These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest guidance before travelling. Our writer visited these hotels prior to the pandemic.
More than 30,000 kilometres of coastline is said to fringe Great Britain and its islands, along which lie twisting coastal paths, clifftop villages, sandy bays, pebble beaches, busy promenades, smart harbours and plenty of rocky promontories. Whether you’re venturing to the land’s edges for a night, weekend, week (month?), choosing accommodation can be tricky when there are so many options to suit all holidays, tastes and budgets. So here’s our pick of the best beach hotels in the UK for a seaside staycation, including the top places to stay for families and couples, sea views, excellent fish restaurants, impressive spas and charming rooms – in locations such as Cornwall, Brighton, Norfolk, Suffolk, Dorset, Isle of Wight, Jersey, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Contributions by Telegraph Experts including David Atkinson, Gavin Bell, Suzy Bennett, Sophie Butler, Jade Conroy, Martin Dunford, Hattie Garlick, Lesley Gillilan, Geoff Hill, Gabriella Le Breton, Linda Macdonald, Robin McKelvie, Richard Mellor, Natalie Millar-Partridge, Benjamin Parker, Louise Roddon, Anna Turns, Kerry Walker, Tina Walsh & Antonia Windsor