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10 Best... Blue Health Breaks

Make the most of the sea’s restorative powers on a wellbeing break by the coast – from wild-swimming retreats to mindful walking along the cliffs

10 Romantic Stays By The Sea

Escape to our pick of cosy coastal retreats for a bonding break à deux

SOOTHED BY THE SEA

Retreating to a seashore hideaway could be the catalyst for recalibrating your life while truly resting a tired mind and body, says Jacob Little, who made the journey north to discover the simple solace offered by the Highlands island of Eilean Shona

OCEAN ADVOCATE

Filmmaker and explorer Philippe Cousteau Jnr – grandson of one of the world’s first famous marine conservationists, the legendary Jacques Cousteau – is building his own legacy with EarthEcho International, his youth project dedicated to environmental education

TAKING THE SALT PATH

Brighton sea swimmers the Salty Seabirds have encouraged hundreds of novices to experience the glow of wellbeing following a dip in the ocean – and the rewarding sense of community that goes with it

20 HOMES to buy BESIDE the SEA...

From an Irish hideaway to a waterside manse in Scotland, here’s our pick of the latest properties for sale by the sea

EVERYTHING POINTS TO THE SEA

coast editor-in-chief Alex Fisher tries a rejuvenating blue health break at the Scarlet Hotel & Spa in Cornwall

20 Homes To Buy Beside The Sea...

From a cliff-top home in Cornwall to a beach hut on the Isle of Wight, here’s our pick of the latest properties for sale by the sea

10 Best... Life-Enriching Travel Ideas

From building a boat to ballroom dancing – enjoy acquiring new life skills on a learning break by the sea

Inspired By The Coast

From their design studio near Newquay, Kara Wilson and Dave Barker make folk art wooden decorations, and Christmas is one of their busiest times

Making The Move

Many of us aspire to live by the sea and in the next pages we give you the information you need to make that dream a reality

Bread-Making In Mawgan Porth

Caroline Wheater learns how to make artisan-style bread in a dreamy location on the North Cornwall coast

Rewild Your Garden

Think global, act local, has long been the advice of environmentalists. Often the problems seem overwhelming, but one step at a time, we can make a difference. With that in mind, coast editor-in-chief Alex Fisher is going on a year’s journey to make her garden more wildlife friendly. Will you join her?

A Hastings Haven

This Victorian house on the south coast has been given a modern renovation by Emily and Gareth Rees, who have turned it from two separate flats into a quirky family home

The Coastal Explorer People-Watching

In this month’s Coastal Explorer, author, artist and adventurer William Thomson reveals the useful clues other sea-users can impart

Perfect Pub

The Ship at Dunwich, Suffolk

Coast Character

Artist and farmer’s wife, Julie Gregory, is inspired by Northumberland’s dramatic North Sea coastline, with its wonderful light and ever-changing mood

10 Best... Festive Breaks

From stylish seaside house parties to gourmet Christmas experiences, a seasonal stay by the coast makes for a memorable end to the year

The Wholefish

We love the inspired ideas of Australian-born chef Josh Niland, shortlisted for the Ethical Thinking category in the 2019 World Restaurant Awards, for his ‘whole fish’ approach that wastes no edible part of the fish. Try some of his innovative recipes for yourself at your festive gatherings and parties

Rewild Your Garden

As Britain faces a sharp decline in our native wildlife species, coast editor-in-chief Alex Fisher begins a year’s journey to make her garden more wildlife-friendly. Will you join her?

Fan The Flames

Mesmerising and magical, a real fire is a tonic over the winter season, warming up your hands and your heart

Inspired By The Coast

In the depths of winter, artist Becky Bettesworth’s nostalgic coastal prints rekindle memories of blissful summer days by the sea

Soaring Success

Amidst the cliff ledges and coastal pine trees of the isle of mull a triumphant conservation story is unfolding, as 20 pairs of endangered white-tailed eagles make the island a unique stronghold.

Conkering The Coast

A coastal lifestyle was all the inspiration rupert holloway needed to found conker spirit, dorset’s first gin distillery.

Sail Away

Tim James and Nicole Thompson took on a rundown farmstead in North Norfolk and have transformed it into a sociable family home, reflecting the colours of the nearby coast.

Building a Life by the Sea

Nicola O’Mara and John Merriman used their design-andbuild skills to revive a run-down property in Port Isaac, on Cornwall’s north coast

Waves Of Inspiration

In a sea pilot’s house on the Suffolk coast, which she recently renovated with her husband David Stillman, architect Vicky Thornton displays her own-design textile pieces and hand-thrown ceramics.

20 Homes To Buy Beside The Sea...

From a grand coastal farmhouse in Scotland to a modern maritime pad in Cornwall, here’s our pick of the latest homes on the market.

10 Best... Coastal Designer-Makers

Furnish your home with unique, hand-crafted pieces that have been inspired by the sea – from rustic contemporary ceramics to vibrant enamelware.

The Ceramic House

After ceramicist Kay Aplin bought an end-of-terrace house in a quiet street in Brighton she gradually transformed it into a living artwork with unique holiday accommodation.