The Best Great Britain Beach & Seafront Hotels

recommended hotels by the sea, on or close to the beach


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occupies an unrivalled seafront setting just metres from sandy beaches and offers relaxing facilities, fine dining and wonderful sea views

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in a stunning cliff top position with direct access to miles of sandy beach and boasting a wealth of facilities including a marine-inspired spa

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a stylish Victorian hotel set in a stunning spot overlooking Fistral Beach with an impressive range of relaxing facilities and award-winning dining

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indulge yourself in the relaxing spa and leisure facilities and fine dining at this elegant hotel on the water's edge of Christchurch Harbour

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a stylish beach club hotel on Salcombe's gorgeous South Sands Beach has luxurious rooms; superb activities and extra treats are included

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a luxurious hotel set in 250 acres of private, cliff top grounds overlooking St Austell Bay and offering an extensive range of relaxing facilities

Holm House

Penarth

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stay at this exquisitely designed 1920s accommodation situated on the Marine Parade, boasting chic, modern decor in the comfortable rooms

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enjoys panoramic views of Fistral Beach and boasts a luxury ESPA Spa, with hot tub, sauna and spa treatments, plus many rooms with sea views

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enjoy the fabulous, extensive leisure facilities at this luxurious hotel, set in glorious grounds which lead down to the sandy shores of Moray Firth

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from its lofty position above the harbour there are stunning views over the village and coast, indulge in the luxurious spa for true relaxation

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imposing Victorian hotel overlooking the English Channel, featuring contemporary guest rooms, relaxing spa facilities and a golf course

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comfortable, individually styled rooms each come with sea views at this art-deco hotel set on a headland overlooking the Atlantic Ocean

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an elegant retreat, set directly above golden sands with sweeping sea views, it features stylish rooms, fine dining and relaxing facilities

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a range of luxurious lodge rooms, apartments and cottages with scenic views over Loch Fyne and an extensive range of leisure facilities for all

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a relaxing hotel boasting scenic views, direct access to a sandy beach, smart guest rooms, pampering treatments and award-winning cuisine

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there are relaxing facilities and a relaxing setting at this grand hotel, enjoy the scenic views over the Firth of Clyde toward the Isle of Arran

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elegant Georgian mansion set in quiet countryside overlooking Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon offering facilities for the whole family

Marine Hotel & Spa

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this luxury spa hotel, with sweeping views over the Firth of Forth and close to North Berwick Golf Course, boasts an award-winning restaurant

The Nici

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refurbished Edwardian hotel set in a large, cliff-top garden overlooking Poole Bay; guest rooms are spacious and feature contemporary decor

The Ugadale Hotel

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spacious high quality rooms - and a cottage for families - in this elegant hotel overlooking the Machrihanish Golf Club and wild, unspoilt coast

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boasts an enviable location with outstanding views across Tor Bay, stylish, classically decorated rooms and relaxing leisure facilities

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set overlooking Woolacombe's fine beach, a luxurious, seaside hotel featuring a relaxing spa, fine dining restaurants and a private cinema

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with spectacular sea views, this cliff-top hotel offers sumptuous rooms and leisure facilities and is close to the BIC and Bournemouth Pier

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situated overlooking the Royal Troon Golf Course, a grand, period accommodation with magnificent views of the Firth of Clyde

Haven Hotel

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in a stunning location on the edge of Poole Harbour offering bright, well-appointed rooms, award-winning dining and extensive leisure activities

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Edwardian period house, overlooking the Brora River, with tastefully decorated rooms, 3 dining options and pampering spa treatment rooms

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behind the facade of this grand Victorian building lies modern and relaxing facilities that blend easily with original charm and character

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