Cornwall has experienced a cultural and gourmet renaissance and is now one of the most vibrant counties in Britain.

Visiting the beach has been voted the best value for money day out in a recent survey of over 2,500 UK parents.

If you’re looking for the kind of coastal holiday that offers a bit more than just sand and sea then you may want to check out North Wales.

The amount of coastal holiday destinations throughout the UK with high quality luxury beach houses to rent will astound you. In fact, we are constantly discovering new cleverly designed and stylishly finished holiday homes located on or near the beachfront throughout the UK.

East Anglia’s vast and varied coastline is home to some of Britain’s best beach holiday resorts. Whether you’re after a classic traditional beach holiday, a tranquil coastal hideaway or a sporty getaway, you’ll find a large choice of beach holiday destinations along the coast of East Anglia.

If you’re travelling with children, whether it’s a young baby or a group of teenagers it doesn’t matter, you’ll discover that beachside holiday parks are not only affordable but they also offer a host of activities including heated swimming pools, games rooms and of course most of them are located right by the beach.

Most people think of the UK as cold wet and windy, the last place on earth you’d expect to find a 5 star beachfront holiday home… well keep reading, you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

With hundreds of beaches along the Cornish Coast to choose from, we look at five which offer consistent surfing conditions for both beginners and experienced board riders. Most of these coastal towns also offer an affordable range of accommodation on or near the beachfront in Cornwall.

South Devon is one of the UK’s most popular holiday destinations with world-class sailing, surfing and beaches to explore. Here is just a sample of what’s on offer as we pick out top five beaches for families, couples and groups.

A little known fact is that the Isle of Wight has more award winning beaches than any other county in England, pretty remarkable considering its size. But it’s not just the beaches that attracts the thousands of visitors a year; with everything from golf and fishing to shopping and horse riding, there is plenty to see and do on this remarkable island off the South Coast of England.