Tan lines, Good Times
Beach Weekends
SEASIDE WEEKEND BREAKS UK
Time for your dose of vitamin sea
Rugged coasts, hush-a-bye seaside towns, bobbing fishing villages, blissed out beaches in extra-sweet destinations, plus gorgeous seaside glamping, cottages and boltholes to stay in. We’ve got the lot to make it a seaside weekend break you won’t forget. Plan it here and don’t forget to send us a postcard.
Our Beach Pad of the Month:
Ballarat House, Margate
Oh, we do like to 'woof' beside the seaside
Dog-Friendly Coastal Stays
Ocean-side Beauty: This is Anchor Cottage Porthleven
Spectacular and stylish in equal measure, Anchor Cottage Porthleven gives you an alfresco window on the drama of the Atlantic Ocean. Dog-friendly, sleeps 6.
- Porthleven, Cornwall
- https://secretbolthole.co.uk/anchor-cottage-porthleven/
Cool, coastal dog-friendly cottage in the beating heart of Lyme Regis
Whether it’s for relaxation, romance or a rollicking family adventure, Coombe Street dog-friendly cottage in Lyme Regis never fails to deliver.
- Lyme Regis, England
- https://www.jurassicproperties.com/coombe-street-lyme-regis/
Beachcroft Beach Huts: For A Luxury Beach Hut Holiday With Your Crew
Beachcroft Beach Huts in West Sussex. Luxe boltholes to run-away with the girls. Bolt-on activities, brilliant hotel facilities, on the beach. Sleeps 4.
- Felpham, West Sussex
- https://beachcroft-hotel.co.uk/beach-hut-suites/
Turnstone, Portwrinkle: An ocean-side home for a stylish couples' holiday in Cornwall
Gorgeous Portwrinkle home for a sea-splashed couples' holiday in Cornwall. Sleeps 6 with sea views from every floor. Hot tub, dog-friendly, games room. From From £260pn
- Portwrinkle, Cornwall
- https://www.portwrinkleholidays.co.uk/properties/turnstone/
The Hideaway: A Pretty Lyme Regis Apartment with Hot Tub Sea Views
Bright, fresh, luxurious Lyme Regis apartment with a gorgeous sea view. Sits smack bang in the middle of town! Sleeps 2. From £115pn.
- Lyme Regis, Dorset
- https://www.jurassicproperties.com/the-hideaway-lyme-regis/
The Bothy: cute coastal holiday apartment in Lyme Regis’ Old Town
Cosy, brightly-coloured dog-friendly holiday apartment in Lyme Regis with everything you need quite literally on the doorstep!
- Lyme Regis, Dorset
- https://www.jurassicproperties.com/the-bothy-lyme-regis/
STEALS & DEALS TO HELP YOU SAVE
Make it a HUGE weekend
Big Beach Pads for Large Groups
Ballarat House: Bright, Funky & Large Holiday Home Margate
Cool, colourful & funky, Ballarat House holiday home Margate. For group get togethers. Girls weekends. Family reunions. Children welcome!
- Margate, Kent
- https://www.ballarathouse.com
Large Cornwall Holiday Homes for a Grand Getaway: Cormorant, Fulmar & Sandpiper
Three large sea view Cornwall holiday homes, sleeping up to 10pp. Dog-friendly, private hot tubs, on-site spa, minutes from Portwrinkle beach. From £370pn.
- Portwrinkle, Cornwall
- https://www.portwrinkleholidays.co.uk/
Brilliantly Bonkers: Alice in Wonderland Hen Party House in Brighton
Award-winning hen party house in Brighton, near the beach. Themed rooms, whimsical furniture, dress-up costumes, props and hen do activities!
- Brighton, East Sussex
- https://www.wonderlandhouse.co.uk/
Wildly One-of-a-Kind Private Hire Adventure Holiday Cornwall
Unique private hire adventure holiday Cornwall. Glamp & tour Cornwall aboard a converted double-decker. Surf, swim, run, hike activities included. Groups of 10.
- Newquay
- https://www.scarangar.com/
Stunning Seafront Holiday Cottage in Lyme Regis: Sundial House
Loved by locals and admired by visitors, Sundial House holiday cottage in Lyme Regis is a unique and stunning place to call home for a weekend, or longer. Sleeps 9 in 5 double rooms.
- Lyme Regis, UK
- https://www.lyme-regis-accommodation.co.uk/sundial
REVIEWS & GUIDES TO HELP YOU PLAN YOUR SEASIDE BREAK
JUST FOR TWO
Cute Coastal Retreats
Sleepy Owl Devon Treehouses: Canopy-Topping Rockstars!
