"Dungeness is a place of wild beauty, a stretch of coast that knows fierce winds. Artist and gardener Derek Jarman's cottage roof blew off at least once and the wind regularly wreaked havoc with his planting. Stubborn plants survive on this vast shingle beach and just as stubborn is the Snack Shack, with its opening times dependent on the weather, as its website says."
"On fair weather days it's an ideal place to have lunch as you explore the peninsula. If you're in luck they will not have run out of lobster rolls among other freshly caught seafood delights. Paying homage to Jarman and eating outdoors here replenishes the soul."
"Captain Maree, a 30-minute cycle from Vannes in Brittany, is a collection of mismatched tables and chairs beside two shacks on a shellfish farm on the Gulf of Morbihan. Here, you'll find a simple menu featuring fresh oysters and mussels, all served by welcoming staff. The place offers wonderful views of the gulf and if you are really into your seafood, few places could offer better quality or a friendlier atmosphere."
"Cladach Beach House is tucked away at the end of the strand in Brodick, on Arran. Outdoor cocktails (with a large dinosaur sculpture) if its sunny, a cosy fire inside the shack by the big windows if the weather closes in. It's an adorable mix of homemade and glamorous as you watch for seals."
Dungeness features wild coastal beauty with fierce winds that damage roofs and plantings, yet stubborn plants and a Snack Shack persist. The Snack Shack’s opening times depend on weather, and fair days make it an ideal lunch stop while exploring the peninsula, with lobster rolls and other freshly caught seafood available when supplies last. Captain Maree, about a 30-minute cycle from Vannes in Brittany, sits beside shellfish-farm shacks and serves simple menus of fresh oysters and mussels with welcoming staff and gulf views. Cladach Beach House on the Isle of Arran offers outdoor cocktails when sunny and a cozy fire indoors when weather turns, with homemade and glamorous touches and seal watching. La Perle Gruissanaise near Narbonne lets diners select fish from the daily catch for expert preparation.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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