Where to stay: Book a fisherman’s cottage at Runswick Bay Cottages, which has various stays, including sweet cottages for two. I like Castle House, atop the cliffside, directly facing the bay, the windows open onto vast, dreamlike seascapes. Inside, there’s a Farrow & Ball nautical-colour palette, high-end furnishings and an Aga. It can sleep up to six people, but find me on the outdoor terrace with soulful views of the fizzy bay.
Sandsend Beach
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