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Take your Time

“There’s a cultural shift going on. We all have too much stuff. I don’t get a kick out of it any more – materialism. But I do get a kick out of a piglet.” So writes Rosie Boycott, and this quotation, one of many interspersed throughout this book, gives you something of the flavour of this guide.

To understand it fully, you need to grasp the ‘Slow’ concept. More than just the antithesis to our culture of haste, it is also about embracing a way of life that involves an appreciation of good food and conversation, of community and craftsmanship, of a distinctiveness in what you do and the time and care you take in doing it. And this philosophy is exhibited by the people who course through this book, whether they run a B&B or a castle.

So, if you are reassessing what’s important in your own life, you may well find inspiration in this lavish book which details 48 ‘Slow’ places to stay in England, a large handful of which are in Devon, of course.

Go Slow England is by Alastair Sawday with Gail McKenzie. Alastair Sawday Publishing, £19.99. ISBN 978-1-906136-03-1

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In conjunction with the publisher, Alastair Sawday Publishing, Devon Life is delighted to offer five free copies of Go Slow England. For your chance to win, submit your details below. The first five names drawn after 21 May 2008 will each receive a copy.

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