Nothing says British summer time quite like a seaside holiday, and with hundreds of miles of coastline we’re spoilt for choice.
Yet you don’t have to travel far from Manchester to stay at one of the best seaside hotels in the UK. The Sunday Times has compiled a list of the 25 best hotels by the British seaside, which includes the Blaithwaite Estate in Cumbria.
Lucky for us it’s just over two hours’ drive away from Manchester and a stone’s throw away from the Lake District. Blaithwaite is situated between two gorgeous stretches of coastline, Bowness-on-Solway and St Bees.
The estate itself is surrounded by lush countryside, providing you with the perfect rural escape. READ MORE: Luxury spas you can visit in and around Greater Manchester that are up for national awards Bowness-on-Solway is a hidden gem where you can enjoy tranquil walks along the beach and admire the views over Solway Firth.
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