As we approach mid-August you might feel it is too late to take a summer a break?
We disagree.
Whilst there is still time to book a flight and get out to the Med, why not make life easy and stay somewhere closer to home?
There some exceptional seaside options in the UK that make the perfect holiday destination whatever your age and budget.
We know you can’t count on the weather to be kind, but pack jumpers and umbrellas as well as sunglasses and we think that you’ll have fun in any one of these fab locations on home shores.
Studland Bay is quite simply, three miles of perfect sand that stretches along the Isle of Purbeck. Not only is the water calm and clean, but it backs onto a green, woody National Trust wildlife reserve – a truly wonderful combination. You won’t find arcades and fun fairs in this part of Dorset but with deer dashing in and out of the woods and fresh air flowing into your lungs, this is a little piece of paradise you will remember forever.
If you are looking for award winning beaches, look no further than Woolacombe in deepest, delightful Devon. The water is clean, the faculties are outstanding and life-guards ensure safety for swimmers and surfers, making it a very popular destination. There’s also a friendly village full of pubs, restaurants and places to stay and only a stone’s throw away you’ll find attractions, events and entertainment for all the family.
Suffolk offers a variety of seaside resorts but Southwold has to be the best. This historic town is a firm favourite of many who go back time and again to enjoy a warm welcome and a little bit of traditional seaside fun. Whether you spend your days in a bright beach hut, play hide and seek in the sand dunes or go fishing in the harbour, we are pretty sure you will fall in love with Southwold too.
Once at the cutting edge of coastal holidays in the UK, Skegness feel on hard times when low cost airfares made sunny Spain super-cheap. However with a cool new aquarium as well as seaside staple bumper cars, slot machines, and jaw-cracking sticks of rock (don’t tell your dentist), you can do worse than spending a weekend in ‘Skeggy’.
If you want to get away from everything, the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides is the place to go. Home to amazing beaches as well as wildlife, including golden eagles and red deer makes this a must-visit location for those who want to escape the rat race and go back to basics. Dalmor and Dal Beag beaches offer first class surfing, but wetsuits are a must as the water gets pretty chilly but the view makes it all worth it.
Watergate Bay in Cornwall is one of the most breathtaking beaches in the UK and loved by many. The soft sand is perfect for families wanting a safe day out and the surf brings beginners and pros alike to the beach all year long. There are a range of watersports on offer, fine food can be enjoyed at Jamie Oliver’s restaurant Fifteen and if you are looking for cream teas, you will be spoilt for choice.
Sat on the stunning Pembrokeshire coastline, Tenby with it’s pretty a pastel buildings and bustling streets, is a charming destination this summer. There are miles of outstanding sun-trap beaches to the north, south and west that are perfect for the brave to swim in, and the more refrained to paddle in. The quaint cobbled streets are loaded with pubs, shops and restaurants where visitors can while away the hours and enjoy a little bit of Welsh R&R.
So, if you think you are missing out because you aren’t in Marbella this summer, think again.
Team Pure-Beauty