Hotels on Water . . . by lake, river, canal or beach
England
The Headland Hotel, Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1EW, 1637 872211
Luxury perched on the very edge of Newquay, Cornwall. The Headland Hotel is surrounded by some of the best coastal scenery in the southwest. Tweet This Post
Bray Beach Hotel, Braye Street, Alderney, Channel Islands, GY9 3XT, 01481 824 300
The Braye Beach Hotel has spectacular views of Alderney’s finest sandy beach and harbour beyond. Hotel features include a residents’ private cinema and complimentary wireless broadband. web link Tweet This Post
Knoll House Hotel, Studland Bay, Dorset, BH19 2AH, 01929 450 450
A unique position on the Dorset coast with views over Studland Bay and its famous three mile beach. Knoll House is a traditional, family-run seaside hotel on the edge of the Jurassic Coast. web link . Tweet This Post
The Cottage Hotel, Hope Cove, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3HJ, 01548 561555
From above the fishing village of Hope Cove, The Cottage Hotel overlooks Bigbury Bay, Burgh Island, Rame Head and – on a clear day – the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall. web link Tweet This Post
Meudon Hotel, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5HT, 01326 250 541
The hotel gardens lead from the south-facing veranda to the private beach at Bream Cove. The Meudon occupies a unique position between two of the most beautiful river estuaries in the world, the entrances to the rivers Fal and Helford. web link Tweet This Post
The Lugger, Portloe, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5RD, 01872 501 322
A quality hotel in the tiny harbour of Portloe. Surrounded by cliffs and headlands on the Cornish Coastal Footpath. web link Tweet This Post
The Saunton Sands Hotel, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LQ, 01271 890212
Saunton Sands overlooks miles of sandy beach and the World Heritage Site at Braunton Burrows. Braunton offers some of the best surfing beaches in the country. The windswept beauty of Exmoor nearby is perfect for walking. A creche, wi-fi access and self catering accommodation are available. web link Tweet This Post
The Millstream Hotel, Bosham Lane, Bosham, Sussex, PO18 8HL, 01243 573 234
Close to the Sussex Downs and next to the peaceful Bosham Harbour. web link Tweet This Post
Drakes, 44 Marine Parade, Brighton, Sussex, BN2 1PE, 01273 696 93
Drakes describes itself as a luxury boutique hotel on the seafront that combines breathtaking design with warm, friendly service. This 4 star townhouse hotel offers 20 contemporary designed bedrooms at the heart of Brighton. Tweet This Post
Phyllis Court, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2HT, 01491 570 500
A luxurious and relaxing riverside location in the beautiful Oxfordshire town of Henley on Thames, within an hour of London. This Georgian mansion is set in 18 acres with lawns sweeping down to the river. The Grandstand Pavilion is a Grade II listed building, which overlooks the finish line of the world famous Henley Royal [...]
The Priory Bay Hotel, Priory Drive, Seaview, Isle of Wight, PO34 5BU, 01983 613 146
A tree-lined path through the woods leads to the hotel’s secluded private beach at Priory Bay. The sun rises over the East-facing beach in the morning, warming the sands and the rising tide that gently rolls onto the shore. web link Tweet This Post
Premier Inn, Torquay Seafront, Belgrave Road, Devon, TQ2 5HE, 0871 527 9102
An 18th Century hotel set on Torquay seafront with great views over the bay. web link Tweet This Post
Premier Inn, West Bromwich, New Gas Street, West Midlands, B70 0NP, 0871 527 9148
Situated next to the canal. Within easy reach of the M5, near Sandwell and Dudley Port train station. Local attractions include Sandwell Valley Park and Farm, Dudley Zoo, Black Country museum and Oak house. web link Tweet This Post
Premier Inn, Preston North, Bilsborrow, Lancashire, PR3 0RN, 0871 527 8912
Set in the village of Bilsborrow, next to Lancaster canal. Preston city centre is seven miles away and the Lake District is a 45 minute drive. web link Tweet This Post
White Lion, Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5BJ, 01728 452 720
A privately owned hotel, opposite Aldeburgh’s shingle beach. Guests have the choice of dining in the informal beach-facing Bar or the newly refurbished oak-panelled Restaurant. Tweet This Post
The Wentworth Hotel, Wentworth Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5BD, 01728 452312
The Wentworth has 35 bedrooms, many with views over the beach and the sea, and all with en suite bathroom, television, radio and telephone. Tweet This Post
Brudenell Hotel, The Parade, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5BU, 01728 452071
A privately owned hotel, on Aldeburgh’s shingle beach. The hotel has panoramic sea views, and is also next to the River Alde and the surrounding countryside. WiFi is available throughout the hotel. web link Tweet This Post
The Norfolk Mead Hotel, River Bure, Coltishall, Norfolk, NR12 7DN, 01603 737 531
Fish for pike, bream and roach. River users can arrive by boat and make use of 750ft of moorings on a quiet stretch of the Bure. Ask to launch the hotel rowing boat to enjoy the flowing river or row to the local pub. Tweet This Post
Milsom Hotels, The Pier, The Quay, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3HH, 01255 241 212
Harbourside views across the Stour and Orwell estuaries and the harbour below. The restaurant specialises in seafood. Head Chef Chris Oakley has been at The Pier since it opened in 1978. Tweet This Post
The Plough Inn, River Derwent, Leadmill Bridge, Derbyshire, S32 1BA, 01433 650 319
A privately owned 16th century Inn, situated in nine acres of land on the banks of the River Derwent. Tweet This Post
Warwick Hall, Warwick on Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8PG, 01228 561 546
Set in 260 acres of countryside and riverbanks. Excellent fishing for salmon, trout and grayling on the estate. Cycling, hill walking, painting, golf, tennis, bird watching and flying. Salmon, sea trout, wild brown trout and grayling are all caught. Two miles from Carlisle, just off the M6 junction. Tweet This Post
Raven Hall, Ravenscar, Scarborough, Yorkshire, YO13 0ET, 01723 870 353
Overlooking Robin Hood’s Bay in the North York Moors National Park. Raven Hall is midway between Whitby and Scarborough, and includes a nine-hole cliffside golf course, tennis courts, games room and heated indoor swimming pool. A great location for ramblers. The Cleveland Way crosses the Hall’s 100 acres of land, making it a perfect base for exploring the [...]
Premier Inn, Stroud, Stratford Lodge, Stratford Road, Gloucestershire, GL5 4AF, 0871 527 9052
Close to the Cotswolds and a mile from Stroud town centre. Tweet This Post
Premier Inn, River Wensum, Norwich Nelson City Centre, Prince Of Wales Road, Norfolk, NR1 1DX, 0871 527 8842
Alongside the River Wensum, at the centre of Norwich, opposite the train station. Tweet This Post
