Airbnb has released its list of the summer’s trending seaside destinations, and it’s filled relatively unsung gems dotted across the country from Kent to Lancashire.
“There’s nothing quite like the smell of fish and chips and the sound of seagulls to transport you straight into holiday mode, and this past year has seen a real resurgence of the great British seaside holiday,” says Airbnb’s Amanda Cupples.
“And it’s not just the familiar summer stalwarts that are feeling the love; this hotlist shows that Brits are exploring lesser-known destinations and favouring well-loved gems as a means of escape this summer.”
Check out the top 10 in this slideshow that’s absolutely packed with staycation inspiration.
A two-hour drive from London, this pretty seaside town is known for its sandy beach, colourful beach huts, and having the second-longest pier in the UK.
Located four miles north of Blackpool, this small seaside town is home to Mary’s Shell (pictured), a huge piece of public art nestled on its sandy beach.
Just 15 miles from Hull, this quaint coastal resort was home to the famous Hornsea Pottery. It closed in 2000, but items remain super-collectible today.
This picturesque seaside town has its own miniature railway and a Grade II* listed pier. But the star attraction has got to be Saltburn Cliff Lift (pictured), one of the world’s oldest water-powered funiculars.
Situated nine miles from Minehead, this coastal town has an active marina, an Instagram-ready historic port, and lots of cute cottages.
Located close to Bristol, this buzzy seaside town is a destination for cold water swimmers thanks to its outdoor swimming pools and large artificial lake.
A stone’s throw from Sunderland, Seaburn is a quintessential English seaside town. Think promenades, amusement arcades, fish and chips shops, and old-school guesthouses.
Actually the southernmost part of Sutton-on-Sea – a Lincolnshire village with a lovely sandy beach – Sandilands is known for its gorgeous beach huts.
Three miles north of Skegness, this lively village has its own amusement park and is home to the first ever Butlin’s holiday camp,
Just outside of Folkestone lies a seaside village with a very pretty shingle beach. It’s Airbnb’s top trending destination of the summer, so don’t expect it to stay a hidden gem for long.
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