Indholdsfortegnelse for May 2022 i Coast

The world of glamping has blossomed during the past two years, with unique and exciting places to stay being added almost daily. I love camping, but hate packing up a car full of equipment for a family camp before heading out, so the idea of showing up to a beautiful bell tent, with a comfy bed, camping stove and solar lighting overlooking the ocean, has enormous appeal. In this issue, we’ve sought out some of the best glamping spots by the sea, from cliff-top tipis in Cornwall to a remote yurt on Orkney, to find out more turn to page 35. If you’re thinking about taking a trip to Norfolk, we have also compiled our top 10 hot hotels to stay in (page 93), if you feel that we’ve left…

FIND OF THE MONTH British furniture maker Ercol was founded in 1920 and remains a family-owned company based in the UK. Its classic Windsor Collection includes solid ash dining chairs in 11 different finishes, with 30 seat pad options. From £445 per chair (01844 271800, ercol.com).…

BOOK of the MONTH This book is a celebration of the wildlife that can be found in and around our waterways, from oceans and rivers to rockpools and ponds. Written by plant scientist and cold-water swimmer Susanne Masters, who has explored the coast of England, Wales and Scotland in a campervan, it reveals how aquatic life enriches and interacts with human existence. A great book for swimmers, paddleboarders, dog walkers, families – anyone with a passion for the great outdoors who wants to learn about what lies beneath the surface. Wild Waters by Susanne Masters (£20, paperback, Vertebrate Publishing).…

In a wonderful spot overlooking Custom House Quay in the heart of Falmouth, Morgans is a fascinating gallery that opened in April 2021 and is committed to showcasing the work of both established and emerging artists, especially those with Cornish links. This family business is run by Ann Morgan, her husband Tony Holmes and their three daughters Martha, Ella and Clara, who are all involved in art and design. Together the family have transformed this 19th-century five-storey building from a solicitor’s office into a beautiful light-filled exhibition space, with the ground floor devoted to series of rolling exhibitions and a lower gallery offering a carefully curated selection of independently crafted homewares and paintings. The three upper floors contain studio spaces for local painters, ceramicists and designers (morgansfalmouth.com).…

Subscribe to coast today to fill your month with vitamin sea! Become part of our lovely coast community and discover the best places for amazing staycations, where to find deserted sandy beaches, excellent restaurants with sea views, and incredible wildlife encounters. Learn about the fascinating history and culture on our shores, and meet artists and makers who will share their craft tips with you, plus top chefs who share their recipes! As well as providing an immersive travel experience, we also seek out great coastal properties for sale by the sea every month. Those who are looking to move to the coast can learn about up-and-coming seaside locations, and find advice on decorating your home and making the most of a coastal life. Guarantee your copy every month with a…

Get closer to nature, taste the salt on your lips, and have an adventure in one of our favourite glampsites by the sea this summer. You don’t have to forgo comfort or luxury, either. You can stay in a camping pod with underfloor heating at a vineyard in Yorkshire with the sea surrounding you on three sides, or climb in the hot tub alongside a 1970s Airstream in Devon. If you want to be a little more off-grid, why not try a new campervan site for one on the stunning Northumberland coastline? Whether you want to commune with the dinosaurs on a Dorset beach or hang out in a luxury vintage-horse box in Northern Ireland, how better to start the summer with a bang than trying something a little different?…

Surfing is more popular than ever, which means lessons in big groups and well-known spots packed with beginners tackling their first waves. But there are still many out-of-the-way places with space on sand and sea. Scotland’s far north coast and islands are remarkably quiet, despite world-class waves. And away from the surf scene in Portrush, Northern Ireland has many huge, flat strands with ideal waves for beginners. Explore distant corners of Wales or the far reaches of Cornwall, or head to Ireland – one of the best places in the world for surfing off the beaten path – for stunning rural beaches. 1 MAGHERAROARTY STRAND, COUNTY DONEGAL, IRELAND The rural tip of northwest Donegal has beaches with real wow factor, like crescent-shaped Magheraroarty Strand, which faces the ancient islands of the…

‘I can’t get enough of rockpools,’ says artist Hannah Wisdom, who lives close to a tidal creek at Tamerton Foliot, near Plymouth. One of her favourite places is Wembury Bay, seven miles away. ‘It has a huge, rocky shore with loads of rockpools. Each one is like a little world, full of different colours, with seaweeds, sea anemones, crusty mussels, limpets in crevices, small crabs hiding, a fish or two, or a shrimp darting across. I find it really magical.’ These seashore creatures and other marine animals are the main characters in her playful fabric and embroidery collages mounted on to old sea charts – a brown crab scuttling across the beach at Wembury, dolphins leaping at Yealm Head, mackerel swimming in Whitsand Bay, and an octopus creeping across the…

