The alarm clock. The commute. The same four walls of the home office. For many, including me for most of my working life,  this is the reality of modern work. But what if your backdrop was the endless blue of the ocean, your soundtrack the rhythm of the waves, and your commute a short, blissful stroll to the kitchen? This was my reality for two weeks, and it completely transformed my work-from-home experience. I was fortunate enough to do a "workcation" from our stunning luxu

As the bucket and spade brigade retreats and the newly-weds and the empty-nesters take centre stage, the real magic of coastal life is just beginning.

Let's be honest, getting the kids to put down their electronic companions these days requires the negotiation skills of a UN diplomat combined with the patience of a saint. But fear not, fellow adventure seekers!

These activities come with an important disclaimer: somewhere along the way, you may find yourself inexplicably holding a Dorset apple cake, an ice cream, or heaven forbid, two rounds of cream tea.