1. Braye Beach Hotel, Alderney

Fancy waking up to the sound (and sight) of the glistening ocean lapping onto pristine white sands? This is the deal at Braye Beach Hotel, nestled on the north coast of our northernmost Channel Island, Alderney. Natural beauty shines in abundance while luxurious yet welcoming rooms make a lovely home-from-home. handpickedhotels.co.uk

2. Glenapp Castle’s Hebridean Sea Safari, Ayrshire

This intimate, 21-bedroom Relais & Chateaux hotel is nestled on the Ayrshire coast, with 110 acres of private land to get lost in, spanning manicured gardens to woodland. If the sea is calling, embark on Glenapp’s unique Hebridean Sea Safari, whisking you off for five days and four nights to explore the breathtaking coastline, spotting minke whales and puffins and glamping at sea, all with the comforts of the hotel thanks to the dedicated Sea Safari team. glenappcastle.com

3. Bedruthan Hotel & Spa, Mawgan Porth

When it comes to British beach holidays, Cornwall probably springs to mind first. And rightly so: the beaches are spectacular. So too are the hotels. Bedruthan Hotel & Spa, for one, peers over an idyllic beach scene and invites guests to reconnect with nature through floor-to-ceiling windows. Find more of our favourite Cornwall hotels here. bedruthan.com

4. Seaham Hall, Durham

The clue is in the name at Seaham Hall, stationed on a striking clifftop near Durham. A PoB hotel, the dramatic location combined with the Georgian building oozes country house charm, with a spa inspired by the surroundings, too. seaham-hall.co.uk

5. Chewton Glen, Hampshire

Perched on the edge of the New Forest amid over 130 acres of woodland, gardens and parkland, nature is at the heart of Chewton Glen. It’s also just minutes from the coast, meaning you can enjoy the best of both worlds at this Iconic Luxury Hotel this summer. chewtonglen.com

6. The Relais Cooden Beach, Bexhill-On-Sea

For a touch of the continent on home shores, this playful beach hotel should be your first port of call. Stylish coastal interiors are infused with international influences while The Rally Bar & Restaurant houses a spacious beachfront terrace and superb views, and serves fresh seasonal menus, including a catch of the day supplied by local fishermen. therelaisretreats.com

7. The Pig – On The Beach, Studland

This enchanting 18th century summer house is fairytale-castle-like with its turrets, gargoyles and stone casements. This beachy Dorset sibling exudes the same higgeldy-piggeldy charm of all The Pigs, with added beach bags, buckets and spades in every room, plus an ice cream cart and wood-fired pizzas at the buzzy outdoor bar. thepig.com

8. Cary Arms & Spa, Babbacombe Beach

Wake up to spectacular views of Devon’s English riviera at Cary Arms & Spa, nestling in seaside fresh bedrooms or lounging on pretty terraces that hang over the bay. Romantic, family friendly, dog friendly and surrounded by breathtakingly lovely walks in all directions, this hotel really has it all. caryarms.co.uk

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