The Best Great Britain Beach & Seafront Hotels

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


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eclectic design and features dot the interior and gardens of this smart hotel, the rooms are elegant and the restaurant offers fine dining

Driftwood

Rosevine

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set in a peaceful, secluded clifftop setting with scenic views and offers contemporary style rooms, excellent dining and a private beach

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enjoy breathtaking sea views from these gorgeous boutique colonial rooms and chalets, in a unique location right on sandy Tolcarne Beach

Burgh Island Hotel

Bigbury-on-Sea

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beautifully restored Art Deco hotel, retaining its '30s atmosphere and glamour, set on a tidal island, with its own pub, surrounded by the sea

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the beautiful location on the shores of Loch Na Dal, award-winning food and the luxurious rooms all make this hotel one of Skye's finest

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a fine Regency property lovingly renovated by an award-winning architect to create a stylish, contemporary hotel with fine dining

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on the shores of Loch Gairloch, this magnificent former shooting lodge provides luxurious accommodation, just off the NC 500 scenic route

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a chic and contemporary hotel set right on the quayside of an attractive fishing village, rooms are individually decorated and superbly appointed

Airds Hotel

Port Appin

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a multi-award hotel nestled in a unique and special spot, overlooking Loch Linnhe and the mountains beyond, yet only 19 miles from Oban

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luxurious rooms and a restaurant and bar serving a modern menu of locally sourced produce and Welsh craft beers meet the sea at this hotel

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in a beautiful setting on Loch Long, this opulent hotel features elegant rooms, cosy lounges with log fires and a wood-panelled dining room

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a fabulous baronial home with grand period features and fine dining perched high on the Kintyre Peninsula with scenic views of Loch Fyne

The Lugger

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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

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

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contemporary rooms with scenic views are offered at this boutique accommodation set on the Pentire Headland surrounded by sea

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this idyllic former hunting lodge retreat offers not only its awe-inspiring setting but also elegant rooms and the best of Scottish cuisine

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a clifftop hotel known to many as Portwenn School in the hit TV series, Doc Martin; rooms are light and airy and some retain original features

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an amazing restored 12th century castle on its own rocky outcrop offers a unique experience, fine dining and designer luxury in the rooms

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boasting panoramic views along 20 miles of coastline, take your breakfast at your leisure in this chic, modern studio

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welcoming guests since 1905, this handsome Edwardian hotel has been rejuvenated into a stylish, boutique, seafront pad with a pampering spa

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