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Revisit the beaches from your youth with holidaylettings.co.uk

Last week no less than 150 UK beaches were awarded Blue Flag status and given the clean, safe and beautiful seal of approval. This number has tripled in the last 10 years, showing that the British seaside is more desirable and tourist friendly than ever before. Good news for potential staycationers, who with the ash cloud still playing havoc with their holidays, are adjusting to the fact that the reality of a UK summer holiday is becoming more likely by the minute.

The 2010 Blue Flag honours list reads like a diary of childhood memories: Isle of Wight, Hove, Norfolk, Bournemouth and Cornwall are all now officially clean, safe and worthy of a visit. Holiday Lettings represent no less than 7,400 UK holiday homes with many of these located in these newly crowned tourist hotspots. Rather than let the ongoing flight chaos ruin holiday season why not embrace the UK holiday by taking a walk down memory lane, and revisiting these homely yet picturesque places from your youth?

BUILD A SANDCASTLE ON SOUTHBOURNE BEACH, BOURNEMOUTH

The Grand, Southbourne, Bournemouth

www.holidaylettings.co.uk/74928

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From £695 per week, sleeping 12, £57.92 per person

When the weather gets hot, the population of Southern and Central England heads for Bournemouth – well that’s how it feels anyway! As one of the most popular UK coastal resorts, demand for private holiday home accommodation in Bournemouth is double the average for Holiday Lettings enquiries across the UK this summer. Holiday Lettings has 97 holiday homes in the area, situated both by the beach and in the heart of the town centre. A shining example of attainable yet attractive lodgings, The Grand is situated just five minute’s walk from Southbourne Beach. Spacious and pet friendly, with space for all the toys and surfing/golf equipment you can bring, the dog can enjoy those long activity packed days on the beach too.

GO SAILING IN VENTNOR, ISLE OF WIGHT

Cliff Cottage Ventnor, Isle of Wight

www.holidaylettings.co.uk/124654

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From £425 per week, sleeping nine, £47.22 per person

Despite being less than an hour from the mainland, a trip to the Isle of Wight feels like going abroad, especially for children. Even when you hit grown-up status, the combination of beautiful beaches, various golf and sailing opportunities that are available on the Isle of Wight will definitely bring out the kid in you. After Cowes, Ventnor is the most popular Isle of Wight destination with Holiday Lettings customers and Cliff Cottage is the perfect island pit-stop. Detached with stunning views of Ventnor it has a large decking area ideal for BBQs and taking in the panoramic coastal views.

GO SEAL SPOTTING IN HUNSTANTON, NORFOLK

Seaside House, Old Hunstanton, Norfolk

www.holidaylettings.co.uk/66594

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From £410 per week, sleeping seven, £58.57 per person

For a city dwelling child, going to the beach is as good as going on an aeroplane, a little scary but super exciting, one visit on a sunny day has them hooked every time. Norfolk is known for its beautiful beaches and situated a mere three minutes from Old Hunstanton Beach Seaside House is the ideal choice for beach lovers to explore their surroundings. As well as being practically beach front, Seaside House has three bedrooms and a large garden ideal for al fresco dining and summer games.

As well as being held in high regard for their beauty, Norfolk beaches are known for their wildlife such as seals and various wild birds and they attract flocks of animal lovers.  

A popular destination choice with consumers, Holiday Lettings experiences a high demand for accommodation in Norfolk particularly for homes with close proximity to the coast.

GO SURFING IN CARBIS BAY, ST IVES, CORNWALL

Shellseekers Apartment, Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall

www.holidaylettings.co.uk/27482

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From £400 per week, sleeping five, £80 per person

Everyone remembers their first trip to Cornwall, whether it’s the breathtaking beaches, afternoon tea or Cornish ice cream that sticks in the mind, a holiday in Cornwall is hard to forget.

 A UK surfing paradise Carbis Bay is the fourth most popular Cornish beach resort with Holiday Lettings consumers. Aside from surfers the area attracts other water sports lovers and offers something for every budget. Shellseekers Apartment will appeal to them all. With three bedrooms, seafront views and an elegant decor it is an affordable yet desirable holiday choice that will bring a smile to the whole family without breaking the bank.

GO CRABBING ON SANDBANKS PENINSULA, POOLE

F3GGS Apartment, Sandbanks Peninsula, Poole, Dorset

www.holidaylettings.co.uk/116263

From £750 per week, sleeping six, £125 per person

Sandbanks is a very popular coastal vacation destination with Holiday Lettings consumers, currently attracting double the average number of enquiries per property per annum. Known for its close proximity to Swanage and Isle of Wight as well as its picturesque and most importantly clean coastline, the area appeals to families and couples alike.

This sophisticated apartment has stunning balcony views of Poole Harbour and the Isle of Purbeck. Minutes from the beach and less than five miles from both Bournemouth and Poole town centre. It is a great choice for those that want a central rest stop from which to explore Dorset and all that it has to offer.

FLY A KITE ON HOVE LAWNS, HOVE, SUSSEX

Brighton Rocks Apartment, Hove, Sussex

www.holidaylettings.co.uk/105155

From £795 per week, sleeping nine, £88.33 per person

It’s hard to believe, but Hove Lawns is the first Brighton & Hove beach to ever receive a Blue Flag recommendation. This accolade is music to the ears of parents across the country who have flocked to the area on mass in years past undeterred, but can now do so secure in the knowledge that the sandy beaches and clear waters are safe for their children, (and for them). For Holiday Lettings consumers, Brighton & Hove is a hugely popular destination, with year round appeal. It attracts more than double the amount of enquiries per property per annum and is a particularly popular choice for weekend breaks.

Brighton Rocks is an adorable, family friendly apartment, with three bedrooms, that is walking distance from the promenade and the popular Hove Park miniature railway.