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Hotels by the sea

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kittylester Sat 09-Mar-24 08:37:08

We love hotels over looking the sea when we have a short break.

We love the Brudenell at Aldeburgh and used to enjoy The Midland at Morecambe before it was taken over. When the children were small, we stayed at the Woolacombe Bay Hotel.

Can anyone recommend anything similar?

Jackaranda Sat 09-Mar-24 17:43:54

Any favourite hotels on the Ayrshire coast please?

Suzieque66 Sat 09-Mar-24 16:57:12

The old Grand hotels are gone to the dogs .. we go on cruises now .. cant get any nearer the sea ...

Greyduster Sat 09-Mar-24 15:41:30

Like Primrose, I would recommend the Blakeney Hotel in North Norfolk. It’s not cheap but they certainly know how to look after you and the food is superb.

aonk Sat 09-Mar-24 15:02:16

Take a look at the Hydro Hotel in Eastbourne. Many of the rooms overlook the sea and there’s also a conservatory restaurant with views as well as a pretty sea facing garden for warm days. It’s a comfortable hotel with helpful staff and good food. It’s not super luxurious or modern but has every comfort and a friendly atmosphere.

NotSpaghetti Sat 09-Mar-24 14:47:57

I'd have a look at these ones:
www.cntraveller.com/gallery/best-beach-hotels-uk

I find Conde Nast quite reliable.
You could search their website too.

Jaxjacky Sat 09-Mar-24 14:44:50

The Royal Victoria Hastings opposite the beach. It’s beautifully kept, we had a large room and a tasty dinner.

Katyj Sat 09-Mar-24 14:15:24

The Carlyon bay hotel Saint Austell in Cornwall. Lovely hotel with beautiful sea views and grounds. Pricey but we got a late deal reasonably priced.

Joseann Sat 09-Mar-24 11:13:53

£10 million.

Kate1949 Sat 09-Mar-24 11:12:58

I was kitty!

Boz Sat 09-Mar-24 11:10:40

Watersmeet Hotel in Woolacombe. Nice lawns, private beach and spa. About £450 prpn b&b. Restaurant.

kittylester Sat 09-Mar-24 11:10:30

*Bet

Joseann Sat 09-Mar-24 11:10:20

Hey, I'm sure I read in Devon & Cornwall Live that The Atlantic Hotel is for sale! Off to check the price.

kittylester Sat 09-Mar-24 11:05:10

Get you were in your element, Kate.

Kate1949 Sat 09-Mar-24 11:02:47

Oh yes it's lovely isn't it kitty? We didn't realise until we got there that The Beatles stayed there for three nights as part of filming their Magical Mystery Tour. I found some lovely pictures when I googled it.

kittylester Sat 09-Mar-24 11:02:22

And Skeggy, I think.

henetha Sat 09-Mar-24 10:57:08

There's a Premier Inn on the seafront in Torquay.

kittylester Sat 09-Mar-24 10:48:18

The Atlantic at Newquay. We had booked a self catering bungalow which was in a disgusting state when we got there so had to hunt around for somewhere else. The Atlaantic was the only place we could get in. We stayed 3 nights and moved to the Carbis Bay for the rest of the holiday.

Kate1949 Sat 09-Mar-24 10:34:19

Which one kitty?

Georgesgran Sat 09-Mar-24 10:21:14

Seaham Hall Hotel and Spa up here on the North East coast.
Bracing weather and you’ll need a second mortgage!! I’ve done spa days there - lovely.

TerriBull Sat 09-Mar-24 10:15:51

Buddock Vean -Helford Passage, Cornwall
The Bedruthen Steps, I think it's been renamed as The Bedruthen Spa since I was last there- Mawgan Porth Cornwall
The Harbour Hotel - Salcombe, Devon

All have beautiful settings and have restaurants.

kittylester Sat 09-Mar-24 10:11:42

Ooh, Kate, we've been there too - it's fabulous!

Kate1949 Sat 09-Mar-24 10:04:00

The Atlantic in Newquay Cornwall is pretty spectacular. Also, although it's many years since we stayed there, The Fowey Hall Hotel in Fowey (foy) in Cornwall. It's Daphne Du Maurier country.

Joseann Sat 09-Mar-24 09:57:00

Nanatoone

The Premier Inn in Exmouth is on the Sea Front, it’s quite new too.

Yes perfect location. And Rockfish for dinner.

Nanatoone Sat 09-Mar-24 09:55:00

The Premier Inn in Exmouth is on the Sea Front, it’s quite new too.

Joseann Sat 09-Mar-24 09:53:38

Hotel Tresanton, St. Mawes, if it's for a treat. It's an Alex Polizzi place, so good food is guaranteed.