The Best Great Britain Beach & Seafront Hotels

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


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in a beautiful, seashore setting, this traditionally furnished hotel offers guests a choice of a formal restaurant or casual fare in the conservatory

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

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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enjoy award-winning dining in the relaxed restaurant whilst taking in the fine views over Loch Linnhe at this wee, contemporary hotel

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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

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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

The Lugger

Portloe

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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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boasts a lofty vantage point - in the heart of the town - overlooking the beach and sea; guest rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated

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enjoy fine dining, utilising locally sourced produce, at this beautifully appointed, sea-front inn at the south end of spectacular Slapton Sands

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providing fresh, modern rooms in a lovely location, this pretty, well equipped inn offers a breath of seaside air for a pleasant, relaxing stay