Indholdsfortegnelse for January 2025 i Coast

A lovely reader I bumped into at the Southampton Boat Show recently told me she loved the magazine “because it always gives me choices of places I can visit…or otherwise, dream about visiting”. Well Elaine, this one is for you – we have plenty for the visitor or the dreamer this issue! Chief among those would be our profile of Scotland’s iconic NC500 coastal route as it approaches the tenth anniversary of its creation. For a lover of coastal scenery and the open road, it must be just about top of the bucket list for a visit here in the UK. And maybe not just the one visit either – with so many miles stretching out in front of you and such a varied and stimulating range of communities, beaches and…

FIND OF THE MONTH Seasalt is one of Cornwall’s largest employers and its designers have always taken inspiration from the coastal landscape and maritime heritage of the area. The new menswear collection celebrates the earthy tones of rockpool, beach and ocean, as worn here in a Curator Shirt in ‘Shallows’, a Sailor Shirt in ‘Duet Breton Chalk Sunstone, and Bowman Trousers in ‘Seagrass’, all made from traceable organic cotton. (seasaltcornwall.com)…

Guarantee yourself a whole year’s worth of Vitamin Sea with a subscription to Coast, the only monthly magazine which shares your love of our stunning shores. Or a subscription is also perfect as a gift for someone special in your life. By joining the coast community, you’ll get to enjoy all the beauty that our coastline has to offer including the best staycations, the dream homes, moving guides, the walks, and places to eat. Every month we truly help you to make the most of the coast. Look out too for our special monthly guides on coastal activities, plus a special focus each issue on ten fabulous things to do by the sea every month. And it really couldn’t be easier to sign up for a whole year’s subscription –…

Hatch on the Harbour, with its laid back vibe and outdoor seating on the harbourside, is a definite highlight of any visit to Weymouth. Seafood is sourced straight from local in-shore fishing boats and the excellent wine is served in white and blue enameled metal tumblers, which is certainly a talking point! The incredibly delicious Portland lobster and Dorset scallops were seriously good. hatchontheharbour.com A visit to its sister restaurant, Catch at The Old Fish Market, which serves the multi award-winning local Langham sparkling wines, is now on the list for a future occasion. catchattheoldfishmarket.com Billy Winters is an absolute must to go to for its Caribbean-style beach bar and diner feel. Originally a shipping container, it can be found at the Ferry Bridge Boatyard on Portland beach road and…

Views and foodie experiences don’t come much better than at The Beach Hut, the charming beachside restaurant which forms part of The Watergate Bay Hotel complex in north Cornwall. A blend of considered food and carefree dining, The Beach Hut combines classic favourites with plant-based dishes for a sustainable take on that post-beach refuel when you have taken to the wide open spaces of the sands or are in need of sustenance after a rejuvenating surf. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day from 9.30am in the morning to 9pm in the evening, The Beach Hut is a laid back slice of loveliness in an idyllic coastal location. And while you’re on site, why not explore all the hotel has to offer with fabulous rooms and suites to stay…

CAN YOU AFFORD IT? RYE: £471,871 RYE HARBOUR: £375,625 CAMBER: £335,319 PLAYDEN: £590,816 *AVERAGE SOLD HOUSE PRICES, PAST 12 MONTHS FROM RIGHTMOVE (AUGUST 2024) With its cobbled streets, medieval architecture and quaint assortment of independent shops, cafes and restaurants, you’re hard pushed to find a coastal town as picturesque as Rye. I could be biased (I got married here, in the Georgian town hall) but going by the hordes of visitors, mostly vying for a picture of the famously steep and Instagrammable Mermaid Street (it’s one of the most photographed in the UK), I’m not wrong. Rye is regularly listed on UK top places to live polls. Indeed, the iconic Mermaid Street, which is lined with wellpreserved Tudor and Georgian buildings – including the 12th Century Mermaid Inn thought to…

TREAT AND REWARD YOUR PUP THIS CHRISTMAS Looking for guilt-free treats? Check out Wilsons grain-free Turkey & Cranberry Treats and Mince Pie Festive Treats, packed with nutritious ingredients and 100 per cent natural goodness. 70g bag, £4. For an omega-packed feast, dogs will love the Wee Salmon Crunchies, freeze-dried natural whole salmon, supporting a healthy immune system, skin and coat, and joint health. 70g £9.99. wilsonspetfood.co.uk If you would like to see your doggie product or service featured on this page in a future issue of Coast please contact Sharon Joanes on 01732 442246 or email sharon@talk-media.uk…

