These British coastal retreats are perfect for your summer 2021 staycation

Make the most of contemporary interiors with coastal beauty at the stylish Salcombe Harbour Hotel & Spa. This seaside sanctuary boasts nautical decor (think lobster pot lamps and modern stripes) and mesmerising sea views from almost every room.

Grab a lounger on the rooftop terrace and watch the boats go by with a cocktail, then head down for lunch at the waterside restaurant. You can enjoy scenic walks along the coastal path or rooftop yoga, as well as the spa with an indoor pool and hot tub. Bliss.

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Expect elegance, fine dining and crashing Atlantic Ocean waves at Mullion Cove Hotel & Spa - a dreamy setting on the Lizard Peninsula for a relaxing rural coastal retreat. Country interiors meet a contemporary new eco spa with environmentally-friendly products and practices used. Here, you can soak up those views at the outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, or swim indoors on cooler days.

There's a stylish Art Deco bar for cocktails, too. Bring the dog (or don't!), and enjoy walks along the South West Coast Path and browse the Victorian harbour nearby.

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Sitting pretty just three minutes over the dunes to the honey-hued beach at Camber Sands, The Gallivant is laidback luxury defined. A boutique beachside hotel, it serves up a mix of bold, stylish and rustic interiors, simple yet delicious straight-from-the-shore food, and feet-up-and-flop lounges.

There's even daily yoga classes and a gorgeous garden spa for facials and massages. Four-pawed friends also welcome.

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Head to charming St Ives and check in at The Idle Rocks for cool, contemporary interiors, a dreamlike setting, and the freshest catch of the day. Colourful art and printed soft furnishings give a nod to the surroundings in a fresh way, and the harbourside sun terrace is a divine spot to eat or drink at any time of day.

Treat yourself to a memorable experience and get a boat over to discover the National Trust Trelissick Gardens. Cornwall's Tate Gallery is also situated in St Ives.

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North Norfolk's 16th century whitewashed Lifeboat Inn has the unique selling point of being one of the few places with direct access to the coastal path.

Surrounded by marshes and on the edge of the coast in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this romantic and secluded spot is ideal for scenic walks and bird-watching. The charming town of Burnham Market is also nearby for antique shop and art gallery browsing.

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Hole up for the weekend at Godolphin Arms on the West Cornwall coast, which has incredible views out to St Michael's Mount. You can enjoy Cornish crab and cream teas out on the terrace, and wake up to Mount's Bay in a Sea View room.

A completely magical setting with delicious locally -sourced food, the coastal retreat is just 10 miles from pretty St Ives and seven miles from charming Mousehole.

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The striking seaside villa that is Romney Bay House Hotel was built in 1929 and has an illustrious history, being visited by the likes of playwright Noel Coward. Situated on a private stretch of coastline, it features a cosy drawing room and log fire, a delightful restaurant with locally-sourced food, and views over the English Channel.

There's also a library, board games and a lounge with a telescope allowing you to see all the way to France on a clear day.

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Enjoy all the delights Brighton has to offer families, solos and couples (beach fun, fashionable shops, the i360 observatory tower, the Palace Pier) from a fun and funky base like the Brighton Harbour Hotel & Spa.

It's full of vintage, retro decor like neon signs and a fairground carousel horse on the bar. The subterranean spa, located in old smugglers tunnels that lead to the beach, offers an atmospheric indoor pool, hot tubs and steam room. At this hotel, there's all the fun of the fair - indoors and out.

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Perched on a clifftop overlooking the beautiful sands at Saundersfoot in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, St Brides Spa Hotel is an oasis of calm.

The Welsh coastal retreat offers dramatic seascapes, scenic walks, and plush pampering at the clifftop spa; there's even a stunning infinity pool with epic views over the beach and ocean below. The Cliff Restaurant also has magnificent views and a locally-sourced menu to match.

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Set in the dunes of Islay on a seven-mile stretch of pristine sandy beach, The Machrie Hotel is connected to a private footpath which takes you on beautiful oceanic walks to hidden coves and beaches - all of which can often be enjoyed in complete solitude. There are over 70 walking or cycling routes along the coast, inland, uphill or through the mountains.

Islay's rugged landscapes are perfect for wildlife-spotting, with the 130 miles of coastline offering opportunities to see seals, otters, deer, puffins and sea eagles. Islay also lies within the Hebridean Whale Trail, so you could take a boat tour in search of dolphins, basking sharks, minke whales and orcas.

What's more, golf fans will be more than happy with the 18-hole course at Machrie, which overlooks the immaculate beach, where kids can build sandcastles.. There's something for everyone here.

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If beachside bliss, bay-hopping boat rides, rock pooling and top-notch beach barbecues appeal, Cary Arms & Spa should be on your must-visit list. This luxury UK coastal retreat is simply bursting with charm.

There's a host of beach-chic accommodation to choose from, including beach huts and suites and h0liday cottages for larger groups. And the hotel's own classic sailing boat means you can explore the surrounding coves and bays in style. It's a little slice of heaven in Devon.

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