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This Yorkshire village enjoys a great location for both coast and country and has a thriving artists’ community. Words: Lesley Gillilan

Away from the busy port, this small Suffolk town offers quiet streets of pretty houses at affordable prices. Words: Lesley Gillilan

How B&B owners Angela and Olivier Noverraz stumbled across a 1960s house by the seashore in St Ives, which they have filled with midcentury finds. Words: Jo Leevers. Photographs: Penny Wincer

North Kent’s busy oyster capital combines seaside posh with a proper working port. Words: Lesley Gillilan

Thinking of moving to the coast in 2019? Here's some great property hot spots for you to check out... Words: Lesley Gillilan

This historic West Dorset seaside town offers bustling streets, beaches, cliff walks, breathtaking views and a vibrant community. Words: Lesley Gillilan. Illustration: Tom Jay

TV is turning people on to the epic landscapes and wild beauty of Northern Ireland’s Antrim coast. Words: Lesley Gillilan. Illustration: Tom Jay

Big skies, beaches, abundant wildlife, nature reserves – this region is perfect for lovers of the great outdoors. Words: Lesley Gillilan Illustration: Tom Jay

A pair of twins on opposite sides of South Devon’s River Teign, Teignmouth and Shaldon offer a mix of boats, lively beaches and good-value Regency homes. Words: Lesley Gillilan Illustration: Tom Jay

On the East Sussex coast, the bohemian seaside city is a colourful mix of arts, laid-back-beach culture and historic architecture. Words: Lesley Gillilan. Illustration: Tom Jay