That lovely sea air will lift your mood!
WE LOVE being beside the sea — that’s why more than a third of us choose holidays on our beautiful coastline each year.
Coastal breaks lower stress and lift the mood, while sea air helps us relax and sleep well, as we absorb more oxygen.
nSTAY by the sea in South Devon in a wooden cabin nestling in hillside greenery full of birdlife, at peaceful Churchwood Valley (churchwood
valley.com), which runs down to Wembury Bay, near Plymouth.
A safe family beach, cafe and the spectacular South West Coast Path are moments away.
Walk to the Mount Batten peninsula and take a water taxi to the Barbican harbour in the city. Stroll the other way to the River Yealm, where you can take a ferry to Newton Ferrers or Noss Mayo, for a pub lunch.
nENJOY the endless sky and sandy beaches of North Norfolk. Award-winning Norfolk Hideaways (norfolkhideaways.
co.uk) offers 300 properties, from cosy cottages to luxury retreats oozing coastal chic. Many are dog-friendly, suitable for families or ideal for walking, birdwatching or sailing, with short breaks often available.
nThe pretty, Georgian St John’s Cottages, in Sandwich, are in a private spot in the centre of this charming medieval Kent town (sandwichcottages.co.uk).