In your opinion where is the perfect British seaside village?

Question

I'm looking for a quaint small friendly village by the sea, charm, character, beauty (but not overrun by tourists) no more than 30mins away from a major town. sandy beach, poss a port. but most important a real sense of community spirit..

any ideas?

whats your favourite?

Answer 1

Arnside, Morecambe Bay. Nearest major town: Lancaster. It has all the things you want, except that the sand is perhaps a bit estuary-muddy.

Answer 2

Consider Lulworth -- it does get tourists but is not a built up place and is close to lots of other stuff in Dorset like Corfe Castle, Maiden Castle, Bill of Portland. Lyme Regis an old village that might be what you are looking for also.

Dorset is one of my favorite places in England.