Nothing beats a winter beach break. A retreat from the everyday humdrum. Adventures in the Great Outdoors. Outings to family attractions. Platters of heartwarming local ingredients devoured in cosy cafés and pubs beside the waves.
Before heading off on your winter staycation, kit yourself, friends and family out with the perfect gifts to make the most of the coast whatever the weather.
From robust outdoor kit to ensure you’re dry and warm to pampering products and treats to enjoy in the comfort of your seaside cottage, here are our top ten Christmas gifts for a sea lover’s winter holiday.
Walk This Way In All-Terrain Footwear:
Palladium + Finisterre Pallatrooper Hiker WP+ Boots
Conquer your environment in the most rugged footwear ever made by outdoor specialists Finisterre. Whether you’re roaming the town looking for the best place to eat, or stomping along Cornwall’s muddy coast path trails and wet, sandy beaches, these fully waterproof boots are designed to handle any terrain.
Pack Up For Any Adventure On Land Or Sea:
Rip Curl Dawn Patrol 30L Surf Backpack
Ticking all the boxes for a coastal adventure, this sleek and functional backpack is kitted out with a roll and clip compartment for your wetsuit and soggy beach gear, a laptop section, plenty of room for supplies and layers, and multiple organiser and utility pockets. So it’s versatile whether you’re going on a full-throttle adventure or a saunter along the beach.
Fill Up On Hand-Delivered Goodies:
Imp and Maker Signature Charcuterie, Cheese & Wine Hamper
Fine food and drink is all part of the holiday experience. And whatever restaurants await on the doorstep, there really is nothing like grazing on delectable ingredients beside the fire, your favourite tunes on the sound system, in the comfort of your holiday cottage beside the sea. So why not order a hamper packed with wine, charcuterie, cheese and accompaniments? Imp and Maker’s Signature hamper won the ‘Best Christmas Hamper 2023’ from Good Housekeeping, and can be delivered direct to your door nationwide.
Give the Gift of Nature:
National Trust Membership
From pristine coastal landscapes and waterside woodlands, to country estates tumbling to the edge of the sea, the National Trust protects and maintains some incredible places all around the UK coastline. From nature reserves and iconic landmarks, to beach car parks and family days out, National Trust membership gives your friends and family a great reason to step outdoors and explore some of the nation’s favourite places, whilst also helping to protect them for future generations.
Have Toasty Toes Indoors And Out:
Classic Mini II Ugg Boots
Seamlessly glide from indoors to out with toasty toes, in a stylish pair of sheepskin-lined Ugg boots. Whether you’re sliding out of bed onto the patio for coffee beside the waves, stepping out of the bracing ocean and up the beach, or relaxing beside the log burner after a day out in the briny air, you can guarantee your feet will be warm and cosy in these classic four-wheel drive slipper boots. Waterproof styles are also available to take on any weather.
Portable Shelter For Every Adventure:
Northface Tri Climate Jacket
“There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” So said Alfred Wainwright. And you’ll be ready for any weather – frosty mornings, sideways rain or falling snow – in this versatile three-in-one jacket made for winter days beside the sea. The impenetrable waterproof outer layer will keep you dry in the heaviest of Yorkshire storms that roll in from the ocean, while blocking the bracing sea breeze and regulating your body temperature through breathable, recycled materials. With a removable fleece inner, you’ll be cosy to the core on the coldest days, and when the adventure warms up you can choose which layer to stuff in your backpack.
Don’t Lose your Head:
Barts Beanie
Even when you’re well kitted out for an outdoor adventure in any weather, if you don’t wear a hat you’ll lose your body heat straight out of your head. So keep your noggin warm in a fluffy Barts Beanie, that looks good, feels good and locks the warmth in whatever the wind chill.
Pamper Yourself And Feel The Winter Glow:
Cornish Seaweed Spa Gift Hamper
Many of our coastal cottages are decked out with free-standing baths and luxury bathrooms close to the echo of the waves. So why not pamper yourself with natural ingredients drawn from the ocean? Packed with the goodness of wild organic seaweed picked on the Cornish coast, the aromatherapy bath salts, face scrub, soap, body polish, bath melt and other ingredients in this ‘pamper hamper’ will leave you feeling rejuvenated, smooth and glowing. There’s even a rock-pooling soy candle to light while you relax and indulge.
Quench Your Thirst On The Go:
Yeti Tumbler
Whether you want a steaming coffee or ice cold Sauvignon, take your favourite drink with you to enjoy with a sea view on your coastal explorations. Whenever and wherever you choose to sit and sip – a clifftop view with the ocean licking the pebbles below, or a winter picnic on a golden cove – your hot drink will still be hot, and your cold drink still cold, even at the tail end of your all-day adventure.
Pull your Fingers out:
Cashmere Fingerless Gloves
Keep your fingers warm and nimble in a pair of unique, 100% recycled gloves made using post-consumer cashmere jumpers. Whether you want to stop and journal on your coastal ramble, or heat up your hands after a chilly dip, these snuggly hand warmers keep your fingers toasty, yet free to to take on any tasks ahead.
Give the Ultimate Gift of a Winter Break in a Coastal Retreat
Still haven’t booked your winter break? Snag one of our last-minute Christmas and New Year retreats by the sea, or check out our large collection of coastal cottages to give the ultimate gift of a holiday beside the sea.
