A view with real ‘phew’

Oakridge Cottage, Robin Hood’s Bay, North Yorkshire

Oxwich, a village by the sea with breathtaking views, is perfect for a spot of peace and quiet

PENALLY ABBEY HOTEL, WEST WALES

Stunning vistas, waterside deck, beautiful balcony – a former bank in a wonderful setting has become an extraordinary retreat

In the early 1970s, I relied on a 1961 Austin Cambridge for weekend jaunts along the salty north Norfolk coast. “Relied” is probably the wrong word, as the car wasn’t exactly reliable. I would make a

Thoughtful design decisions and a respect for its original features have transformed a run-down east London property into a serene, and very stylish, modern retreat