The great staycation booking frenzy of 2021 has left many feeling forlorn about the prospects of escaping this year. But fear not, because there are still some options for those hoping to keep cool by booking a UK bolthole by the sea, and we've done the hours of searching for you. Whether you're looking for a beachside apartment in Margate or a remote hideaway in Cornwall, these spots still have space for the long hot* summer ahead.
(*not guaranteed)
Cornwall
Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bed
Features: Eco beach house, indoor fireplace, sun terrace, near
Dorset
Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bed
Features: Hot tub, BBQ grill, fire pit, hammock
Devon
Rooms: 1 bedroom, 4 beds
Features: Wild swimming, drive to beaches
Dungeness
Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bed
Features: Hot tub, patio, beachfront
Margate
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 2 beds
Features: On the beach, walk to Turner Contemporary and Dreamland
Devon
Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bed
Features: Cabin near see, coastal walks, sea view
Cornwall
Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bed
Features: Remote peace and quiet, near seaside, gardens and galleries a drive away
Portchester
Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bed
Features: Sea view, private deck
West Sussex
Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bed
Features: Unique space, near sea
Margate
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 2 beds
Features: Seaview
Aldeburgh
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 3 beds
Features: Courtyard
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