From a stylish lodge near a haven for wildlife to a nine-bedroom home, Amy McPherson compiles some of the best coastal properties currently for sale

Anwnn, Brockloch Forest, Carsphairn, Castle Douglas, Scotland. A timber-framed cottage in open countryside near a village. It was built around ten years ago and has a staircase made from former church

From a harbourside bolthole to an Art Moderne masterpiece, Amy McPherson compiles some of the best properties for sale on the Cornish coast

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Charles Hill Court, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey. A country house with French, Dutch and British influences built in 1908. It has a formal drawing room with four sets of French windows and a circular libr

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