Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2022 i Coast

Our beautiful British Isles consist of over 6,000 islands, from wild, uninhabited outcrops to cosmopolitan resorts like the Isle of Wight, so we will never be short of new places to explore. There’s always something magical about crossing the water, whether by boat, plane, bridge or helicopter, which makes them ideal destinations for holidays and adventures. In this issue we take a trip to Islay, off the coast of Scotland (p56), then travel to the Isle of Wight to learn more about marina life in Bembridge (p68). You can also discover our current 10 best island hotels (p47), perfect for a weekend break, and if you are hoping to move to an island, we have island properties for sale too (p63). If you have a favourite island that we haven’t…

FIND OF THE MONTH The yarn used to make these ultra-comfy outdoor cushions by Weaver Green is created from recycled plastic bottles collected from the sea and rivers. Patterns in ocean blue colours include Jaipur Acorn Navy, from £45, and Juno Navy, from £65 (weavergreen.com).…

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YOGA RETREAT Just a ferry ride away, the Isle of Wight is a peaceful location for a coastal yoga retreat, with sandy beaches, rugged cliffs and spectacular downland walks to enjoy. Highly experienced yoga teacher Dina Cohen is hosting a three day August Bank Holiday Escape at Godshill Park Farm, a quiet spot in an AONB just four miles north of Ventnor. The retreat offers twice-daily yoga and meditation sessions that are suitable for beginners and more experienced yogis, and includes early morning breakfast, home-cooked brunch and two dinners served at the centre. Attendees will also be treated to a gong bath for a Zen-style relaxation. Prices per person start from £390, book at dynamicflowyoga.com. Harris colours On small islands everyone gets involved in everything, which is how, in 2018,…

SPOTLIGHT ON SCILLY MAKERS Back in November 2020, coast ran a feature on Maisie Humphries, a dynamic young designer who galvanised the craft community on the Isles of Scilly to set up a new online shopping service during lockdown. Reliant on summer visitors to buy their work, the website became a lifeline for many makers and now she’s published a coffee table book of the same name to celebrate their lives and creativity. ‘The Island Makers showcases the workplaces, creations, inspiration and island life of 17 makers, living in a landscape of turquoise seas and white-sand beaches,’ explains Maisie, who wrote and designed the book herself, thanks to support from Cultivator Cornwall. To buy the book, £32 (£35 with p&p), go to theislandmakers.com, where handmade gifts are also available. Picture-perfect…

1 PORT ISAAC, CORNWALL £1,250,000 Previous page: Originally built for a fisherman, and recently home to fictional TV character Doc Martin, Grade II-listed Fern Cottage has two double bedrooms, a sun terrace, a rear garden and sea views from all its main rooms. JB Estates (01208 862601, johnbrayestates.co.uk). 2 TREVONE, CORNWALL £1,300,000 Jackdaws is a spacious dormer bungalow that sits just 600m from the beach and has great sea views from its first-floor sitting room with balcony. There are three bedrooms and a good-sized garden with detached studio/summerhouse. Rohrs & Rowe (01872 306360, rohrsandrowe.co.uk). 3 LYMINGTON, HAMPSHIRE £635,000 There are views across Lymington River to the Isle of Wight from No 10 Island Point, a waterside penthouse apartment with two double bedrooms, an open-plan living space with Juliet balcony and south-facing communal…

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Being by the sea really encourages your inner child to be released. If I see sand and hear water I immediately feel that I’m nine years old again. Growing up in Birmingham, we didn’t go abroad often and my first experiences of the seaside were Sunday School trips to Brighton and Blackpool. One of my uncles owned a sandwich shop in Plymouth, so we used to go on an annual holiday there to visit the seaside. I remember the fish and chips and being terrified of seagulls, and sitting on Dad’s shoulders in the sea. When I went to uni, my best mate was from Saltash in Cornwall. She used to invite me there every year, we’d be at the beach all the time, going on long walks in the…

PAUL AINSWORTH Award-winning chef Paul has made his life in North Cornwall, where his Padstow restaurant, Paul Ainsworth at No 6, has held a Michelin star since 2013. After training under top chefs Gordon Ramsey and Marcus Wareing, he set up a food business with his wife Emma – their portfolio includes the award-winning Mariners pub in Rock and the Padstow Townhouse. On days off, Paul loves walking on the Camel Estuary with his family, or going on bike rides. Turn to page 105 to treat yourself to his simple summer menu, a trio of delicious dishes. JENNY OLDAKER Jenny is a Bristol-based writer whose work has appeared in a number of national magazines. When she’s not writing she spends as much time as possible by the sea, especially around…

1 THIS HOMEWARE Perfect for coastal kitchens, these oven gloves were designed by Lydia Evans, whose Sea Our Oceans range also includes napkins, tea towels, place mats, coasters, cards, T-shirts and art prints (£24, lydia.london). 2 THIS PRINT Rocket Jack’s made-to-order prints celebrate birdlife from seagulls and swans to herons and puffins. All are available in a variety of sizes and colourways to match your seaside décor (from £14, rocketjack.co.uk). 3 THIS SHELF Bring the beach closer to home with the crab-shaped Barney bookshelf, made from natural and sustainable bankuan grass. The ideal place to display all your seaside treasures (£199, beaumonde.co.uk). 4 THIS SCARF Add a coastal touch to your outfit with an authentic Breton scarf. Made in France using 100% cotton, it comes in two classic navy-and-white…