GO DEEP ON THE DART Set on the eastern bank of the River Dart a few minutes from Dartmouth, Noss on Dart marina (below) offers easy access to some of the most beautiful anchorages and ports in Devon. Now, as part of Premier Marinas’ £75m ongoing redevelopment programme, there is an opportunity to secure one of just two 25m deep-water berths for larger yachts too. ‘The floating marina was completed last summer and we’re delighted to now offer these deep-water berths, which are extremely rare on the River Dart,’ said Andy Osman CMM, general manager. Both berths will be on D Pontoon – two spaces on a run of pontoon measuring approximately 100m long. For information on berthing at Noss on Dart, call 01489 884060, or go to premiermarinas.com/Marina-Berth-Options/Annual-Berthing/Annual-Quote-Step-1. TEAM…

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PAUL MILES Paul is a nationally published features writer who loves water, wild swimming and coastal walking. He especially loves visiting the South Downs near Eastbourne, a place he’s grown to know well since his parents relocated there when he was young. He no longer lives by the sea but does live on water, on a narrowboat where he occasionally dabbles in art. He enjoyed the playful spirit of Suzi Lowe’s collage workshop in Brighton (see page 76) revisiting techniques he hadn’t tried since primary school, but, as ever, ran out of time. HENLEY SPIERS With a passion for the ocean, Henley was a globe-trotting dive instructor before becoming an award-winning underwater photographer, recognised in the Sony World Photography Awards. Half British, half French, he relocated to Devon with his…

1 THIS MAGAZINE Treat yourself to the latest issue of coast Saltwater Living and discover the best staycations, from family breaks and dog-friendly getaways to self-catering cottages with sea views (£6.99, shop.kelsey.co.uk). 2 THIS CHOCOLATE Hand-made in Hastings, this single-origin chocolate bar is made in small batches using the best ingredients from around the world. There are also truffles, giant buttons and tins of hot chocolate (£5, only-coco.co.uk). 3 THIS WASHBAG Try this canvas washbag, which is large enough to stow all your toiletries for holidays and adventures on land and sea. It’s printed with the RNLI logo and is hand-crafted from recycled sails (£48, shop.rnli.org). 4 THIS GIN Seafarer’s Gin includes samphire and seaweed foraged from the Cornish coast. It hails from a small, family-run distillery that produces an…

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Cook, author and no-nonsense mum to three hungry teenagers, Nadiya Hussain MBE was the winner of 2015’s Great British Bake Off in a finale watched by over 13 million viewers. Now based in Milton Keynes with her family, she’s a national treasure, with several BBC2 cookery series under her belt, along with some fascinating travelogues and reports for The One Show. Nadiya has more than five cookery books to her name and writes a regular column in The Times. Her most recent BBC2 series, Nadiya’s Fast Flavours, showcases her flamboyant and imaginative interpretation of classic dishes and family favourites, all designed to save time but max out on flavour. Here, she shares three tasty recipes with coast – two starring seafood and one yummy cake to delight food-loving family and…

1 MUNDESLEY £1,200,000 Previous page: Handsome brick-built Meadow House has seven bedrooms and masses of character, including open fireplaces and original floors, plus a garden with a decked sun terrace and hot tub. Coast and Country Estate Agents (01263 800474, coastandcountryea.co.uk). 2 TRIMINGHAM £600,000 Due to cliff erosion, cash buyers are being sought for Cliff House, a Victorian property with six bedrooms – all with sea views – plus a large, heated swimming pool and 1.75 acres of land. The coastal town of Cromer is just a 10-minute drive away. Coast and Country Estate Agents (01263 800474, coastandcountryea.co.uk). 3 HEACHAM £28,000 The blue-and-white hut at No 3 North Beach has a covered veranda and glazed double doors. Inside is a sink unit and hob, plus storage and two day beds. The North Beach…

COFFEE BUOY The raw-wood interior of the Buoy Coffee House is the perfect place to get your energy levels back up after a long walk to explore the marshes, savouring the appropriately named Grey Seal Coffee made by local Blakeney roasters. @buoy_coffee_house ACTIVITY COASTAL EXPLORATION COMPANY Explore the myriad creeks around Blakeney with the Coastal Exploration Company, which runs a fleet of traditional sailing boats complete with tan sails, wooden construction and salty seadog skippers with vast local knowledge. coastalexplorationcompany.co.uk @coastalexplorationcompany DRINK THE KINGS ARMS Dating back 250 years to Georgian times, The Kings Arms is your quintessential North Norfolk inn, ideal for snuggling into a corner with a pint of proper beer and watching the locals at the bar telling stories of their wild adventures. The Kings Arms also offers…

I’D LOVE TO HEAR YOUR VIEWS! Please email me with your ideas, feedback, creative projects and reports of your coastal adventures at coast.ed@kelsey.co.uk. @alexfishermedia SOUTHWOLD IS SPECIAL Here is a photo of our special seaside bolthole in Southwold. We have views of the iconic lighthouse from our courtyard garden. This row of cottages is one of the most photographed views in Southwold – we are very blessed to have this place. As a little girl I would sit on East Green for picnics with my grandparents, while Grandad bough a beer from the Sole Bay Inn on the corner. Southwold has had an incredible influence in my life. Fleur Bateman A WORD OF THANKS Like many others, 2021 was not a good year for me. When at my lowest in…

