5 Top Coastal Retreats in the UK
Bank Holiday | Beach | Staycation | Posted 2023.02.23
With Spring fast approaching, many of us are already searching for the perfect summer staycation. Whilst we can’t always guarantee hot weather during the British summertime, we are fortunate that we have lots of quaint English seaside towns and villages on our doorstep. Luckily for us, we never have to travel too far to reach the sea! Whether you are looking for sandy beaches in Dorset, rocky coves in Cornwall or quaint seaside towns in East Anglia, we have selected 5 Top Coastal Retreats in the UK.
So if you need a bit of inspiration on where to head to this summer, we have put together 5 top coastal retreats in the UK.
The Pedn Olva, St Ives, Cornwall
Surrounded by beautiful beaches and idyllic views of St Ives Harbour and Bay, The Pedn Olva is a wonderful family friendly pub that has its own swimming pool. The pub sits 30 feet above sea level, providing unrivalled views of the surrounding area.
The Pedn Olva has 30 contemporary en-suite bedrooms, comprising a mixture of sea view suites, balcony double rooms, classic & cabin rooms, and family rooms.
See inside the pub here: The Pedn Olva
Rock Point, Lyme Regis, Dorset
Nestled beside the harbour, The Rock Point Inn takes a front-row seat to the ‘Pearl of Dorset’. Lyme Regis is known for its sandy beaches, picturesque scenery, and fascinating history. The pub has nine stylish ensuite bedrooms, including one dog-friendly bedroom. Rock Point is a great place to stay for those wanting to walk the Jurassic Coastal path, as it is just a short stroll from the pub.
See inside the pub here: The Rock Point Inn
The Wiveton Bell, Blakeney, Norfolk
The Wiveton Bell is an award-winning pub, situated just a mile from the coastal village of Blakeney, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is popular among ramblers and bird watchers, as the nature reserve boasts wide open spaces and uninterrupted views of the North Norfolk coastline. The pub has six boutique and dog-friendly bedrooms, overlooking the village green in the tranquil hamlet of Wiveton. They serve continental breakfast of freshly baked pain au chocolate and croissants.
See inside the pub here: The Wiveton Bell
The Atlantic, St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly
If you’re looking for unrivalled harbour views and sandy beaches, The Atlantic Hotel is the place for you. The Atlantic is situated in St Mary’s which is Isles of Scilly’s largest island and the gateway to the rest of the islands.
The inn has 21 stylish ensuite bedrooms, which comprise of three-room types; superior rooms, sea view rooms and classic rooms. Dogs are welcome in selected rooms for an additional fee.
Tuck into delicious fresh seafood and modern pub classics, whilst admiring the stunning view across Hugh Town harbour and the surrounding coastline.
See inside the pub here: The Atlantic
The Bull & Townhouse, Beaumaris, Gwynedd
Situated in the heart of Beaumaris, The Bull & Townhouse is a 15th century inn with 25 elegant bedrooms. Beaumaris is a town on the Isle of Anglesey, at the eastern entrance to the Menai Strait. The pub is ideally located for those wanting to explore Beaumaris Castle and the beautiful beaches.
The pub’s award-winning bar has been a social hub at the heart of the Beaumaris community for generations and is well stocked with wines from around the world, hand-pulled cask ales, lagers and ciders, cocktails and an extensive range of hot drinks.
Guests can enjoy drinks by open log fires, or in their pretty courtyard garden during the warm summer months.
See inside the pub here: The Bull & Townhouse
Written by Melanie Phipps, PR & Marketing Manager