As well as boasting one of the most attention-grabbing restaurants in north Norfolk (plus a bar, lounge and library to relax in) The Maltings at Weybourne is splendidly dogfriendly, writes RICHARD BRYSON. With its inviting log burner in the Bolding Bar, dogs can stay cosy and warm during winter nights, while in summer, the outdoor piazza offers a space for them to sunbathe by the table. The first floor of The Stables is especially suited for both guests and their canine companions, featuring a small fenced garden where dogs can enjoy their own slice of paradise. Go to your bedroom and furry guests can snuggle into Ralph & Co dog beds and there are Dock & Bay towels for post-swim or walk clean-ups. Dogs are allowed throughout most of The…

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JO CAIRD Jo is a freelance writer and editor based between east London and Suffolk, just up the coast from the Walberswick South wold Ferry, which she writes about in this issue. Jo covers all manner of environmental and nature based pursuits in her work, including conservation, citizen science and scuba diving. RACHAEL SHARPE A journalist with over 20 years’ experience, Rachael specialises in lifestyle and technology. She lives in Topsham, Devon, but seems to be spending a lot of time in Dawlish at the moment – either riding there or visiting for an exhilarating sea swim with her dog! In this issue she interviews Ilfracombe artist Alison Rowe. ELKE WINZER Elke is an Exmoor-based PR & events consultant with a deep love for excellent food and great appreciation for…

1 THIS MUG Enjoy a hot drink sipped from an ocean-inspired bone china mug by Powderhound, a brand which celebrates the fun things in life including skiing, surfing and pet dogs. (Surfers Mug, from £19.50, powderhound.london) 2 THIS RUG Keep cosy this winter underneath a thick woollen throw made in Sweden – the striped design is woven from eco lambswool, from the first shearing of a sheep. (Olle Saffron throw, £79, countrymouse.co.uk) 3 THIS JOURNAL Record your thoughts and plans inside a faux leather journal with a mental health focus, broken down into sections designed to help track moods and understand sources of anxiety. (£32.50, discoveryjournal.co.uk) 4 THESE EARRINGS Treat yourself or a friend to a pair of Wrack Tideline earrings handcrafted in brushed brass and aluminium by designer Kirsty…

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Until the late 1930s, Saundersfoot was primarily a mining community. Unlike neighbouring Tenby, which has been a popular tourist destination since Victorian times, tourism didn’t arrive at this Pembrokeshire village until much later. It has taken a while to mature. But over the last two decades, Saundersfoot, with a big sandy bay at low tide, has morphed from a destination catering to bucket-and-spade and hiking holidays to one with fine dining, excellent seafood and superb accommodation. There are fresh places to stay right in the harbour and new learning centres showcasing the village’s coal mining history. We arrive at Saunders foot station which is one-and-a-half miles from the seafront and centre of the village. A taxi is waiting to take us to the harbour. At the end of the harbour…

PUTTING THE BIRTHDAY BOOT IN Tackle the beach or the coast path in style this winter in a pair of special anniversary boots produced by specialists Muck Boot. Celebrating their 25th anniversary, Muck Boot has unveiled a limited edition Chore boot, adorned in their iconic Muck Green with reflective silver highlights and a special commemorative logo. With a 100 per cent waterproof design, 5mm neoprene construction, and easy-to-clean rubber, these are ideal for coast lovers. muckbootcompany.co.uk KEEN ON A NEW MODE OF COASTAL WALKING Getting the right hiking shoe for coastal adventures can often prove problematic, but the new 450 Dirt from experts KEEN solves that. Featuring the KEEN. CURVE design – a unique combination of highrebound cushioning and a contoured, athletic fit, we tested these shoes over many seaside…

From Cornwall to Sussex, spa hotels to luxury B&Bs, the Good Hotel Guide shares some recommended dog-friendly hotels by the sea Beachcroft Hotel, Bognor Regis The Beachcroft Hotel in Felpham offers a blissful Sussex escape in a location that once inspired the writings of William Blake. This green and pleasant land is also blessed with beachside beauty, and the hotel sits in pride of place overlooking the water. Welcoming, contemporary and relaxed, it has a variety of rooms and suites, and guests delight in exploring the great outdoors. Walks on Felpham Beach, which is dog-friendly all year round, or amidst the chalky hills of The South Downs National Park, are just some of the adventures guests and their four-legged friends enjoy. When they return, there is a Doggy Station where…

