Summer is almost upon us in the UK, and if you don’t want to spend thousands on an overseas adventure, but still want a holiday then opting for a staycation is the perfect idea. Thousands of Brits are choosing to stay close to home this year, with Google searches for local holidays up by 3,500 percent since last year, proving the nation is longing for a stress-free staycation
To help you decide where to go, Parkdean Resorts has researched the most relaxing towns in the UK by analysing key factors like cleanliness, green space quality, local safety, population density, and light and noise pollution. Coming out on top is the gorgeous Devon town of Bigbury-on-Sea. With just 484 people per 10km and high-quality green spaces (scoring 73.61), this coastal gem makes the perfect location for a relaxing staycation.
It is also surrounded by three areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, plus Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks.
The jewel in the crown of this stunning region is Bigbury on Sea beach – a gorgeous stretch of white sand with it’s own island that you can walk to at low tide.
Calm clear waters provide visitors to the beach with the perfect swimming and watersports opportunities and the gentle sloping shoreline is perfect for families with young kids as the water is safe.
In the summer months the beach is often staffed with lifeguards, so you can swim with supervision and the rugged coastline that surrounds the beach is the perfect starting point for beautiful coastal walks.
When the tide rises, the island is cut off and only accessible by boat or the quirky sea tractor, also known as the Trundle.
This weird vehicle can transport guests to and from the island atop it. The tractor has an elevated cage which keeps passengers safe from the sea, and is an iconic sight at the beach.
Burgh Island is famous for its art-deco inspired hotel and its links to mystery writer Agatha Christie.
She spent a lot of time on the island and even wrote two of her novels there, both of which were set on the island. ‘Evil Under the Sun’ and ‘And Then There Were None’ both take place on the island.
If you want to follow in her footsteps, there’s no better place to stay than the famed The Art Deco hotel, with its stunning sea views and luxurious interiors.