Rockstar treehouses for romantic, dog-friendly weekends by the sea. From the sublime Sleepy Owl Devon. Sleeps 2, Hartland North Devon. From £360pn
- Hartland, Devon
- https://www.sleepyowldevon.co.uk/
Harta Retreat Luxury Tipis: For Hazy Mornings and Lost Afternoons
Gorgeous next-gen glamping near Woolacombe. Choose you luxury tipi: Sitting Bull, Dancing Deer, Crazy Bear or Moon DAnce. Perfect couples' retreat. Secluded and rural. From £125pn.
- Barnstaple, North Devon
- https://www.harta-retreat.co.uk/
Gorgeous Country House Hotel in Cornwall: Boscundle Manor
Small luxury country house hotel Cornwall. Near the Eden Project with an indoor heated pool, mini spa and 12 fabulously stylish rooms! From £175pn.
- St Austell, Cornwall
- https://boscundlemanor.com/
The Ultimate Coastal Spa: Wildwood Spa Devon
Wildwood Spa Devon - an incredible luxury stay. Architecturally unique, sleeps 2, includes personal heated infinity pool and sauna.
- Ilfracombe, Devon
- https://ravendere.co.uk/hb_accommodation/wildwood-spa/
Utterly Sinful Cornwall Honeymoon Home for Two
An extraordinary honeymoon getaway in Cornwall for 2. Pure luxury, with private chefs, pampering treatments and insane bathtub views. Divine.
- Mousehole, Cornwall
- https://www.fallenangelcornwall.com/
The Den Treehouse at Pickwell Manor, Devon
The fabulous Den treehouse in Devon is more 'earth ship' than treehouse. Removes you from the stresses of the modern world. Sleeps 4, from £420pn.
- Braunton, Devon
- https://www.pickwellmanor.co.uk/the-den
ON OR NEAR THE WATER
Cooling Waterside Escapes
By The Wye: Riverside Glamping in the Wye Valley
Roost in the trees, with the River Wye at your feet, and let the modern world melt away. By The Wye is the perfect glamping Wye Valley experience. Sleeps up to 5.
- Herefordshire, UK
- https://www.bythewye.uk/
Big City Bling: Lulubelle Houseboat Luxury Stay in London
Gorgeous houseboat stay in London that you won't forget. Plush interiors, incredible location near Canary Wharf, two spacious bedrooms, private marina. From £185pn.
- Limehouse Marina, London
- https://stayafloat.uk/
Drop anchor at this luxury glamping boat in North Devon
Supremely gorgeous houseboat glamping in North Devon. VIP interiors, private freshwater lake, sleeps 2, separate luxe bath house. Adults only.
- Holsworthy, North Devon
- https://www.tregullandandco.co.uk/blackbird/
Log House Holidays, Cirencester: Log Cabin Bliss on a Private Lake
A unique 130-acre destination in the Cotswold where you can enjoy total seclusion whilst relaxing at your own luxury lakeside log cabin with hot tub, indoor fire, rowing boat, fire pit and private beach.
- Poole Keynes, Cirencester
- https://loghouseholidays.co.uk/
EXTRA FOODIE BREAKS INSPIRATION & EXPERIENCES
Dive on in
PLACES TO VISIT
Flip-flop onto these 6 Dartmouth beaches
6 beaches in and around Dartmouth to flip-flop onto.
THINGS TO DO
Shore ahoy! Set sail in Dartmouth
Boat trips that'll get you closer to the sunny side of Dartmouth.
HELPFUL GUIDES
Northumberland's best beaches, pet
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Waterside experiences we love
Blissful Sea View Yoga in Lyme Regis
Maitri Yoga in Lyme Regis comes with beautiful views of the Jurassic Coast and a warm, caring instructor who'll help soothe your soul.
- Lyme Regis, Dorset
- https://www.maitriyogawithpip.com/
Stunning Beach Huts in Essex For Weekends With a Sea Breeze
Stylish, chic, contemporary, here are two of the coolest beach huts to hire in Essex - from only £60 per day!
- Essex Coast
- https://www.coolcoastalhuts.co.uk/
Make a splash! Paddleboarding Camping Adventures on the River Wye
Stand-up paddleboarding expeditions across the UK, from weekend trips with riverside camping to longer explorations of some of Britain’s most beautiful waterways as well as outdoor adventures across the UK including walking tours and navigation weekends.
- Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
- https://blackgrouse.co.uk/