April 25, 2024
Stay in a gorgeous cottage on the Somerset coast
CHARLOTTE SKIDMORE enjoys a break in a gorgeous cottage with mod cons near the Somerset coast. Where in the country can you sit in a hot tub on an evening and enjoy the stunning sounds…
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April 25, 2024
Visit Porthleven
SUE McQUEENIE enjoys a relaxing break in the charming Cornish harbour town of Porthleven. Nestled neatly between Land’s End and Lizard point, along the rugged coastline of Cornwall, the quaint fishing village of Porthleven is…
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April 25, 2024
Hot hotel: The Nici, Bournemouth
Coast editor Andy Cooper takes a visit to The Nici in Bournemouth, and shares what he discovers. WHAT’S THE BUZZ? Buzz is indeed the right word for THE NICI, this super cool five-star hotel just yards…
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March 21, 2024
Hot hotel: Cairndale Hotel, Dumfries
Simon Baldwin takes a visit to the Cairndale Hotel in Dumfries, and shares what he discovers. What’s the buzz? How often do you think of the Roman Empire? This question – that went viral on…
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February 29, 2024
Visit Eastbourne
Once a town synonymous with retirees, Eastbourne has reinvented itself as a vibrant cultural hub with a thriving art scene that’s being taken very seriously, discovers REBECCA PITCAIRN. With a former reputation as a place…
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February 22, 2024
Top dog-friendly holidays this month
From seaside bungalows to the beaches of Guernsey, these are this month’s top dog-friendly staycations and holiday spots to browse. Winterton Cottages, Norfolk We tend to want properties that have a safe and secure garden,…
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February 22, 2024
Hot hotel: Mercure Paignton Hotel
Sue McQueenie explores the Mercure Paignton Hotel, and shares what she discovers. WHAT’S THE VIBE? Standing prominently in a prime location on Paignton’s sea front, alongside the Victorian seaside houses, is the new Mercure Paignton…
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February 22, 2024
Hot Hotel: Hotel du Vin, Poole
Discover the Hotel du Vin in Poole, and tempt yourself to some spectacular sea views. WHAT’S THE BUZZ? Situated a stone’s throw away from the historic town’s quay, Hotel du Vin provides a perfect resting…
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February 8, 2024
A weekend in Clevedon
Blending Victorian elegance with unassuming cool and a friendly welcome, Clevedon in north Somerset is an under-explored gem that warrants a stop-off, says JENNY OLDAKER. Exiting the M5 one’s first glimpse of Clevedon doesn’t shout…
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February 8, 2024
10 of the best coastal glamping and caravanning spots
Whether you’re a hard core camper or a luxury-loving glamper, there’s a site by the sea out there for you. Here we round up some of the UK’s best camping and coastal glamping stays… 1. Lydcott…
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February 8, 2024
A short break in Harris & Lewis
GRAEME GREEN takes a relaxing break on Harris & Lewis – the Scottish island which actually sounds like two… Harris and Lewis form the main island of the Outer Hebrides (also known as the Western…
