Christmas by the Sea: Celebrating the Festive Spirit in Hove's Beach Huts

In this episode, Natalie welcomes Alan Elsey, a beach hut owner from Hove, East Sussex. Alan shares his journey of discovering the charm of beach huts after moving from London and how his initial scepticism transformed into a passion for beach hut ownership. Alan discusses the unique features of hi…

Winterising Your Beach Hut: Essential Maintenance Tips for the Off-Season

In this episode Natalie dives into the essential topic of winterising your beach hut. As the seasons change and winter approaches, Natalie shares her top six winterization checklist items to help hutters prepare their seaside abodes for the inevitable storms, high winds, and salt build-up. From pro…

Shed or Beach Hut? A Sheducation the Differences in Price, Purpose, and Aesthetics

In this episode, Natalie delves into the often-confused asset classes of beach huts and sheds. With a thorough and unbiased approach, she explores the distinct differences between these two structures across ten categories, including price, ongoing liabilities, physical attributes, and social media…

Elevate Your Beach Hut Experience: Top 7 Portable Gadgets for Ultimate Comfort

In this episode, Natalie explores how to enhance your beach hut experience by incorporating modern conveniences and little luxuries that require power. Natalie discusses the growing trend of off-grid living and the innovative gadgets available to beach hut enthusiasts, from battery-powered kettles …

Reviving Nostalgia: Stuart Robinson's Journey to Bring Beach Huts Back to St Anne's

In this episode, Natalie interviews Stuart Robinson, the Director of St Anne's Beach Huts Apartments in the charming Victorian seaside town of Lytham St Anne's. Stuart shares his inspiring journey from a corporate telesales job to transforming the traditional beach hut experience into a modern, fam…

From Rust to Resilience: How to Protect Your Padlocks Against Coastal Challenges

Natalie delves into the often-overlooked topic of beach hut padlock maintenance. She begins by dispelling myths about padlock coverings and emphasizes the importance of protecting these essential security devices from harsh coastal conditions. Listeners will learn about selecting the right marine-g…

Unlocking Security: Essential Tips for Choosing the Right Padlock for Your Beach Hut

Natalie delves into the often-overlooked topic of beach hut security, specifically focusing on the importance of padlocks. With beach huts being valuable assets averaging around £50,000, Natalie emphasizes the need for robust security measures to protect them from opportunist thieves and vandalism.…

Mysteries and Beach Huts: A Conversation with Simon Brett

Natalie welcomes renowned British writer Simon Brett, known for his mystery and crime thrillers, including the humorous whodunit "Bones Under the Beach Hut." Simon shares insights into his writing process, the inspiration behind his characters, and his own experiences as a beach hut owner in Little…

Damp Dilemmas: Essential Tips to Protect Your Beach Hut from Mould and Mildew

In this episode, Natalie explores the beauty and tranquility of the seaside during the autumn and winter months. She discusses the importance of preparing beach huts for the cooler seasons, particularly in preventing damp and mould, which can be exacerbated by the humid coastal climate. Natalie sha…

Beasties In The Beach Hut

In this episode, Natalie discusses the reasons why beasties are attracted to beach huts, such as the high moisture environment, food sources, and shelter they provide. She highlights common bugs like ants, silverfish, woodlice, spiders, moths, flies, mice, and beetles that may infest beach huts and…