Although momentum came and went during 2025, agents around the UK report that exceptional country houses continued to sell, proving that quality and sensible pricing still cut through uncertainty

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

Whoever snaps up one of these five homes gets a bonus perk–a party barn built for unforgettable events and non-stop fun and frivolity

Winterfield, Melbury Abbas, Dorset. A 1920s Arts & Crafts house built by Edward Turner Powell from local sandstone in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It has stained-glass windows, stone firepla

Isle of Barra Beach Hotel, Tangasdale Beach, Isle Of Barra, Scotland. An award-winning hotel in the Outer Hebrides on Barra’s Atlantic west coast, overlooking the surrounding hills and Tangasdale Beac

Pop in for a pint and a bite, then treat yourself to a deluxe overnight stay