Property - all
Move to...the Fowey Estuary
Two harbour communities set on either side of this Cornish waterway offer the chance to live in either a smart town or a pretty village
Words: Lesley Gillilan.
The author Daphne du Maurier began her lifelong affair with Fowey – pronounced Foy – in the 1920s.
Move To...
Move to...Portsmouth
It lays claim to being the UK's only island city, and with its rich naval and maritime association it's heaven for sailors and history buffs alike. By Lesley Gillilan.
Pompey, as the locals call it, must be the oldest, saltiest seaside city in the British Isles.
Move To...
Move to... Frinton-on-sea
It might have a reputation for being rather staid and resistant to change, but this quiet Essex backwater has more to offer than first meets the eye. Words: Lesley Gillilan
When Sir Richard Powell Cooper dreamed up plans for Frinton-on-Sea in the 1890s, he set out a number of rules: no amusements on the seafront, no pier,
Move To...
Move to...the Exmoor coast
With its spectacular National Park, picture-perfect towns and dramatic coastline, it’s no wonder this hard-to-reach area of Devon is so appealing to visitors. By Lesley Gillilan.
The Exmoor coast can be summed up in one word: spectacular.
Move To...
Move to...St Leonards
With its great-value property, attractive regency architecture and buzzing urban vibe, it's no wonder this East Sussex town is popular with Londoners. By Lesley Gillilan.
Geographically, it makes no sense to separate St Leonards from Hastings. The two towns are so close you can hardly see the join.
Move To...
Move to...Filey (North Yorkshire)
With its attractive period properties, green open spaces and fantastic sandy beaches, this charming seaside town has bags of appeal. Words Lesley Gillian.
One of the best views of this little North Yorkshire town is from Filey Brigg – the long neck of Jurassic rock that trails into the North Sea like a giant fish t
Move To...
Move to...Aldeburgh
It may be famous for its art festival, but this pretty town on East Anglia's Amber Coast has more than just music to offer everyone who visits. Words: Lesley Gillilan
Aldeburgh is one of Suffolk’s little gems: a crooked line of pastel-coloured houses on
Move To...
Move to...Penzance and Mousehole
With its far-reaching views and rich history, this part of the Cornish coast has something for everyone. Words Lesley Gillilan.
At the southwest tip of England – as far as you can go – this is an area that isn’t really on the way to anywhere.
Move To...
Move to... Newcastle (County Down)
Beautiful scenery, excellent schools and great-value property make this up-and-coming Northern Irish town a wonderful place to live. Words: Lesley Gillilan
For a great combination of seaside, mountains and unspoilt countryside it’s hard to think of a better place
Move To...
Move to...Cleethorpes
With its great-value property, popular Lakeside park and array of bijou shops and cafés, this traditional seaside town has plenty to offer.
Words Lesley Gillilan.
Head south along the Humber shoreline and you’ll see why
Move To...