Bursting with festive inspiration, KATE WILLIAMS selects her 41 best Christmas gift ideas from Devon this festive season

Great British Life: This Big Dave print is by the Dartmoor Artist.This Big Dave print is by the Dartmoor Artist. (Image: Dartmoor Artist)

Big Dave print, £18-26, by the Dartmoor Artist.

Great British Life: These Octagon candles add an air of luxury and romance to cosy evenings.These Octagon candles add an air of luxury and romance to cosy evenings. (Image: Recycled Candle Co)

Octagon candles, Rose and Oud fragrance, perfect to add an air of luxury and romance to cosy evenings unwinding by the fire, £15, from The Recycled Candle Company.

Great British Life: This Fly to Lundy print is taken from an original 1950s screen printed artwork.This Fly to Lundy print is taken from an original 1950s screen printed artwork. (Image: Tide & Isle)

Fly to Lundy print taken from original 1950s screen printed artwork, from £28, available from Tide and Isle.

Great British Life: These decorations are handmade by The Dartmoor Artist.These decorations are handmade by The Dartmoor Artist. (Image: The Dartmoor Artist)

Handmade decorations, £20 each, by the Dartmoor Artist.

Great British Life: The Wood Selection Box will help give food the wow factor.The Wood Selection Box will help give food the wow factor. (Image: Hot Smoked)

For outdoor cooking enthusiasts, the Wood Selection Box will help give their food the wow factor. The chips can be used on a barbecue and a smoker and each box contains six different wood flavours and a stainless steel smoker box, £32, from Devon-based Hot Smoked.

Great British Life: This designer stacking donkey mug is available in a choice of four colours.This designer stacking donkey mug is available in a choice of four colours. (Image: Donkey Sanctuary)

Designer stacking donkey mug in a range of vibrant colours, exclusive to The Donkey Sanctuary. Available in a choice of four colours: blue, red, purple, green. Dishwasher proof and microwave safe, £8.95.

Great British Life: These Bouka baubles come in a set of four.These Bouka baubles come in a set of four. (Image: Nkuku)

Bouka baubles in burnt amber or indigo, set of four, £18.50, from Nkuku.

Great British Life: These fern print cushions help transforms the lives of over 120 people with disabilities.These fern print cushions help transforms the lives of over 120 people with disabilities. (Image: Good Things Gifts)

Handmade and Fair Trade fern print cushion, by Neema Crafts which transforms the lives of over 120 people with disabilities through training, employment and adapted housing in the Iringa region of Tanzania, £24. Available from Good Things Gifts.

Great British Life: The RHS Snowdrop Collection is a collaboration with British designer Emma Britton.The RHS Snowdrop Collection is a collaboration with British designer Emma Britton. (Image: RHS)

The Royal Horticultural Society has collaborated with British designer Emma Britton to launch the exclusive seasonal Snowdrop Collection, from £9.


Great British Life: This Anyday ceramic table lamp is available in pale pink.This Anyday ceramic table lamp is available in pale pink. (Image: John Lewis)

John Lewis Anyday ceramic table lamp in pale pink, £25.


Great British Life: These Limited Edition Speyside Whisky and Bourbon Barrel-Aged Porters are hand-bottled and labelled.These Limited Edition Speyside Whisky and Bourbon Barrel-Aged Porters are hand-bottled and labelled. (Image: Adam Weatherley)

Salcombe Brewery Co’s Limited Edition Speyside Whisky and Bourbon Barrel-Aged Porters are hand-bottled and labelled and come in presentation sets, £19.99 for 750ml in a gift box.

Great British Life: The Christmas Taster Box is a delicious selection box of hand-made gluten-free flapjacks.The Christmas Taster Box is a delicious selection box of hand-made gluten-free flapjacks. (Image: Flapjackery)

Tavistock-based Flapjackery is offering The Christmas Taster Box, a delicious selection box of hand-made gluten-free flapjacks delivered to the door. The Christmas Taster box contains the biggest ever selection of flapjacks — 16 pieces — all individually wrapped and with a shelf life of eight weeks, from £35 with gift wrapping options.

