Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - May/June 2020 (Issue 25)

JURYS INN EXETER REVEALS NEW LOOK Jurys Inn Exeter has unveiled a new look following a £1.95 million investment transforming the bedrooms, bar, restaurant and lobby. The 170 refurbished bedrooms now feature a calming, pastel colour scheme complete with mural artwork of local attractions. Each one is home to an exclusive DREAM bed by Jurys Inn, designed with ultimate comfort in mind, and come fully equipped with high-speed WiFi, an en suite bathroom and flatscreen TV with Freeview. Guests can also upgrade to an executive bedroom with extra space and added amenities such as a mini-fridge, luxury toiletries, complimentary mineral water and late checkout. Transformed public areas now feature a royal blue and orange colour palette giving a modern, elegant feel to the hotel. Throughout the day the modern bar and restaurant offer a new, contemporary dining menu, The Kitchen, which includes a wide range of delicious, comforting dishes for lunch and dinner, and there’s also a Costa coffee bar and full room service available. The new ‘Off the Shelf ’ offering in the lobby is fully stocked with snacks, drinks and travel necessities. Lauren Vine, General Manager of Jurys Inn Exeter says, “We are extremely excited to unveil a brand-new look across all bedrooms and public areas at Jurys Inn Exeter. We are delighted with the results of the refurbishment, which is just the start of a new chapter for the hotel and look forward to welcoming guests to the new look Jurys Inn Exeter.” The hotel is also delighted to announce that it received Four Star AA Accreditation, which was awarded immediately after inspection. To book, visit www.jurysinns.com EDITOR'S PICK This heart-shaped Cornish Yarg wrapped in nettle is just one of the varieties available to order from award-winning cheesemakers Lynher Dairies based near Truro, Cornwall. Great as part of a cheese, biscuit and chutney buffet or a wedding cake of cheese, other products include Cornish Kern and Wild Garlic Yarg. To shop, visit www.lynherdairies.co.uk The latest news from around both counties Nearlywed NEWS Wave, a surf craft-making business located in South Devon, has launched their wedding guest board as an alternative to the traditional guest book. Couples choose the dimensions and style of their hand-crafted, hollow surfboard thats environmentally friendly and sustainable and encourage guests to write messages on it on the wedding day which are then sealed using a layer of hardwearing, crystal clear resin (that can be cleaned like glass). To find out more, visit www.wave-boards.co.uk EDITOR LOVES Surprise your groom on his wedding morning with this Salcombe pocket square, £45, from independent British silk accessory brand www.davidwatson.uk WAVE UNVEILS WEDDING GUEST BOARD FALMOUTH’S ST MICHAELS RESORT WINS TWO AWARDS St Michaels Resort, a luxury beachside property in Falmouth, Cornwall, has won two Silver accolades at the South West Tourism Awards 2020. With a focus on wellness and wellbeing, the property underwent a multi-million-pound transformation and relaunch in 2018 that included a new destination spa, state-of-the-art health club with a wide-ranging wellness offering, two unique restaurants, and coastal-inspired bedrooms in The Beach House. The ceremony was held at Exeter Cathedral on Thursday 6 February 2020, with a record turnout for the annual event. It saw 107 awards presented following a rigorous judging process, in which 773 entries were considered. Resort Director Louise Uys-Jones, said, “We are thrilled to have come away with two Silver accolades, it’s the icing on the cake after our success at the Cornwall Tourism Awards in November. To be recognised as one of the top players in the region’s tourism industry is an honour and testament to our hard-working staff who are at the heart of our resort. The excitement can be felt across the whole team and we can’t wait to celebrate together.” To book, visit www.stmichaelsresort.com  YOUR ESSENTIALS 9