My favourite place is Ringstead Bay in Dorset. My family have lived there for generations and as a child I would spend weekends visiting my grandparents at their cottage. My grandmother still lives there and I live close by in Weymouth, so I visit often. It’s my sanctuary – the most relaxing place I know, away from any main roads and normal civilisation. I can spend all day just chilling on the long beach, which is never crowded. When I’m training, we kite out of Portland harbour and often venture to Ringstead Bay. I always wave up to Grandma and she will wave back if she sees a group of colourful kites out. What I love most about the Jurassic Coast is that there is so much to do that…

One of Britain’s leading seafood chefs, Mitch Tonks, has launched a new online fishmonger, Seafood at Home, that promises a sea-toplate delivery time of just 24 hours. Based close to Brixham fish market, the Seafood at Home team controls the entire process, from boat (Mitch has his own day boat, Rockfisher) to preparation (it’s just 17m from quayside to prep kitchen), sustainable packaging to swift delivery, meaning time can be minimised between when a fish is landed to the moment it reaches the customer. ‘For too long the fish supply chain has meant that getting our hands on really fresh fish is only possible for those living by the sea,’ says Mitch. ‘By changing the process entirely, Seafood at Home brings the joys of the fish market to everyone to…

The Morvern Peninsula is a remote place. Our house is at the end of a long, single-track road and we overlook the Sound of Mull, across to Tobermory. There are sea otters on the shoreline and majestic golden eagles soaring around. The nearest supermarket is at Fort William, an hour-and-a-half away. My parents bought the Drimnin Estate in 2002 as a retirement project – part of the attraction was the seven miles of coastline it came with. Ancient woodland leads down to heather-clad sward above the beach where there’s an abundance of seaweed. We have a chapel, too, St Columba’s, used for weddings and concerts – it’s where I got married. My parents are passionate about music and invite youth groups to practise or perform. In 2013 I left my…

1 BRIXHAM, DEVON £625,000 Previous page: This desirable home is in a gated development called Moorings Reach. It has three bedrooms and great access to the harbour, marina and town centre, and its patio is the perfect place to catch the evening sun while watching the boats. Bradleys (01803 882715, bradleys-estate-agents.co.uk). 2 BALBLAIR, HIGHLAND £450,000 Dating all the way back to 1650, The Old Store sits on a peninsula at Ferryton Point on the shores of the Cromarty Firth. This renovated three/four-bedroom house comes with almost two acres of land, including its own private beach. Galbraith (01463 224343, galbraithgroup.com). 3 BUDLEIGH SALTERTON, DEVON £435,000 You’ll love this property’s views over the communal grounds to the sea. No 4 Blueberry Downs is a ground-floor flat with two bedrooms, a sitting room with a bay window that…

1 FOR SEAL TRIPS… BLAKENEY HOTEL, BLAKENEY This family-run hotel wins hearts thanks to its quayside location and views across the estuary and salt marshes. There are more than 60 rooms, many of which look out over the water. Others have direct access to the garden and are perfect for dog owners. While away some time in the heated indoor pool and be sure to take a boat trip to see the seals at Blakeney Point. Prices start at £306 for bed and breakfast (blakeney-hotel.co.uk). 2 FOR ROMANCE… CLEY WINDMILL, CLEY-NEXT-THE-SEA Full of character and history, Cley Windmill has been a North Norfolk landmark since the early 19th century. It’s full of quirks, including a circular dining room, fourposter beds and even a bedroom in a tower that’s accessed by ladder. The…

The channels connecting the marshes with the sea can be a tempestuous place with the wrong combination of wind, tide and swell. Remembering the saying ‘you get lots of old sailors, and plenty of bold sailors, but not many bold old sailors’, it would be sensible to wait for the right wind to make a dash for the North Sea and our next harbour. Luckily, there is plenty to do around Blakeney and the perfect way to while away a day is for some exploration through the creeks with the Coastal Exploration Company, founded by former Marine Henry Chamberlain. Blending oldschool sailing with wild swimming and foraging, the trip from Wells-next-the-Sea to Blakeney will totally immerse you in the wonders of the North Norfolk coast. The tide is critical for…

STUCK FOR A BIRTHDAY GIFT? We know that people love to give a coast magazine subscription as a gift, so we have created this offer specifically for that purpose. As well as having a copy of our gorgeous magazine delivered to their door in plasticfree paper packaging every month, they will also get a calendar at Christmas and you will get a free coast journal, to either keep for yourself, or pass on as part of your gift. Instead of a single celebration, your gift will keep giving, reminding your loved one that you are thinking about them throughout the year. @alexfishermedia Terms and conditions: Offer available for UK customers only. You will pay £39.99 for 12 issues (1 year). Discounts are calculated on the full cover price. Gift is…