Can’t afford to go away this summer? Why not stay in the UK at one of these cosy retreats? Clare Dyckhoff from the University of Liverpool’s LS Media takes you through the best B&Bs:

Opt for a budget friendly staycation this summer and explore some of the UK’s top coastal towns. Here’s our pick of five beachside B&Bs that won’t cost the earth. Now all we need is some sun!

Newquay: Godolphin Arms Hotel 

Doubles from £25 pppn

Newquay is buzzing throughout the summer months. Regularly named one of the UK’s top seaside towns, it has a taste of everything you could want from a beach getaway – great bars and restaurants, beautiful beaches and amazing surf culture. If the sun makes an appearance, you could easily be somewhere more exotic!

For a budget break, stay at the Godolphin Arms B&B in Newquay,  which is close to both the beach and the town centre for some fun nights out. It also has a bar on site with a pool table where you can spend the afternoon, and a terraced garden perfect for chilling in with a book. Double or Twin rooms start from £25 per person and groups are welcome, so gather some uni friends together for a summer getaway.

Scarborough: The Ramleh 

Doubles from £22.50 pppn

Scarborough is one of the original UK summer hotspots and with good reason. There are four fab beaches in the area, including the busy South Bay and the blue flag North Bay. Students in search of sea and sand (sun cannot be guaranteed in Britain, unfortunately) should opt for a few nights at The Ramleh Guest House in Scarborough, a B&B with stunning sea views situated in the North Bay area…

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