From high-end new builds to homes with history, plus a boutique hotel, Amy McPherson compiles some of the best coastal properties on the market

Neighbourhood know-how, people and places

With its cosy boltholes, quaint villages and breathtaking sunsets, Suffolk is nothing short of magical. Sharing a border with Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex and the North Sea, and spanning a 50-mile s

In January, I make a calendar showing key dates – football fixtures, meetings of the WI, a wedding in the family – and see what gaps there may be for trips away. From that routine came a late spring b

There’s no need to hop on a plane to discover a charming island with beachfront views, family resorts and quaint cottages. No wonder that Mersea Island has a distinct holiday feel. Measuring just five

Now we’re in the depths of winter, it’s good to make plans and look forward to the return of sunny days in spring. We’re big fans of Eastbourne on the East Sussex coast, which is one of our favourite