Innovative dishes, freshly caught produce and cool, coastal vibes mark out these new restaurants and cafesOwner Luke Davis hopes Rockwater will help revitalise the Hove seafront. The modern, glass-fronted building on the promenade is open all day, from…
Hidden idylls and stunning sunsets: late summer breaks in Europe, chosen by readers
Beautiful beaches in the soft light figure strongly in our tipsters’ picks of sunny late summer and autumn getawaysThe north of the island of Lanzarote is a hidden idyll where sunsets burn golden orange and surf pounds the wild shores. Famara Beach is …
‘It makes you feel alive while half-killing you’: cycling in Carmarthenshire
Between the Brecon Beacons and the Cambrian mountains is an area of big hills and big views, laced with quiet roads perfect for those on two wheels “So,” my hostess Tanya said as I arrived at Penstacan, an organic farmstay in the Welsh village of Cilyc…
An immersive weekend of wine and wine-making in south Devon is a crushing success
A course in Dartington educates the tastebuds, and with grape treading and blindfold tests on offer, is also fun and messily therapeuticI am blindfolded with a peg on my nose, chewing on a wine gum. This wasn’t exactly what I expected when I signed up …
Blyth spirit: a car-free break along the coast of Northumberland
Taking in beaches, castles, historic houses and wildlife, this bus-based trip from Blyth via Ashington is a shore-fire winnerI’m swimming in the bracing sea near Blyth in Northumberland. A boat sails by, a tern flies overhead with a small silver fish i…
The Beach of Dreams trail left me dazzled by an Essex I never expected
This 500-mile walking adventure has provided revelations – and huge incongruities – in its coastal towns and villages • Follow the walk: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3I stand aside to let a tractor go past down the lane and only then notice the field of sunf…
10 of the best hotels for a British city break
Designer hotels, chic boutiques and arty boltholes for getaways from Bristol to EdinburghScotland’s first member of the Design Hotels group, Market Street won new hotel of the year at the 2020 Scottish Hotel Awards. It was rewarded for its innovative a…
I could be by the Med: a car-free short break in Swansea
A vibrant waterfront sets the tone for a trip of cultural delights, Dylan Thomas sights, great food and the beauty of the Gower peninsula nearbyTall plane trees, hanging baskets and pavement cafes line pedestrianised Wind Street as it passes the ruined…
Secrets of the New Forest – and where to spot its elusive wildlife
Neil Ansell knows almost every inch of the New Forest, a favourite childhood haunt. He returns to share his favourite spotsIf you were to blindfold me and drop me unexpectedly almost anywhere in the New Forest, I think I would know, the moment I unmask…
Slow down in Snowdonia: a laid-back way to see north Wales
We take the train and local buses on a break with a new low-carbon specialist that aims to ‘make slow travel mainstream’From the cliffs overlooking Aberdaron, the views of the Llŷn peninsula are dramatic. To the east, families are picnicking and buildi…