Great British Life: The Vegan Festive Collection Boxes is on sale from Chococo.The Vegan Festive Collection Boxes is on sale from Chococo. (Image: Chococo)

Chococo, which has a shop in Gandy Street, Exeter, is offering Vegan Festive Collection Boxes — large £24; medium £18.

Great British Life: The Essential Devon Cheese Board features five artisan cheeses.The Essential Devon Cheese Board features five artisan cheeses. (Image: Sharpham Cheese)

The Essential Devon Cheese Board from South Devon’s Sharpham Cheese features five artisan cheeses, including the Devon classics; Sharpham Brie, Quickes Mature Cheddar and Ticklemore Devon Blue, plus a ‘Grader’s Choice’ from both Sharpham and Quickes. Customers will receive five pieces (circa 300g each) of artisan cheese individually wrapped along with tasting notes for each, £20.

Great British Life: A presentation Pack of Christmas Tide Beers.A presentation Pack of Christmas Tide Beers. (Image: Adam Weatherley)

Presentation Pack of Christmas Tide Beers (3 x 500ml, £7.20, available from Salcombe Brewery.

Great British Life: Farm Wilder supplies meat boxes.Farm Wilder supplies meat boxes. (Image: Faydit Photography)

Non-profit Community Interest Company Farm Wilder, based near Copplestone in the heart of Mid Devon, supplies meat boxes of pasture-fed beef, pasture-fed lamb, Wilder venison and Wilder chicken. Boxes from £70.80, direct to your door.

Great British Life: Quicke’s Festive Feasting Box.Quicke’s Festive Feasting Box. (Image: Quicke’s Cheese)

Devon-based cheesemaker Quicke’s has announced the launch of its first ever Festive Feasting Box. Curated with effortless indulgence in mind, this selection box comes packed full of cheese, charcuterie, chutney, olives, crackers, nuts and fruit cake, lifting the festive cheeseboard to heady new heights, £60.

Great British Life: Cove Vodka is available in three sizes.Cove Vodka is available in three sizes. (Image: Devon Cove)

Devon Cove Vodka is Devon’s first potato vodka. The Lidstone family have been growing potatoes in the Atlantic sea air overlooking Hope Cove in South Devon for over 50 years. Cove Vodka is available in three sizes: 5cl at £5.95, 20cl at £18 and 70cl at £39.50.

Great British Life: Devon produce packed in a beautiful Darts Farm wicker basket.Devon produce packed in a beautiful Darts Farm wicker basket. (Image: Darts Farm)

Darts Farm festive hampers are full of fabulous seasonal produce from local artisan food and drink producers. From traditional, melt-in-the-mouth Christmas puddings handcrafted by George in Budleigh Salterton, to homemade Christmas jam crafted by Ann in Tiverton using open preserve pans. Packed in a beautiful Darts Farm wicker basket. Large Festive Hamper, £79, other sizes available.

Great British Life: Chococo's chocolate penguin range.Chococo's chocolate penguin range. (Image: Chococo)

Chocolate penguin in milk, dark, gold or tigernut chocolate, £10/120g, from Chococo.

Great British Life: This Gertie Backpack is handcrafted in silky soft velvet.This Gertie Backpack is handcrafted in silky soft velvet. (Image: Will Bees)

Gertie Backpack in Bumblebee Garden — Midday Sun, handcrafted in silky soft velvet and bolstered with a leather base, handle and trim. Will Bees Bespoke bags and accessories are all handmade in Salcombe and personalised by embossing, £245.

Great British Life: This Sea Foam lampshade has a recycled glass lamp base.This Sea Foam lampshade has a recycled glass lamp base. (Image: Light Punk)

Sea Foam lampshade in Ochre, from £54, and recycled glass lamp base, £105, both available from North Devon’s Light Punk.