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Alison Rowe’s life changed dramatically when she moved to Ilfracombe from south east London in 2016 and she certainly hasn’t looked back. When Alison and her husband, Martin, decided to overhaul their lives they chose Ilfracombe, after falling in love with the town while house-sitting for her brother. Artist Alison reveals: “Having made the decision that Ilfracombe was going to be our home, my brother, who had a real desire to do a Grand Designs type of build, then found us a house in a fantastic position that was ideal for redevelopment. We now live up a cliff with views right over Ilfracombe and the sea. “The build was a complete family affair – my husband and one son are carpenters, the other son is very skilful and my brother…

Several years ago, interior designer and vintage dealer Alison Payge and her daughter Coco Royle decided to pool their creative talents to establish a cornucopia of small, affordable delights – everything from vintage necklaces to tumble stones to Lindy Bop repro clothing. For three years they ran their shop in trendy Gorleston-on-Sea, near Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, but in June ’24 relocated to the Suffolk coast – namely London Road South in Lowestoft – to join a growing crowd of small independent shops situated right by the seafront, promenade and two traditional piers. Alison explains: “At CoCo Pretty Things we sell silver jewellery, vintage costume jewellery, crystals, vintage collectables, and repro dresses. We needed to be by the sea and with the beach parallel to the shops, this is a…

January Blues? Not a bit of it. There is no such thing when you have happy thoughts to keep your pecker up. I like to do this by going through my memory bank, so, for this month’s column, I am going to talk about one of the year’s most fun events. Here in Bude, on the first weekend in September we put on a belly boarding competition, The Flexbury and District Half Boarding Champs. It is an absolute shambles of a contest, with rules we make up on the day, trophies made from old stuff I find in the garage and a lineup of locals, diehards, mavericks and people who should know better. Thinking about it makes me smile because it’s always fun, no matter the conditions. In 2024 we…

Even though the London 2012 Olympics was some 13 years ago, for a 13-year-old sailor the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) is still full of inspiration. This was particularly the case as our visit to this now historic sailing venue coincided with the British Olympic Sailing team’s participation in last summer’s Olympic regatta in Marseille. My wife Hayley and I had come to Weymouth for the ITCA Topper UK National Championships 2024 with our son George, who is a keen sailor and member of the Salcombe Yacht Club. George, alongside two other club members, was competing against 130 young sailors in a weeklong competition. One of the sponsors of the event, Luke Morrison, CEO of Rooster Sailing Ltd, a technical watersports clothing brand, says: “We believe that nurturing…

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It’s a much lamented fact, that the seasons start earlier each year. So even though Christmas still surrounds us, it’s hard not to have at least half an eye on the spring trends that are already trickling in. So what does 2025 have in store? COLOURS Trending colours are there as a guide – helping interiors and accessory designers create new matching looks. Pantone have become the kings of colour, these graphic design giants have long offered us a Colour of the Year and interiors fans wait with bated breath. In 2024 that colour was Peach Fuzz, which received a mixed reception (although seemed to grow on us by the autumn). But in 2025, one of Pantone’s predicted Colours of the Year is Future Dusk, a blend of deep violet…

If you would like to NOMINATE YOUR POOCH to feature in Dog of the Month, please email us at coast.ed@kelsey.co.uk Here is my three-year-old brindle rescue lurcher Leo enjoying Gairloch Beach on Scotland’s sunny West Highland coast. He later enjoyed a paddle in the sea. Diane West, North Yorkshire This is our fabulous puppy Blue enjoying his first trip on our yacht, which is moored on the Beaulieu River. The first of many adventures at sea! Tina Daniel, New Forest, Hampshire This is our Jack Russell Doris enjoying the sun and view over Porthmellon beach, Cornwall. Paula Grey, Swansea This is my daughter Kirsty’s dog Oban, who is a working cocker, taken in Cornwall. He loves the sea and a ball on the beach. Peter Worroll, Benson, Oxfordshire This is…

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