England’s newest course has opened – and its future looks very bright

Michael Weston visits the Cairndale Hotel and Spa in Dumfries to see the recent upgrades and play golf nearby, including a round at renowned Southerness

Whether you’re seeking private hot tubs, pools or pontoons, enjoy a week of luxury by spreading the costs between friends and family. Here are some of our favourite self-catering stays in Cornwall for 2026

coast editor-in-chief Alex Fisher spends a few days at the Scarlet hotel, an adults-only eco-retreat perched above Mawgan Porth Beach on the north Cornish coast

The Premier Group is known for its high end marina complexes which span along the south coast of the UK from Brighton to Falmouth. Its portfolio of marinas in carefully selected convenient, holiday cr

Celebrating 100 years of the BBC Shipping Forecast, Jane Russell takes us on a series of coastal cruises through the forecast sea areas, exploring some of the special places on offer in each of them