Compiled each month by Caroline Wheater
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1 THIS RUG
If March weather roars in like a lion, keep a cosy wool rug close to hand – the Blue Dot blanket (130cm x 200cm) includes 25 per cent Gotland sheep’s wool and also comes in a green dot design. (£95, countrymouse.co.uk)
2 THIS CHOCOLATE
A sweet Mother’s Day gift, Josh’s Chocolate is made in Cornwall and inspired by coastal living. The range includes dark and milk versions, plus hot chocolate spoons. (from £3.95 a bar, joshschocolate.co.uk)
3 THIS SEASIDE PRINT
Decorate a space with a nostalgic print by Tabitha Mary Cross – the sands of Great Yarmouth are one of the few places children can enjoy a donkey ride. (from £18 for an unframed A4 print, tabithamary.co.uk)
4 THIS BACK PACK
Sustainability is key to the design of Osprey’s Talon Earth 22 hiking backpack in Ocean Blue which uses recycled materials throughout, from zips to hip belts to framesheets. (£160, osprey.com)
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REST UP IN CORNWALL
Whalesborough farm and spa resort, set in 450 acres of farmland that run down to Widemouth Bay in Bude, now offers a range of wellness breaks. Starting from £249 per person for three nights, the B&B breaks have been created for groups and couples, and include a sunrise or sunset yoga session, a one-hour wellness check or PT session, a 60-minute spa treatment using Gaia skincare products, and full use of on-site facilities, such as heated indoor pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, gym and tennis courts.
Add-ons include a three-hour healthy eating course (£50pp) to learn how to create nutrient-dense, nourishing dishes. And you can jog or walk down to the golden sands of Summerleaze beach for a dip in the picturesque 1930s sea pool. To book, call 01288 361940 or go to whalesborough.co.uk.
SEAL SPECTACLE
England’s largest grey seal colony on Blakeney Point in Norfolk has boomed over the last few months with the next generation of fluffy pups born on the remote, four-mile long, shingle spit.
This year, around 4,500 pups are being weaned by their mothers, known as cow seals, which is a far cry from 2001, when just 25 pups were recorded. The amazing success of the colony is due to the abundance of fish in the North Sea, low levels of disturbance and a lack of natural predators.
Says Duncan Halpin, National Trust ranger for the north Norfolk coast: “Over the coming months, Blakeney Point will be carpeted in grey seals, it’s a breathtaking sight.” Book ahead to go on a seal watching boat tour run from Morston Quay.
• nationaltrust.org.uk/blakeney
