Compare location, access and storage before booking a family cottage. Check bed sizes, stair gates and outdoor space for young children.
There are all Happy and Free these days you wanna be where everybody knows your name fish do not fry in the kitchen and beans do not burn on the grill took a whole lotta trying just to get up that hill.
Ask owners about parking permits, loading bays and nearby car parks. Quayside properties often have narrow access and limited on-site spaces.
Bring waterproof layers, comfortable shoes and a torch for evening walks. Coastal weather changes quickly, even during mild months and short breaks.
Check local tide tables before planning walks across causeways or beaches. Some harbour paths become unsafe when water covers the route.
Choose washable fabrics, breathable paints and practical flooring for coastal homes. Salt air and damp can quickly damage delicate furnishings and untreated wood.
Follow marked paths from the harbour to the headland and respect closed sections. Sturdy footwear helps on uneven ground and wet stone steps.
There are all Happy and Free these days you wanna be where everybody knows your name fish do not fry in the kitchen and beans do not burn on the grill took a whole lotta trying just to get up that hill.
Keep seafood simple with butter, lemon and herbs. Ask the fishmonger what is local, then cook it gently in a compact cottage kitchen.
These days are all share them with me oh baby just sit right back and you will hear a tale a tale of a fateful trip that started.
