Top 5 Traditional British Seaside Holidays

Top 5 Traditional British Seaside Holidays

There is nothing quite like a traditional seaside holiday resort whether its the kiss me quick hats, donkey rides across the sandy beach, relaxing in a deck chair on a Victorian pier or taking a gentle stroll along the promenade.

We love a great seaside holiday and for families it makes memories that last a lifetime... digging that first sand castle, laughing at a Punch & Judy show or eating ice creams, rock and candy floss.

So where should you head for a great seaside cottage holiday experience, here are 5 of the best traditional British seaside resorts...

1. Scarborough, North East England

Scarborough, North East England. Where better to start than where the traditional British seaside began. Scarborough on the Yorkshire coast became known as a seaside town as far back as the 18th Century when sea bathing was considered medicinal. Scarborough has everything you would expect and love from a traditional British seaside town - sandy beaches, promenade etc - but it has also moved with the times... there are plenty great attractions, trendy bars and restaurants to keep the whole family entertained.

2. Bournemouth, South West England

Bournemouth, South West England. With mile upon mile of clean and family friendly sandy beaches Bournemouth is a perfect seaside destination. Beaches with Blue Flag Awards, long promenade, not one but two piers, and quite literally thousands of deck chairs.

3. Brighton, South East England

Brighton, South East England. Known for its bohemian glamour and chic, Brighton in Sussex also fufils the role of seaside town so well. From the amusement packed Brighton Pier to deck chairs on the pebbly beach, colourful beach huts and the Rock and Novelty Postcard shops Brighton is a World of fun.

4. Southwold, East England

Southwold, East England. Not all classic British seaside holidays are known for their tackiness! Southwold definitely qualifies as the other sort of British seaside resort. Southwold in Suffolk is a sleepy, more genteel seaside holiday with a great sandy beach and wonderful pier that is a perfect place to relax.

5. Llandudno, North Wales

Llandudno, North Wales. A Victorian holiday favourite, Llandudno is a traditional British seaside resort that has retained much of this Victorian architecture and splendour. Check out the wonderful pier and enjoy walking the esplanade.

 

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So that is out top 5 for traditional British seaside holidays but there are so many great British seaside towns that we are sure you will have other favourites for this list. Should we have included Blackpool or Bognor Regis, how about Newquay or Great Yarmouth?

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Sea Fizz in Brighton, East Sussex, South East England

Sea Fizz, Brighton

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Sea Fizz in South East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Sea Fizz is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Sea Fizz does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea Fizz start from £550 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Sea Fizz customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Sea Fizz

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Highgate in Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales

Highgate, Llandudno

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Highgate self catering accommodation in Llandudno, Conwy sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Highgate start from £397 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highgate


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bronte in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bronte, Scarborough

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Bronte self catering accommodation in Scarborough, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bronte start from £410 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bronte


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Signals Court in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, North East England

Signals Court, Scarborough

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Signals Court self catering accommodation in Scarborough, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Signals Court does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Signals Court start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Signals Court


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Craiglwyd Bach in Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales

Craiglwyd Bach, Llandudno

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Craiglwyd Bach self catering accommodation in Llandudno, Conwy sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Craiglwyd Bach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Craiglwyd Bach start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craiglwyd Bach


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Holme Cottage in Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales

Holme Cottage, Llandudno

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Holme Cottage self catering accommodation in Llandudno, Conwy sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Holme Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holme Cottage start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holme Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Quayside House in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, North East England

Quayside House, Scarborough

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Quayside House self catering accommodation in Scarborough, North Yorkshire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Quayside House start from £430 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quayside House


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Westfield Barn in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, North East England

Westfield Barn, Scarborough

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Westfield Barn self catering accommodation in Scarborough, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Westfield Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westfield Barn start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westfield Barn


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Tree Tops in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, North East England

Tree Tops, Scarborough

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Tree Tops self catering accommodation in Scarborough, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Tree Tops start from £200 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tree Tops


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Lazidays in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lazidays, Scarborough

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Lazidays self catering accommodation in Scarborough, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Lazidays does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lazidays start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lazidays


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