Reply to: Coast Towns

[Bagpuss]

Hmmm - not sure you'd say that if you were looking out of my window at the moment Expat!

You'd say "Let me out, Let me out, I'm trapped"

[basshead]

As a north-east based contractor I can recommend Northumberland as a great place to live if you want to get out into the country - I'm moving out there this week from suburban Newcastle for the easier life - golf, cycling, clean air, less light pollution, less traffic (no fighting to get into and out of the suburbs) at the expense of a longer drive to the client site and slower broadband

As has been mentioned, its not a place where highly paid contracts abound, but they are there in Newcastle, Sunderland if you look hard enough.

And its also not cheap in Northumberland.. we've just spent a frightening amount on our place, but that said, it is within walking distance of here.

[SallyAnne]

Roughly speaking, it's cooler up north in the summer; colder in the east in the winter. The north-south differential is less in winter.

Hmmm - not sure you'd say that if you were looking out of my window at the moment Expat!

[where did my id go?]

just to throw in a wild card, someone has built a housing estate in normandy with a private landing strip. quick and easy trip back to the uk...

[expat]

There is a definite divide in the UK, go cheap-n-chilly oop north, or warmer but bloody pricey daan saaf.

I'd recommend Dorset for the best combination of pleasant living, great coastline and countryside and acceptable commutes if you do have to get up to London from time to time.

Roughly speaking, it's cooler up north in the summer; colder in the east in the winter. The north-south differential is less in winter.

[Bagpuss]

Robin hood bay in Yorkshire?

http://www.jorgetutor.com/greatbrita...binhoodbay.htm

[the guy with the bowtie]

Thanks for all the responses, troops. You may stand down.

Still keen on the North East because I have always felt welcome and at home when I've visited the region. Also, I contract as a freelance Finance Manager / Accountant so there would be more options than I thought as I did not realise Edinburgh / Lothian was a viable commute.

All it needs now is the decision to be made ...

[wobbegong]

There is a definite divide in the UK, go cheap-n-chilly oop north, or warmer but bloody pricey daan saaf.

I'd recommend Dorset for the best combination of pleasant living, great coastline and countryside and acceptable commutes if you do have to get up to London from time to time.

[SallyAnne]

alnwick - is that spelt right? - was voted best place to live by some mag (country life?), commute to Newcastle or one of those places beyond the northern limits of civilisation (edinburgh/glasgow)

morepeth - cheaper but in the same neck of the woods.

Alnwick is nice, Amble is even nicer. Anywhere in Northumberland will be lovely. Stay away from Tyne and Wear coast line though (Newcastle, Tynemouth, Sunderland etc), they're much more expensive and full of drunks.

You can commute to all of the north east (Newcastle, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Midlesborough) and Edinburgh quite easily....but depending on what you do you may struggle with jobs (set up a weekly email from Jobserve for a few months and see what you get?)

One thing to consider when moving up here though...IT'S ******* FREEZING!!! And the North East wind belting over that North Sea might take the edge off your pretty view, so beware!

Good luck though.

[where did my id go?]

alnwick - is that spelt right? - was voted best place to live by some mag (country life?), commute to Newcastle or one of those places beyond the northern limits of civilisation (edinburgh/glasgow)

morepeth - cheaper but in the same neck of the woods.

[DaveB]

I was bought up in Brixham, Devon. Inbreds the lot of 'em!

Try the west of Cornwall. Anywhere beyond Redruth / Camborne and you're into real banjo country. Even the Cornish in the "civilised" parts dont go down there unless they have to!

[Bagpuss]

....or three!!

Brixham is a one-horse town in dire need of a fresh horse.
Last time I was there the Mayor was throwing bread to the Air Ambulance!

I have to say that was very funny

[shaunbhoy]

That explains a thing or two...

....or three!!

Brixham is a one-horse town in dire need of a fresh horse.
Last time I was there the Mayor was throwing bread to the Air Ambulance!

[Mordac]

I was bought up in Brixham, Devon. Inbreds the lot of 'em!

That explains a thing or two...

[Cliphead]

BUT are they cooked while you wait or just sit in a bin getting greasy?

If they are cooked while you wait where, prey tell, is this mythical town?

Mailman

Yep, they're cooked while you wait, big portions as well. Unfortunately Nardini's has been closed for a while (famous actress in the family), which did the best traditional breakfast I've ever had.

Largs is in Ayrshire on the west coast of Scotland. More here;

Largs