Luxury Hotels in Coastal UK
- The Cornish coast offers spectacular seaviews.cornish coast image by David Paris from Fotolia.com
Flanked by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea, the United Kingdom is surrounded by over 9,000 miles of shoreline. Pebble and sand beaches abound, and rolling seas provide the backdrop for some of the U.K.'s most picturesque locations. Rugged coastal towns host elaborate boutique hotels and quaint, family-run inns, while castles and ancient fortresses litter the countryside. - The beaches of Cornwall are just steps from the Fowey Hotel.cornish sea image by Christopher Hall from Fotolia.com
The Fowey Hotel has welcomed guests to Cornwall's coast since 1883. This four-star, classic Victorian hotel offers 37 individually decorated guest rooms in one of four categories that range from classic to premier plus. The Fowey's AA Rosette restaurant serves a selection of seasonal Cornish dishes using locally sourced ingredients in its opulent dining room. While the Fowey does not have either a gym or spa of its own, it does have arrangements with two local businesses--the Fowey Leisure Centre and the Oasis Rooms--both of which are located less than 10 minutes from the hotel. The Fowey Leisure Centre offers an equipped gym area, squash and badminton courts, an outdoor pool and tanning beds. A variety of treatments is available at the Oasis Rooms including facials, body scrubs, hot stone and aromatherapy massages and waxes.
The Fowey Hotel
The Esplanade, Fowey
Cornwall, England
PL23 1HX
011-44-0800-005-3904
thefoweyhotel.co.uk - Salcombe is located in Devon County, which abuts both the English and Bristol channels.devon harbour sunset image by green308 from Fotolia.com
Fully renovated in 2008, the newly reopened South Sands Hotel has a delightful location directly on the bay. This classic New England-style hotel boasts an elaborate spiral staircase, a private terrace, 22 guest rooms and five beach suites. Each of the rooms is simply furnished, and many include floor-to-ceiling windows, claw-footed porcelain tubs and seamless views of the sea. Suites provide additional amenities like full kitchens and a private patio or balcony. The on-site restaurant and bar prepares locally caught seafood using regional produce and opens onto a beachfront terrace where guests enjoy cocktails, ocean breezes and the soft lull of the waves. The South Sand's also displays a number of paintings and sketches by local artists. Due to its seaside location, Salcombe offers a variety of water sports and activities like sailing, surfing and fishing.
The South Sands Boutique Hotel
& Beachside Restaurant
Bolt Head, Salcombe
Devon, England
TQ8 8LL
011-44-01548-859-000
southsands.com - Portions of Hadrian's Wall, built in A.D. 122, are found just ouside Seaham.Hadrian's Wall Six image by Ben Groves from Fotolia.com
Seaham Hall bills itself as "the leading luxury hotel and spa destination resort in Northern England." Built in 1791 atop a cliff overlooking the sea, this five-star boutique hotel has a storied history as the location of English poet Lord Byron and Annabella Milbanke's 1815 wedding. Eighteen suite-style rooms are available at Seaham and may include a free-standing, two-person bath, rain shower, private terrace, sea views, fireplace or half-tester bed. Open nightly for dinner, the AA three-Rosette White Room restaurant offers a range of seasonal entrees complemented by an extensive selection of Old and New World wines. Seaham is also home to the Serenity Spa. Portions of Hadrian's Wall, a 73-mile-long, Roman-built wall, can be found just outside of Seaham, while Durham's imposing Norman cathedral is 20 minutes away.
Seaham Hall
Lord Byron's Walk
Seaham, County Durham
England
SR7 7AG
011-44-01915-161-400
seaham-hall.co.uk
