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Recommendation pls for quiet picturesque village on beach within 3 hours drive of London

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lisalisa · 25/07/2016 15:54

Just that really . Looking to do a short overnight break to a quiet English seaside village or town . No Brighton or Bournemouth as we want to avoid large towns and cities

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MidMay · 25/07/2016 17:52

Norfolk north coast is lovely. Stunning beaches.

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lisalisa · 25/07/2016 21:11

Thank you . Any others ?

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ChoudeBruxelles · 25/07/2016 21:12

Dorset?

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ceeveebee · 25/07/2016 21:14

Chichester / west wittering beach

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gracienine · 25/07/2016 21:16

whitstable! it's lovely. pebbley though

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228agreenend · 25/07/2016 21:16

Deal is a nice little seaside town in Kent.

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gracienine · 25/07/2016 21:17

Or Rye, which is right next to camber sands beach

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MindfulBear · 25/07/2016 21:18

Burnham ovary staithe (in fact any of the burnhams) on the north Norfolk coast is lovely.

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timegate · 25/07/2016 21:19

Rye, next to camber sands. Only 1.5 hours from London.

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gardeningsarah · 25/07/2016 21:20

Southwold in Suffolk. Do agree the North Norfolk coast is wonderful.

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SisterViktorine · 25/07/2016 21:21

Burton Bradstock

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Greymalkin · 25/07/2016 21:23

Dorset and Lyme Regis are lovely, but touristy. So on the plus side, lots to see and do, but not necessarily peaceful.

Southwold in Suffolk is very traditional and quaint - there is a pier with traditional rides, donkey rides on the beach, long lines of beach huts. It will be busy though.

Isle of Wight?

All of the below are spot along the Essex coastline:
Frinton on Sea - gorgeous clean beaches and no tourist crap whatsoever on the beach front.
DO NOT go to Jaywick, it is a very deprived and run down area with a lot of problems.
Maybe consider Clacton (I haven't been for years though, so can't really comment)
Walton on the Naze has beaches, but more touristy with a pier full of loud arcade attractions.
Mersea Island has some pretty beaches, but again no touristy stuff all. Very close to historic town Colchester with lots of things to do on another day.

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SisterViktorine · 25/07/2016 21:24

I would say Lyme Regis but it is busy at this time of year (assume trip is imminent?).

Charmouth- village not that picturesque but the beach is bloody amazing.

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MindfulBear · 25/07/2016 21:25

holkham and blakeney are also fabulous in the north Norfolk coast.

I also like cambersands on the south coast but never stayed there!

And friends go to Aldburgh in Suffolk every year. Sounds lovely.

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JassyRadlett · 25/07/2016 21:25

Where in London are you coming from? That can make quite a difference to your 3 hours.

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EnriqueTheRingBearingLizard · 25/07/2016 21:36

Give more info Lisa.
Couple or family?

Driving or public transport?

Beach and chill or mooching around little shops and dining? or what?

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