Saltwater Living

altwater Living is packed full of all you need to know to enjoy the coastline of the British Isles, whether you want to holiday by the sea or move there permanently. Each issue focuses on one, different theme, be it property and moving to the coast, staycations, arts and crafts or dog-friendly stays, this 100-page A4 bookazine is packed full of ideas to inspire your plans for expanding your relationship with the British seaside. Keep yourself topped up with Vitamin Sea and make plans for your next holiday with friends or family or get advice for making the move and finding your dream home by subscribing to this unique publication.

coast SALTWATER LIVING

WELCOME

GOING WITH THE FLOW

ISLAND ADVENTURES • • STUNNING BEACHES • PARADISE ESCAPES • BEST FOR KIDS • WEEKENDS AWAY • TALL SHIP SAILING

10 best... STUNNING ISLAND BEACHES • At coast we’re dreaming of white-sand beaches and crystal-clear seas. Here’s our pick of sandy escapes as inspiration for your bucket list

WEEKEND ON… ALDERNEY • It takes a little extra effort to get there, but friendly Alderney in the Channel Islands rewards those who seek it out. A haven for wildlife, it offers bird-spotters and nature-lovers plenty of fantastic close encounters, as Caroline Wheater discovers

10 BEST PARADISE ISLAND ESCAPES • The many small islands around our coast offer a balm to the bustle of everyday life – packed with fascinating wildlife, secret paths, hidden coves and high adventures at sea

SOOTHED BY THE SEA • Retreating to a seashore hideaway could be the catalyst for recalibrating your life while truly resting a tired mind and body, says Jacob Little, who made the journey north to discover the simple solace offered by the Highlands island of Eilean Shona

ONE HOLYROOD • Newport, Isle of Wight

10 best... ISLANDS FOR KIDS • For a family adventure in the British Isles, including wildlife encounters, ancient history and thrilling watersports, escape to an offshore destination

TALL SHIP SAILING IN THE HEBRIDES • Sian Lewis learns to sail the old-fashioned way, on a 100-year-old ketch that plies the seas around Scotland’s west coast islands

ISLAND FOOD • • FOODIE HEAVEN • DISCOVER AN ISLE OF WIGHT GOURMET COMPANY

FOOD HEAVEN • The transport issues that go with island life have often restricted the ingredients restaurants could use. However, rather than holding chefs back, their forced – and inventive – use of local ingredients has helped them become leaders in Britain’s burgeoning food scene. coast editor Alex Fisher gets tasting

ISLAND FLAVOURS • Discover how Isle of Wight resident Nuala Grandcourt turned her homemade kitchen creations into a reputable gourmet company

ISLAND CRAFTS • • ISLES OF SCILLY CRAFT COMMUNITY • INSPIRED BY THE COAST ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT

THE ISLAND MAKERS • For the enchanting Isles of Scilly, lockdown might have brought peaceful beaches, but the lack of visitors had a huge impact on the livelihoods of local artists. Spurred on by digital ingenuity, product designer Maisie Humphries came up with a solution

INSPIRED BY THE COAST • Travelling the world inspired landscape designer Josh Hibberd to start painting and drawing, returning to his home on the Isle of Wight with a new perspective and a clear sense of purpose about the future

MOVE TO AN ISLAND

TREASURED ISLANDS • From wild, one-shop islets to busy town-and-country islands, there’s an off-shore escape to suit all pockets and preferences. With an eye on jobs, property prices, transport links and the weather, Lesley Gillilan explores the best of the British islands

THE PICK OF THE ISLES

BECOMING AN ISLANDER • Young professional Jenny Stewart left the bright city lights to relocate to the Isle of Wight, where the gentler pace of life has...