Standing in the busy Oxford Street with a Latte Mocha from Starbucks waiting for my chauffeur-driven car to arrive from valet parking, I was lost thinking about the cold grey salty water of Bristol Bay. Because of a leaflet, I found this morning featuring Devon and its Croyde Beach surfing classes. It suddenly makes me realise life is emptying with time and tide for people like us struggling to cope with the pace.
You are also in the same state of mind as mine whenever you come across sassy pictures of people enjoying themselves at the beach either zooming around the traditional beach culture or immersing in the adrenaline rush of experimenting with surfing or any adventure water sport on social media.
City life no doubt depicts ultra-modern urbanisation and facilities and there is no point in complaining about being urbane, but a narrow short-term escape to coastal destinations with calm water, turquoise waves, and breathtaking sea-scape is quintessential. While you and I both plan for our respective beach voyages, let us enjoy some virtual coastal trips in the top 5 coastal destinations in the UK through this blog, which will help you finalise your next sea-cation trip.
With so many options for staying, enjoying water activities, and exploring the nightlife around the beach region coastal holidays have become luxurious affairs. To make it much easier for you chauffeur services in London are catering to endless premium options. This ensures a super comfortable and personalised transfer either from the airport to your beach resort or directly from your doorstep to the beach location. We get into that later in the blog. Now let us get a deep dive into the most fascinating beaches in our country.
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Bournemouth Beach, Dorset
Our list of the top 5 coastal destinations in the UK begins with Bournemouth Beach, a true gem in the ceremonial country of Dorset in South West England. Bournemouth Beach is decorated with a long stretch of golden sand and surrounded by stunning scenery offering many adventures, activities, and attractions.
Nestling just below a spell-bounding cliff line, Bournemouth Bay has somehow created its micro-climatic ecosystem. It delivers a tropical climatic condition around the beach area and the United Kingdom’s warmest sea temperatures. Get yourself immersed in the breathtaking views of the Isle of Wight and the Purbecks from the beach. Chill out and relax lying on the warm sand, stroll along the pier, enjoy building sand castles with your children, and do some fitness activities like running and playing balls with your dogs (Open for dogs from 1st October to 30 April each year on every Blue Flag or Award Winning Beach), nourish your tastebuds with some tasty and salty seafood or sit admiring the coastal lines, Bournemouth is the perfect coastal destination for a short staycation during any time of the year.
Not a single part of the Bournemouth beach you will find lifeless and sitting idle. Every corner of the beach is covered with different doses of fun and experimentation. Try your hands on some adrenaline-pumping water sports like scuba diving, Snorkeling, Jet-skiing, Paddleboarding, and many more. Enjoy your fullest with your loved ones after a long day at the beach at Pier Approach in the evening.
Where to Stay: Bournemouth is scattered with a large number of luxury hotels, seaside resorts, Bed and Breakfast options, and family guest houses. It has a wide variety of International and national hotel chains and sprawling cute boutique hotels. Are you searching for more fun go for Caravans and camping parks near the coastline.
To Name a Few:
B&B : Alexander’s Lodge, Southern Bridge Lodge, and Mori House
Luxury Hotel: Hotel Miramar, Hilton, Bournemouth and Ibis Styles, Bournemouth
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Sennen Cove, Cornwall
Situated on the parish point of Cornwall, England, Sennen Cove is a coastal village that is the gateway to a secluded and tranquil beach experience, far away from the bustling beach crowd of Cornwall beaches. The crystalline water, magnificent western clip, and velvety sands make this picturesque fishing village a postcard image for you to get lost in its brilliant surroundings.
There are shops, art galleries, cafes and restaurants, and the Old Success pub to catalyse your vacation and mood.
The coastal way of the South West Coast Path takes you to the northern point where you can find the astonishing Gwynver Beach, a haven for surfers and those seeking quiet and serenity.
The Pedn-men-du shields the coastal cove from westerly Atlantic gales from the southernmost end of the bay. Look at the views from Pedn Vounder Beach at the Cove! The granite cliffs, emerald green water, and beige sand make everything fall at the right place for your beach vacation. These cliffs are favourite hunt for rock climbing and mountaineering enthusiasts. Senne Cove is also the perfect den for surfers worldwide, craving adventure in water sports.
Where To Stay: Enjoy your stay in this small yet picture-perfect small coastal village of Sennen Cove. With beautiful cottages, Bed and Breakfast options, luxury boutique hotels, chic cafes, and fine dining restaurants Sennen Cove blends tranquility with modernisation.
To Name A Few: Cove Cottage, Sennen Archavon Luxury Studio and Saddle & Stable Rooms
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Croyde Beach, Devon
Popularly known as ‘Chelsea By Sea’ for its rich tourists flocking during peak beach holiday seasons, Croyde is one of the best surfing hubs in the world, located in Devon, England. It exactly locates in the northern coastal area of Devon facing the southwest coastal path commonly known as the ‘South West Coast Path’ near Baggy Point.
With magnificent beauty from nature’s core Croyde houses some outstanding urbanisation with its flagship surf shops, family pubs and restaurants, spotless beach, and world-class Croyde Bay Resort.
Croyde is famous worldwide for nestling one of the UK’s best beaches ideal for surfing, sea swimming, body boarding, and enjoying family and alone time.
Satisfy your eyes with the savouring silhouette of the green rolling hills and rock cliffs at the backdrop of the sea.
Time to burn some extra calories! Take a wholesome walk in the morning or just when the sun is all set to hide behind the cliff or somewhere inside the sea, through the long walking trails.
Baggy Point of National Trust, is a famous nature trail for walks.
