The Best Great Britain Beach & Seafront Hotels

for a special English Riviera holiday, here you'll find a traditional inn with the pampering comfort of a luxury spa hotel, in an outstanding spot

found in an idyllic waterside spot at the foot of a picturesque fishing cove, this unique 17th century inn is a true Cornish retreat to escape to

charming, 14th-century, thatched quayside inn, bursting with character and offering stylish rooms, fresh local seafood, a cosy bar and views

located close to the ferry pier on the island of Bressay and enjoys sweeping views across to Lerwick; stay in cosy, well-appointed rooms

16th century public house at the edge of the Swale Estuary offering panoramic views and contemporary, rustic style guest rooms

dating from the early 1800s and one of Skye's earliest inns, now offering comfortable, well-presented rooms and serving Scottish cuisine

18th century inn set in an idyllic spot on the quayside of this pretty village, guest rooms are light and airy and stylishly decorated

enjoys sea views to the front and mountain views to the rear, there is easy access to the A55 and real ales and locally-sourced food

with views across Cromarty Firth, this traditional inn offers cosy, hotel accommodation with an on-site restaurant serving plentiful, local dishes

enjoy the comfortable atmosphere at this thatched inn right in the beach at West Bay

in a dramatic, unspoilt setting where the land meets the Atlantic Ocean; guest rooms are comfy and the cosy bar serves a traditional bar menu

delight in scenic Menai Strait views, stay in contemporary rooms and enjoy seasonal dishes and fresh seafood, at this waterside pub

17th century inn set in one of Cornwall's most striking bays with vast swathes of glorious sands; stay in fresh, contemporary style rooms

guests can enjoy a game of darts or billiards at this friendly inn, featuring airy rooms and an informal restaurant, serving locally caught seafood

spacious, well-appointed rooms, furnished to a high standard - many with sea views - above a seafront bistro and bar serving niche beers

convivial, community pub located on South Queensferry's attractive and historic High Street offering cosy rooms and Forth Rail Bridge views

boasts sweeping coastal views across the Moray Firth; bedrooms are simple in style, but comfy and neatly kept - some with sea views