Island homes for 6sale by the sea

From a historic house with exquisite original features to a chapel conversion and a modern architectural gem, Amy McPherson picks this month’s best coastal properties to buy

Stay in a spaceship, meet lions and tigers, go wild on a desert island. Here are some of the top family-friendly getaways around our coast

Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting goings-on that are worth knowing about

Haven’t booked your August break yet? Don’t worry – from a seaside house for 10 in Cornwall to a car-free escape on Sark, the coast team seek out getaways with availability this summer

From Cornish coves to Highland hideouts, these UK hotspots give major holiday-abroad energy

Power up your serve in time for Wimbledon at these properties with tennis courts