The quaint coastal village renowned for surfing and picture-perfect village preservation makes Croyde village a popular coastal destination among tourists and surfers. Enjoy some gigantic rock loops on both ends of the beach which feel like swords protecting an island from both sides. Do you imagine yourself engrossed in a Caribbean-type atmosphere by the beach in England? Yes, you can experience that charm in pubs lined up near the bay with thatched roofs serving unique Mediterranean cuisines and drinks.
Where To Stay: Famous for surfing and holidaying, Croyde has filled up with sprawling luxury hotels, B&Bs, guesthouses, farm cottages, and shacks. The most famous for an expensive and exclusive stay is the Croyde Beach Resort. The area is stacked up with family-friendly pubs, cafes, and restaurants and also makes you experience a vibrant and ‘sea-ductive’ nightlife.
To Name A Few:
Bed And Breakfasts: Combas Farm Camping, The Thatch, Shuna Guesthouse, Thistheldoo Bed and Devonia Cottage
Luxury Hotels: Saunton Sands Hotel Source Spa And Wellness, Watersmeet Hotel, Croyde Bay Holiday Resort and the Woolacombe Bay Hotel.
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Scarborough Bay, Yorkshire
One of the most famous and predominantly popular coastal regions, Scarborough has it all for your ideal ‘beachy’ holiday. Situated on the coast of Yorkshire Scarborough Bay has the UK’s three most renowned beaches, North Bay, South Bay, and Cayton Bay Beach.
What makes Scarborough’s beaches unique you might wonder! Yes, the unique part of the story is the sweeping North Bay and South Bay beaches are separated by a vast and ancient headland that has the ruins of the Scarborough Castle on top of it. Scarborough Bay proportionately blends the conventional beach tradition, modern amenities, and funky nightlife scenes for you to enjoy scenic beauty and serendipity.
Well without being biased and for your help with beach touring, comparatively South Bay is much more vibrant and active than North Bay Beach with lively entertainment scenarios. South Bay has adorned itself with chicky cafes and ice-cream parlours, theatres and shops, and the open-air amphitheatre for concerts and karaoke.
Taste some of the deep-fried fish, shrimp, and chips with tartar sauce and groove with the beat with a strawberry and blueberry-flavoured ice cream waffle cone after an entire day wandering in the tidal sands and deep diving in the glass-like water.
Did I mention, donkeys can be your coolest beach companions? Trust Me It’s Damn True! Experience Donkey rides on the beach. (Though PETA does not support this, neither do I).
Getting sad about not being able to uncover the hidden gem on the other side of the Promontory, the North Bay? Who said so? There is a fine traditional architectured Victorian promenade running along the South Bay, and connecting to North Bay.
If you are on a Fam-Sea-Cation, the North Bay beach is pretty much popular with families. Hire a yacht or pleasure boat for some romantic and sizzling sailing around the bay and to the extended portion of the coast. Walk to the harbour and see the perfect mooring for fishing vessels and click some cool pictures.
Where To Stay: You will find many cute boutique hotels, guesthouses, and B&B, mostly in the South Bay Area. There are some country Inns and old-school British pubs too.
To Name A Few:
B&B: Mansion House, The Maynard, Ashburton House, The Waves, The RainCliffs, The Riviera Town House and The Carlton House.
Starred Luxury Hotel: The Esplanade Hotel, The Crown Spa Hotel, The Highlander Hotel, The Weston Hotel and Cumberland Hotel.
Fancy Inns: The Bike and Boot Inn and The Dickens Bar and Inn
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Freshwater Beaches, Pembrokeshire, Wales
A region in Wales, the United Kingdom, Freshwater shelters twin beaches of distinctively opposite characteristics with both having breathtaking views and sweeping green water.
Let’s start from the East! I mean Freshwater East Beach. A perfect coast for family trips and summertime swimming with an ancient village straight from the Iron Age. Enjoy the dunes, green fields, and cliffs around. The beach is protected by the bay from strong tidal currents.
Now let us talk about the silver beauty! The Freshwater West Beach with silver sands, dunes, and strong waves ideal for pro-level surfers. Beginners stay out of the game, it’s risky!
West Beach is also popular among kids because of its Hollywood connection, thus your child might drag you here first. Remember the house elf, the Dobby, and the Shell Cottage from Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows 1 and 2? Well of course your kids do! He died in the Shell Cottage which featured the West Beach. But just this. Robin Hood the rebel hero from Nottingham used this beach as a smugglers’ bay. But if you are planning to eat some barbequed chicken and fish sitting at the beautiful wind-swept seashore, then Alas! A Big NO To Barbeque on the beach for protecting the dunes.
Where To Stay: You will some beautiful and heavy wooden furnished cottages, modern-looking hotels, and cosy B&B and chalets in Pembrokeshire which either give you a heartwarming beach view or are some minutes away from the beach.
To Name A Few:
B&B: The Anchor Guest House, The Pendyffryn and The Broadmead Boutique B&B
Hotels: The Druidstone Hotel, The Penally Abbey Hotel and Restuarant and The Giltar Hotel
So, now everything is sorted and you have already made up your mind which will be your next sea-cation region. The next part is a cosy, roomy, and stress-free transportation to your coastal destination. Worry Not! Travel to any of the beaches in the UK whether mentioned above or not with London Wheels Limo’s outstanding tailored tour chauffeur hire if you want more adventure and prefer road trips. Otherwise, feel free to connect with them for exclusive and personalised airport chauffeur transfers to and from all the major airports in London and the UK. Get Ready To Sail In The Sea!
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