour and tasting
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Bristol ranked fourth in inspiring city list
The West Country city beat London, Paris and Amsterdam in an online survey and is lauded for its vibrant arts scene
