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WEEK SIX: Salcombe to Whistable

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Chris Haslam falls in love with Wales, and has a close encounter with fairies

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On his round-Britain coastal adventure, Chris Haslam takes in England’s windswept northeast flank, then heads for Scotland

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Chris selects his favourite beaches from his camper van man tour of the British coast

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Chris selects his best food and drink tips from his camper van man tour of the British coast

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Beer: at the top of the lane that leads down to the beach, the Anchor Inn (01297 20386) offers fresh seafood, real ales and wonderful views of the Jurassic Coast. Doubles from £85.

Studland Bay: one of the handful of top hotels that cater for families, Knoll House Hotel (01929 450450) sprawls among pine woods a short walk from the Côte d’Azur ambience of Knoll Beach. Seaward-looking rooms start at £114pp.

Bexhill: just across the road from the De La Warr Pavilion, and famous for its Friday-night supper club, is Dunselma (01424 734144), an Edwardian guesthouse that offers four sea-view rooms. Nos 2 and 6 are the best. From £60 a night.

WEEK FIVE: Weston-super-Mare to Salcombe

Tintagel: if you’re spooked by eccentricity, stay away from Camelot Castle Hotel (01840 770202, www.camelotcastle.com ), a genial pile, high above the ruined castle that was the legendary birthplace of King Arthur. A seaview room at Camelot starts at £49.

Zennor: don’t be put off by the name - the Old Chapel (01736 798307, www.zennorbackpackers.co.uk ) is a tranquil delight with a terrific family room for £55 a night. The Tinners Arms is next door, and there’s gourmet dining up the hill at the Gurnard’s Head.

Kynance Cove: there are three buildings here, and one - Kynance Cove Cottage (01326 290436, www.kynancecovecottage.co.uk ) - is available to rent. It’s booked up until September this year, when it costs £400 for a week; this week next year is available for £625.

Roseland peninsula: Seaview International camp site (01726 843425, www.seaviewinternational.com ), has a pool, a French-style boulangerie and splendid ocean vistas. It’s deservedly a four-time winner of the AA’s Campsite of the Year award. Pitches start at £14 a night.

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WEEK FOUR: Llandudno to the Gower

Llandudno: Osborne House (01492 860330, www.osbornehouse.co.uk) is startlingly elegant – the best rooms in this all-suite boutique are on the second floor and cost £160 a night.

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