If you're hunting down a family dining venue, Paignton has restaurants for you. For instance, there are venues like Jingles down by the seafront, which combines beautiful views across the bay with authentic Tex-Mex dishes to create a unique, family-friendly atmosphere. Order up a massive bowl of spicy fajitas or nachos, try some chicken creole or Manhattan scampi, or treat yourself to a hunk of lamb slow roasted in a traditional Mexican style. And it's not the only great family option around. Have a rummage at Quandoo's listings and you're sure to come up with a great venue.

There are also some outstanding places for fans of gourmet British cuisine. These upmarket eateries occupy stunning premises, such as Orestone Manor, and couple these plush surroundings with some of Devon's most talented kitchen staff. Take Oaktree, for example, where Devon's meat is braised, pan-fried, or roasted to perfection, and where locally grown fruit and vegetables make their way into delectable soups and tarts for dessert. These are places where you can stick to what you know (though always at an exceptional level of quality), or branch out and discover how exciting British cooking can be.