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remain small, so tourism has taken over from fishing. It is also the start and finish of Wainwright’s Coast to Coast path, whose western end is at St Bees, on the Lake District shore. STAY WHEN YOU CAN: Former fishermen’s residences are rentable, including Roma Cottage, which sleeps four. It costs from £255 for two nights. See baytownholidaycottages.co.uk.
Fishy dishy Shieldaig, Scotland
This thriving little community on the Torridon peninsular of the West Highlands is nothing fancy architecturally, with its long line of whitewashed
AFTER a three-month shutdown, National Express will be starting up coach services again from July 1. Enhanced measures include a 50 per cent reduction in passenger numbers, temperature checks, additional filters cottages sitting behind a greensward on the shore. However, its sheltered location on sea loch Torridon means it has its very own microclimate, with the Minch and views to Skye just a hop and a skip around the corner.
Normally, you will often find a seafood van parked up at the village entrance where you can enjoy the freshest food. And Nanny’s coffee shop – which used to be the general store – still serves as the focus of this wonderful community.
One of the fanciest hotels in Scotland, The Torridon, is further up the loch, as is the terrific
Deer Museum, which is basically just a house full of antlers and stories about a friendly little deer called Crafty.
STAY WHEN YOU CAN: Tigh an Eilean is a conversion of Shieldaig’s shorefront cottages, with a restaurant and sun-terrace that majors on local langoustines and scallops. Doubles with breakfast cost from £150. See tighaneilean.co.uk. in air conditioning systems, hand sanitisers, driver screens, masks and aerosol disinfection.
The company has also introduced free cancellations and amendments.
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A quayside lined with pubs, restaurants and boats, a huge beach, a seafood kiosk and a 16th century castle looming above – Gorey is a crosssection of this Channel Island’s attractions.
In the Middle Ages, Jersey changed hands frequently, and you can see why if you climb Mount Orgueil castle.
The closeness of the French coast meant that fortifications became necessary and for many years, the castle was also the stronghold of the island’s governor.
It has since become a place to learn about history, then relax on the quayside, watching yachts below and hang-gliders above.
STAY WHEN YOU CAN: The Royal Yacht in St Helier is a meeting place for locals and visitors. Doubles cost from £99. See theroyalyacht.com.
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