Beach Blog

There’s nothing quite like coming back from a refreshing walk along the coast, with your cheeks flushed from the brisk sea air, to enjoy the warmth of a real fire. If you add a view of the sea to that scene, you’ve got one of the most desirable setups for a coastal getaway in the UK: a cosy cottage by the sea with a wood-burning stove.

Northumberland’s coastline feels refreshingly different to many other parts of the UK. It’s bigger, quieter and wonderfully un-spoilt, with wide sandy beaches, iconic castles, fishing villages and market towns that still feel rooted in everyday life. It’s the kind of place where you can walk for miles without seeing many people, watch seals and seabirds in their natural habitat, and enjoy the simple pleasure of fresh sea air and wide open spaces.

There’s a reason sea-view cottages are so popular: they make switching off effortless. As soon as you arrive and see the water, you feel removed from everyday routines, even on a short break. With fresh air, big horizons and a slower pace of life, the coast creates the kind of reset you notice immediately.

There are holidays that feel nice while you’re on them… and then there are breaks that genuinely reset you. The kind that leaves you lighter, sleepier (in the best way), and strangely more capable of handling real life when you get home. For many people, that feeling comes from a simple combination: fresh sea air, space to breathe, and a warm soak at the end of the day.

Suffolk’s coastline has a very particular magic: big skies, shingle beaches that crunch underfoot, gentle sea air, and towns that still feel proudly independent. It’s a coast made for slow days — early morning walks, fresh seafood lunches, browsing small shops, and long evenings watching the light change over the sea.

There’s a reason romantic getaways by the sea never go out of style. The coast has a way of slowing everything down — soft light over the water, the rhythm of the tide, long shoreline walks with no agenda, and that feeling of being a little further away from everyday life than you expected.

Norfolk is one of the UK’s best places for a dog-friendly coastal getaway - not just because of its wide beaches and big skies, but because it offers the kind of shoreline that’s made for long, unhurried walks. Think sandy bays backed by dunes, pebble beaches with coastal paths, and seaside towns where you can potter between cafés, promenades and harbours without needing to drive everywhere.

Scotland might be best known for its mountains, lochs and castles, but its coastline is every bit as memorable. With thousands of miles of coastline, sweeping sandy bays, rugged headlands and island beaches that can look almost tropical on a sunny day, Scotland is a brilliant choice for anyone planning a holiday by the sea - whether you want a peaceful escape, an active walking break, or a base for exploring quieter coastal scenery.

Planning a coastal group holiday is all about finding the sweet spot between things to do together and space to unwind. The best seaside towns for group escapes offer a strong mix of beach time, walkable centres, great food, and activities that work for different ages and energy levels - from adrenaline-fuelled adventures to easy-going harbour days and scenic coastal walks.

Dorset is one of the UK’s most popular places for a coastal break with your dog. From the famous Jurassic Coast and picturesque limestone coves to long sandy bays and quiet cliff-backed stretches, this part of the South West offers an incredible mix of landscapes - and plenty of opportunities for dogs to run, paddle and explore.