Holkham Beach, Norfolk
The salt marsh, sand dunes, pine woodland, sandy beach and grazing marsh that make up Holkham is a National Nature Reserve – best known for its stunning panoramic views and varied wildlife.
Where to stay: The perfectly polished Victoria Inndata-vars-ga-gallery-id= b3c44ad6-f658-4dce-85f2-fa51a453d074 > has 20 rooms with a posh contemporary-cottage feel. Stroll through the walled rose gardens, feast on the restaurant s fresh shellfish and walk the few minutes to the golden sands of the beach.data-vars-ga-gallery-id= b3c44ad6-f658-4dce-85f2-fa51a453d074 >Porthcurno, Cornwall
With soft white sand and turquoise sea, this west Cornwall beach is practically paradise. What s more, it s set beneath the world-famous Minack Theatre – perched high on the cliffs above.