A real taste of the seaside

Want a stunning location?

Knockinaam Lodge, Portpatrick, Dumfries and Galloway

This exquisite, small, country-house hotel sits behind its own sandy beach on the westernmost edge of southern Scotland, and the clifftop walk that traces the coastline towards the fishing town of Portpatrick is a great way to work up an appetite. Chef Tony Pierce holds a Michelin star for creative but unpretentious French-influenced cooking (four-course dinner, £50), while owner David Ibbotson is on hand to guide you through his wine cellar and whisky collection. Call 01776 810471 or visit knockinaamlodge.com.