The Best Great Britain Beach & Seafront Hotels

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


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Cary Arms

Babbacombe

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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

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

The Gladstone

Dwygyfylchi

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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

Tuckers Inn

Invergordon

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

Hartland Quay Hotel

Hartland Quay

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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

Gazelle Hotel

Glyngarth

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

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

The Stag Head Hotel

South Queensferry

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

Balintore Inn

Balintore

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