Caines departed Gidleigh Park in January 2016[5] and was replaced by Michelin-starred chef, Michael Wignall.

However, a meeting with Andrew Brownsword in early 2000 resulted in a partnership and the purchase of the Royal Clarence Hotel, Exeter in October 2000.

[citation needed] Caines and John Burton Race represented the Southwest of England in the BBC television series Great British Menu in 2006.

In 2016, Caines opened Lympstone Manor,[19] a luxury boutique hotel and restaurant near Exmouth, Devon, which he describes as "the realisation of a dream, my vision of country house hospitality for the 21st Century".

Caines relaunched The Cove Restaurant, situated in Maenporth near Falmouth in Cornwall, which had been owned and operated by Arty Williams and Annette Rickard for 17 years.

The relaunch began on 10 March 2020 and was billed to offer a "relaxed and informal approach to dining that is designed to attract families, locals and holidaymakers alike".