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Who knows what distant shores and exotic bazaars have fed into the eclectic feel of these coastal places? You’ll enjoy exploring the treasures inside as much as the cliffs and beaches outside. These quirky places to stay with eclectic design, all inspected and selected by us, are perfect for a holiday by the coast. We think you’ll really hit it off together. If you have a specific requirement in mind, don’t forget to use the “Sort & refine” button to find your true love. Or if you’re still looking for The One take the Sawday’s Matchmaker quiz again here.

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Villa Punta San Nicola Gallery

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Villa Punta San Nicola
Isola di Favignana, Trapani
From €170 p/n

Self-catering

2 places for 4
The ferry transports you from Trapani and in minutes you’re on the dusty track to the villa, within sniffing distance of the turquoise sea

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Hôtel Castel Brando Gallery

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Hôtel Castel Brando
Brando, Haute-Corse
From €135 p/n

Hotel

37 rooms for 2
An elegant escape in one of Corsica's prettiest towns - perfect for romantic couples with a spa, restaurant, and the island to explore

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East Quay Pod 1 - Object Exchange Gallery

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East Quay Pod 1 - Object Exchange
Watchet, Somerset
From £110 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
An architect-designed bolthole with two art galleries, a restaurant, studios and a paper mill by the seaside - a Sawday’s Community Champion

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Villa Kaete Gallery

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Villa Kaete
Sao Pedro da Cadeira, Estremadura
From €60 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

2 rooms for 2
Easy-going, stylish rooms, a lovely, relaxing garden with natural pool - 1hr north of Lisbon and close to some of the world’s best beaches

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The Kings Head Gallery

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The Kings Head
Letheringsett, Norfolk
From £130 p/n

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4 rooms for 2
This stately-looking former manor house set back from the road in acres of gardens serves very good food and has rustic-chic bedrooms

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