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

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Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bed

Features: Eco beach house, indoor fireplace, sun terrace, near

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Dorset

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Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bed

Features: Hot tub, BBQ grill, fire pit, hammock

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Devon

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Rooms: 1 bedroom, 4 beds

Features: Wild swimming, drive to beaches

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Dungeness

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Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bed

Features: Hot tub, patio, beachfront

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Margate

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Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 2 beds

Features: On the beach, walk to Turner Contemporary and Dreamland

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Devon

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Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bed

Features: Cabin near see, coastal walks, sea view

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Cornwall

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Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bed

Features: Remote peace and quiet, near seaside, gardens and galleries a drive away

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Portchester

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Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bed

Features: Sea view, private deck

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West Sussex

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Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bed

Features: Unique space, near sea

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Margate

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Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 2 beds

Features: Seaview

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Aldeburgh

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Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 3 beds

Features: Courtyard

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