Great British Life: This Geocube rainbow necklace would make a stunning gift.This Geocube rainbow necklace would make a stunning gift. (Image: Coeur de Lion)

For a touch of luxury, this Geocube rainbow necklace by Coeur de Lion, £149, would make a stunning gift. Coeur de Lion products are available from G W Pack Ltd, Tiverton; Maggie & Co, Torquay; and W Lloyd Attree Ltd, Dartmouth.

Great British Life: A gold ring from the Sif Jakobs jewellery range.A gold ring from the Sif Jakobs jewellery range. (Image: Sif Jakobs)

Sif Jakobs gold ring, £349. A range of Sif Jakobs jewellery is available at GW Pack Jewellers, Tiverton

Great British Life: Tables like this are available for R & C Joinery to make for you.Tables like this are available for R & C Joinery to make for you. (Image: R & C Joinery)

Round solid oak dining table handmade in East Devon, legs customisable, £1,250 +VAT. Other commissions undertaken. Available from R&C Joinery.

Great British Life: Rainbow’s Farmyard Friends is a box set of seven beautiful children’s books.Rainbow’s Farmyard Friends is a box set of seven beautiful children’s books. (Image: Tracey Elliot-Reep)

Rainbow’s Farmyard Friends box set of seven beautiful children’s books for early readers, written and photographed by Dartmoor photographer Tracey Elliot-Reep, £25 +P&P to include a special offer of A Day on Dartmoor with Rainbow the Pony RRP £5.99.

Great British Life: A hand-crafted wooden catapult game of dexterity and skill.A hand-crafted wooden catapult game of dexterity and skill. (Image: Good Things Gifts)

Pucket Catapult Board Game, a hand-crafted wooden catapult game of dexterity and skill, £47, from Good Things Gifts.

Great British Life: This jigsaw puzzle is locally made in Dorset from environmentally friendly materials.This jigsaw puzzle is locally made in Dorset from environmentally friendly materials. (Image: Donkey Sanctuary)

Delightful Rachel and Joey donkey 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle. Locally made in Dorset from environmentally friendly materials, £15.95, from The Donkey Sanctuary.

Great British Life: Nine polar characters and their frozen landscape are made from hand-loomed eco-friendly cotton.Nine polar characters and their frozen landscape are made from hand-loomed eco-friendly cotton. (Image: Good Things Gifts)

Polar Explorer Play Set Toy Pouch, a certified Fair Trade colourful set of nine polar characters and their frozen landscape made from hand-loomed eco-friendly cotton, made in Sri Lanka, £28. Available from South Brent-based ethical gift company Good Things Gifts.

Great British Life: The popular and fun stable is the perfect companion to the Schleich range of 1:24 scale equestrian models.The popular and fun stable is the perfect companion to the Schleich range of 1:24 scale equestrian models. (Image: Brushwood Toys)

South Molton-based Brushwood Toys offers the popular and fun stable, the perfect companion to the Schleich range of 1:24 scale equestrian models. It includes three individual stable blocks, plus a tack and feed room. Removable roof sections open the whole building up for unhindered play, £73.95.

Great British Life: The Dartmoor Artist has created this merry go round horse bookmark.The Dartmoor Artist has created this merry go round horse bookmark. (Image: Dartmoor Artist)

Merry-go-round horse bookmark, £24, by the Dartmoor Artist.

Great British Life: This Wildflower Seed Gift Set is by Seed of Hope, a social enterprise.This Wildflower Seed Gift Set is by Seed of Hope, a social enterprise. (Image: Good Things Gifts)

Wildflower Seed Gift Set by Seed of Hope, a social enterprise that helps people with mental health problems to change their lives through recovery-based therapeutic gardening, £10. Available from South Brent-based ethical gift company Good Things Gifts.

