YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE

A PRIVATE BEACH

There’s nothing nicer than being by the seaside — especially when you can sleep over in a beach hut.

PERFECT NAUTICAL STYLE IN DEVON

THESE beach huts on the estuary of the River Teign are cleverly kitted out in comfortable nautical style. They have terraces for lazing with a book or a sundowner, and views of the beach or the estuary.

INSIDER TIP: Enjoy a seafood supper at Crab Shack on the Beach in Teignmouth, crab shack on the beach.co.uk. DETAILS: Huts from £185 per night, discoveryholidayhomes.com.

CATCH OF THE DAY IN WHITSTABLE

COCKLE farms used to store their kit in these huts on the seafront. Some are more than 130 years old. They are a great spot from which to explore the town and you’re just 50 metres from the harbour.

INSIDER TIP: Have lunch at the Sportsman in nearby Seasalter, thesportsmanseasalter.co.uk. DETAILS: From £125 per night. Twonight minimum at the weekend, whitstablefishermanshuts.com.

YOUR OWN PRIVATE BEACH IN CORNWALL

IN THE Twenties, people came here for tea overlooking the sea. Now it’s a romantic spot next to the private beach at Millook Haven.

INSIDER TIP: Bring your walking boots and pencils — this is a good place to stomp and fill a sketchpad.

DETAILS: Three-night weekend stays from £ 1,350 including welcome hamper, uniquehomestays.com.