Holiday within 2 - 2.5 hour drive of Southampton?

Question

We have a 2 year old and a 1 month old baby so we don't want to travel too far, but we'd like to have access to a beach - somewhere further than Bournemouth and Poole but not so far that the journey has the potential to become a nightmare. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. We'd ideally like to rent an apartment or cottage for a week from the 9th August. I know it's a bit late to think about it, but we wanted to wait until we'd got used to the new family member!

Answer 1

how about dorset or lyme regis?

Answer 2

Isle of Wight ( Shanklin, Sandown, or Ventnor,) Weymouth, Brixham, Paignton, Torquay, Dartmouth

Answer 3

What about a trip to Wales? It might be difficult to book anything though...as I have found. Good Luck!

Answer 4

Try Camber Sands for a really clean old fashioned beach, not far from you really, or Butlins at Bognor if you want all the tourist noise.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBA37kFLl...

Not the best video but it shows how clean Camber beach is for tots. There are lots of other beaches and some obviously closer to you but I would only let my young one run around at Camber as most other beaches have all the filth and broken glass etc that people are generous enough to leave behind, that said if you like all the fun of the fair then Camber is not for you as its very unspoilt and quiet.

Answer 5

The Isle Of Wight is beautiful,great for children and the ferry ride makes it seem even more exciting for your 2 year old .

Answer 6

Try the Isle of Wight, nice quiet place and good for the children.

Good l**k and have a nice holiday.