Mine would be Seagrove Bay on the Isle of Wight, mainly because it's just up the lane from my dad's house. It's perfect on a quiet winter day with the sun shining. New Year's Day was perfect and there were loads of people strolling along, enjoying the fresh air. Has fab views across to the mainland and you can watch the big cruise ships coming in and out of Southampton. This is what the Isle of Wight Beach Guide said:
"This beach will remind you of holidays from days gone by. The beach is gently sloping and has clear waters. There is a café and toilet facilities and rocks for the children to explore. Parking facilities at Seagrove are not good and access will have to be from Seaview Village on foot. However, once there, you will have a very enjoyable day and this area is a good place to spot the occasional celebrity, attracted to the quiet beach and exclusive properties and hotels."
houndapitt farm
sandymouth bay near bude in cornwall is lush
stayed on this farm in the squirrel's lodge and its a short walk down to the beach down a country lane. we took bikes and cycled down there and surfed some mornings too.
thing is the Uk has many many excellant beaches and if you could guarantee the weather they'd be no need to go abroad. Saying that it's also too costly here !
... and closer to home what is your favourite beach of Kent/Essex/Sussex
The one we usually go to once a year is Botany Bay nr Westgate - lovely sandy beach when the tide is over half in and when it is out it is great for exploring all the rock pools etc.
[cite]Posted By: Henry Irving[/cite]Broadstairs is good and old fashioned and I hear that Ledge Knows now lives at the seaside. Carshalton Beaches I think.
I was thinking of Trebetherick/Rock where Betjemin is buried.
I that the one when you walk along the cliffs from Polzeath to Rock and there's a church near Daymar Bay ? Going there in September so may pop in for a look.
That's the one Large. The church (St Enoc's I think) is half buried in the dunes. Nothing spectacular as a beach but flat and sandy, a great big hill and nice views. Last time I went there was just a hut selling lollies and a lav. What more can you ask for. Would love to stay there for a weekend or longer but too bloody expensive. Going to Old Hunstantion this Easter so looking forward to some long walks followed by warm beer.
[cite]Posted By: Henry Irving[/cite]That's the one Large. The church (St Enoc's I think) is half buried in the dunes. Nothing spectacular as a beach but flat and sandy, a great big hill and nice views. Last time I went there was just a hut selling lollies and a lav. What more can you ask for. Would love to stay there for a weekend or longer but too bloody expensive. Going to Old Hunstantion this Easter so looking forward to some long walks followed by warm beer.
quite a climb over that hill (!) to the Rock - Padstow ferry, much easier when the tides out. Staying in a lovely cottage at St Kew. 3 bedrooms, sleeps five and at £450 for the week it's pretty good value that way. Church might be St Endoc's.
Got a cottage in North Cornwall - Port Gaverne (Port Isaac) - for the week at Whit for £350. Next door to a great little pub, and the beach (just about a beach!) and cliffs etc. - great spot and cheap. 5 mins walk into Port Gaverne, not far from Rock etc.
Stayed in Padstow in Rick Stein's hotel before he was a TV star. Fantastic breakfast.
I guess £450/£350 isn't too bad for a week but cos my son is at school we have to go during peak times. Wife's sister has a flat at Old Hunstanton so that is very cheap!
Anyone got a cottage in Cornwall they want to lend to a Charlton fan for free?
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Worldwide - Whitehaven is glorious.
"This beach will remind you of holidays from days gone by. The beach is gently sloping and has clear waters. There is a café and toilet facilities and rocks for the children to explore. Parking facilities at Seagrove are not good and access will have to be from Seaview Village on foot. However, once there, you will have a very enjoyable day and this area is a good place to spot the occasional celebrity, attracted to the quiet beach and exclusive properties and hotels."
I have however never seen a celebrity there!
Large - I would pay good money to watch you on a surf board!!
(No offence intended BTW).
sandymouth bay near bude in cornwall is lush
stayed on this farm in the squirrel's lodge and its a short walk down to the beach down a country lane. we took bikes and cycled down there and surfed some mornings too.
none taken !! I really meant in my younger days. You'd have to feel sorry for the surfboard nowaday's.
The one we usually go to once a year is Botany Bay nr Westgate - lovely sandy beach when the tide is over half in and when it is out it is great for exploring all the rock pools etc.
Never seen it like this though !!
I was thinking of Trebetherick/Rock where Betjemin is buried.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2151009.stm
Hmmm dunno about that , i'd go to the Windmill or Majingos for the best views
I that the one when you walk along the cliffs from Polzeath to Rock and there's a church near Daymar Bay ? Going there in September so may pop in for a look.
Locally agree with Kingsgate. Not a beach but St Margaret's Bay reminds me of the Med on a hot, sunny day.
quite a climb over that hill (!) to the Rock - Padstow ferry, much easier when the tides out. Staying in a lovely cottage at St Kew. 3 bedrooms, sleeps five and at £450 for the week it's pretty good value that way. Church might be St Endoc's.
took us forever to get to the sea from the harbour.
Next door to a great little pub, and the beach (just about a beach!) and cliffs etc. - great spot and cheap. 5 mins walk into Port Gaverne, not far from Rock etc.
Add to that Croyde Bay and Putsborough Beach...God's own Country (When the sun shines)
I used to spend my summers there in my youth. My auntie had a caravan. Best Fish n Chip shop in the world on the harbour...
Stayed in Padstow in Rick Stein's hotel before he was a TV star. Fantastic breakfast.
I guess £450/£350 isn't too bad for a week but cos my son is at school we have to go during peak times. Wife's sister has a flat at Old Hunstanton so that is very cheap!
Anyone got a cottage in Cornwall they want to lend to a Charlton fan for free?