I grew up in the West Midlands, though we used to holiday on the south coast of Cornwall. I studied fashion and sportswear design at Falmouth University and now I’m happy to call Falmouth my home. I started The Organic Lab in 2019, specialising in utility work wear using natural and responsibly made fabrics. The venture is a creative outlet with sustainability and circularity in mind. The aim is to provide Cornish women with timeless, ethical garments with a low carbon footprint, which will evolve with them through life and be as hard-wearing as possible. It’s a continuous learning process about the limitations and potential of small-batch clothing and accessories, natural dyes and slow fashion. I absolutely love Cornwall. The wildness of the coastline provides an endless source of inspiration,…

We renovated Luna in a boatyard on Hayling Island, so navigating the Solent to Bembridge was our first ‘crossing’ in her, working the tides and dodging super-tankers heading for Southampton. A quick glance at the chart shows that Bembridge, on the north-east corner of the Isle of Wight, is a perfect first stop from Chichester Harbour, so on a crisp October morning we set a course for the iconic St Helens Fort just offshore. The reason we didn’t head straight into Bembridge Harbour is because there is a bar (underwater bank) at the entrance, so you can only go in and out when there is enough water over the bar. This is different for every boat as it depends on your draught, which is the depth of the bottom of…

Back in ancient Greece and Rome, the technique of submerging grapes in seawater was common, a means of both washing the grapes and imparting a unique flavour to the resulting wine. While today’s grapes don’t have direct contact with the ocean, the sea still brings benefits to winemakers, who credit coastal terroir for producing top-notch grapes thanks to health-giving sea breezes and a lower incidence of frost. Many of these shoreside wineries produce award-winning wines of all varieties so, whatever your taste, a tour or tasting session makes for a great day out. 1 FOR… MORE THAN WINE La Mare Wine Estate, Jersey Alongside wine, La Mare produces apple brandy, fruit liqueurs, cider, fudges, luxury chocolates and preserves, all sold in the Estate Shop, and visitors can learn about their…

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1 BRAYE BEACH HOTEL, ALDERNEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS One of Alderney’s pristine beaches is right on the doorstep of this smart fourstar hotel, which means you can sit on the terrace and drop a pebble into the sand. Drink in the coastal views from the restaurant, bar and bedrooms, or make use of the cinema room if the weather takes a turn. Access is easy too, as this 27-bedroom boutique hotel is an eight-minute taxi ride from the airport and the pretty town of St Anne – the island’s capital – is just a 10-minute walk away. Price for a double room starts at £126 for bed and breakfast (brayebeach.com). 2 SCARISTA HOUSE, ISLE OF HARRIS, SCOTLAND A small hotel in a wonderfully remote location on the south-west coast of Harris,…

1 MENAI BRIDGE, ISLE OF ANGLESEY £900,000 Previous page: This 1700s property was originally two fishermen’s cottages, but in Victorian times was used as a bathing station. Now a secluded home, it has five bedrooms, four reception rooms and comes with a garden, woodland and shared slipway. Purple Bricks (purplebricks.co.uk). 2 LAXEY, ISLE OF MAN £1,850,000 You get sweeping sea views from Blue Horizon, a contemporary house with five bedrooms, a cinema room and several sun-soaked balconies and terraces, all perched above glorious Laxey Bay on the island’s east coast. Savills (01625 417450, savills.co.uk). 3 HAYLING ISLAND, HAMPSHIRE £100,000 Live aboard houseboat The Harold John, which is moored in Hayling Yacht Marina. This 63ft Norwegian fishing trawler has a modern kitchen/lounge above deck, while below is a double bedroom, a second lounge and a shower…

COFFEE THE BEST DRESSED CRAB Perched on a pier within the harbour, The Best Dressed Crab is a must-go to in Bembridge; with so much to see with boats going to and fro, you’ll probably want to stay for lunch and dinner too at the family-owned spot. thebestdressedcrabintown.co.uk @The-Best-Dressed-Crab ACTIVITY BEMBRIDGE LIFEBOAT STATION Watching the Bembridge Lifeboat launch down the ramp and splash into the sea will get the heart racing, no matter what age you are. Go to the website (see below) to find out launch times so you don’t miss out. bembridgelifeboat.org.uk @BembridgeRNLI DRINK YE OLDE VILLAGE INN When we visited Ye Olde Village Inn I expected something, well, olde. Instead we discovered a mini-festival vibe going on, which felt incredibly exciting after being at sea for a couple…

‘I always say to my family that it feels like we live on holiday,’ says Elisha Green, who moved from the city of Birmingham to a village near Kingsbridge, just a couple of miles from the South Devon coast, when she was seven years old. ‘I’ve always loved these beaches, and the colour of the water is incredible, so it’s hard to not be inspired in a creative way.’ For Elisha, her coastal connection has a calming, grounding effect. Some weeks, she works away as a model, but every time she catches a glimpse of the sea from the train on her return journey, she appreciates Devon that little bit more. And on the days she’s working from home, she makes the most of every opportunity to see the sea,…