Peaceful holiday suggestions?

[GeoffLeopard]

I'm not sure where to post this so sorry if this is isn't the right place.

But... I live in London (not originally) and am craving some time away from the big smoke, somewhere quiet and peaceful. Maybe by a lake or the sea or a forest or mountains etc etc

Can anyone please recommend somewhere where you've stayed yourself which was really calm and peaceful? A good place to de-stress? I would really appreciate it!

Thanks xx

If you repost this on chat, you should get some helpful replies.

We went to robin hoods bay last summer - fairly busy with tourists but we had a cottage by the sea in the old part of the village and the views were spectacular - and no cars because the roads are so narrow so everyone has to leave their cars at the top of the village. It was perfect for unwinding - long way from London but can highly recommend it!

Thanks Honeysweet have just done it...

Thanks Dotty Dot. I've been to Robin Hood Bay before a long time ago. It is really beautiful and very peaceful isn't it. Definitely one for the shortlist x

A barge holiday, we did short break last year, going for a week this year, worked for us as a family with boys aged 11 and 13 and the ILs. Took the fog too. Many routes possible but avoid ones with towns to give the peace you want. A busy but relaxing holiday, constantly changing scenery. Perfect.

In the UK or overseas? The most peaceful place I've been is the Drakensburg region of South Africa. I spent a week walking in the hills, picnics by the waterfall, early nights and good food.

In the UK I love Snowdonia for much the same reasons.

Ditto the barge holiday idea...or go to the Lake District - plenty of scenery there (avoid the usual rambler's routes)

Abroad - the most peaceful beaches I've known were off the coast of Croatia e.g. the smaller islands around Hvar - even in August you could get most of a whole beach, or definitely a cove - to yourself. V cheap apartments too.

I think you can't beat an island for that true 'away from everything' feeling, whether that's the Hebrides or a little Thai island.

Lizard peninsula in west cornwall, it feels like another world. It's beautiful and not crammed with tourists (unless you go to kynance cove on a sunny day). I go for runs along the coastal path and watch seals bobbing about below me .

Ah wow... Even reading some of your replies has made me feel relaxed! I've never been on a barge holiday but DDs are 4 & 2 so would prefer to wait til they're older. I will check out the other suggestions. Thanks again! Xx