Great British Life: These socks are made exclusively from Corrymoor mohair.These socks are made exclusively from Corrymoor mohair. (Image: Corrymoor)

Corrymoor Companion mohair socks in duck egg blue — grown, spun, dyed and knitted in Britain, made exclusively from Corrymoor mohair, £14.90.

Great British Life: Devon author Michael Jordan's new book, The Mara Document.Devon author Michael Jordan's new book, The Mara Document. (Image: Michael Jordan)

Devon author Michael Jordan intrigues readers with the discovery of a cryptic ancient document in his new book, The Mara Document. As the document becomes translated the mystery surrounding it only deepens, £9.99, available from all good bookshops

Great British Life: Olverum Restful Sleep Pillow Mist works to support and enhance each stage of your natural nighttime sleep.Olverum Restful Sleep Pillow Mist works to support and enhance each stage of your natural nighttime sleep. (Image: Olverum)

Olverum Restful Sleep Pillow Mist works to support and enhance each stage of your natural nighttime sleep. Easy to use and helps to regulate circadian rhythms disrupted by health and lifestyle factors, 50ml glass bottle with fine mist spray, £25.

Great British Life: Crafty Ponies offers a fantastic selection of horses of all colours.Crafty Ponies offers a fantastic selection of horses of all colours. (Image: Crafty Ponies)

Crafty Ponies offers a fantastic selection of horses of all colours with a plethora of accessories, including saddles, bridles, bandages, rugs, headcollars — a fantastic way for youngsters to learn, £25 for a pony, with accessories sold separately, available from Hidden Oak Equine and Country, Aylesbeare

Great British Life: The Equidry coat is great for any outdoorsy sorts.The Equidry coat is great for any outdoorsy sorts. (Image: Sophie Lefevre)

Created and produced by an equestrian family in Barnstaple, the Equidry coat is described as ‘the ultimate equestrian coat’, however, it is great for any outdoorsy sorts! It is over-sized and breathable with a fleece lining and lightweight waterproof outer. Available in a range of stunning colours, from £149 for adults, children’s sizes also available.

Great British Life: Hemp by Hownd is balm for your pet.Hemp by Hownd is balm for your pet. (Image: Hownd)

Hemp by Hownd Skin Nose and Paw Balm 50g, £10, from Pets at Home stores across Devon.

Great British Life: Experience a Rewild Weekend in Devon.Experience a Rewild Weekend in Devon. (Image: Outdoors Group)

Experience a Rewild Weekend in Devon from The Outdoors Group, includes food and accommodation for two nights, £300.

Great British Life: A ticket for the Sahara Banger Rally could be just the thing.A ticket for the Sahara Banger Rally could be just the thing. (Image: G. Kaps)

Need to buy a gift for an adventurous soul? A ticket for the Sahara Banger Rally could be just the thing. Organised by Devon-based vehicle expedition specialists Max Adventure, the rally invites car enthusiasts to buy an old banger and enjoy two weeks of adventure, from £895. Each team is asked to raise a minimum of £250 for their chosen charity.

Great British Life: Guests can choose from a range of dining experiences at High Grange.Guests can choose from a range of dining experiences at High Grange. (Image: Matt Austin)

High Grange, based in Dalwood, East Devon, is a rural retreat offering fine dining over fire. Guests can choose from a range of dining experiences from £45 per person, making it a fantastic gift.

Great British Life: Angela Langford Skincare offers a tailor-made solution to each unique skincare concern.Angela Langford Skincare offers a tailor-made solution to each unique skincare concern. (Image: Angela Langford)

British brand Angela Langford lovingly creates organic, vegan, cruelty free, mood-boosting skincare products by hand. This highly effective, affordable, natural range harnesses the finest ingredients from nature’s larder to feed your skin - with no chemical nasties. Suitable for even the most temperamental of complexions, Angela Langford Skincare offers a tailor-made solution to each unique skincare concern. From £19.50.