What towns on the southwest coast for a 2 day seaside break?

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I'm imagining those towns where Hercule Poirot would go to recover from his nerves. Something with a Cornwall vibe but not as lively as Brighton. Pretty hotels, views, little boutiques and good local food.

I would go to Cornwall but its too far to travel for 2 nights from london

Any suggestions?????

Definitely Lyme Regis

Whitstable
Deal
Broadstairs

Not much happening in Bosham!!!

Sidmouth.

Just come back from Sidmouth which is lovely!
Assuming OP wants the South East though, what about Rye?

Christchurch/Mudeford.
Lymington
Lyme Regis

Deal - very pretty and lots of nice shops and cafes etc

Whitstable is lovely then for south east

Whitstable and Rye are both lovely

Pebble beach if I remember correctly