The vast stretch of sand and sea that is Woolacombe is one of the most popular beach holiday destinations in South West England.

Falmouth in Cornwall is a real winner in terms of UK beach holiday destinations.

St Mawes isn't just a small fishing village. It's very popular for yachting and boating and neighbours a host of seaside resorts offering gastronomical fare as well as a plethora of beaches and hidden coves.

Tales of pirates mixed with a maritime history full of excitiment and adventure on the high seas makes this popular South Devon holiday retreat a real must for beach and nature loving holidaymakers.

Bude is ideally located right on the border of Cornwall and Devon, perfect for experiencing the best these popular beach holiday destinations in South West England have to offer.

One of the most famous surfing beaches in the South West of England, Croyde offers high quality waves and an abundance of high quality self-catering accommodation for holidaymakers looking for cottages on or near the beach.

Villa holidays in Greece are already proving very popular for the summer of 2012. We have seen a sharp increase in enquiries for Corfu villas compared to this time last year with holidaymakers looking to take advantage of the pound strengthening against the Euro.

It's never been a better time to book your Northumberland cottages by the sea as the best properties are snapped up early by those planning a summer holiday in the north of England this year.

Renting a beach cottage in the South West of England has never been more popular, with many couples and families choosing to holiday in the UK rather than abroad this year.

OK, so it’s only November and the last thing on your mind is where you’re going to spend your summer holidays in 2012.