Why you should go: Dramatic coastal pathways, sandy beaches, and the sounds of the sea all await on these English and Welsh breaks. All the hotels in this collection are within 15 minutes' drive (or less) of the shore, ensuring that you can make the most of the warmer days ahead.

Some of our favourites include:

• Bike & Boot Inn Scarborough: A chic retreat to North Yorkshire in a Victorian terrace that overlooks the sea. 

• Thatched Cottage: Combine a tranquil New Forest retreat with a summer's day sailing the Solent on a luxury yacht.

• Hotel Collingwood: Discover all that Bournemouth has to offer with tickets to The Russell Cotes Art Gallery and Museum included in every stay.

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