Ian Barnes
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Self catering house in beach location
- By Ian Barnes
- Published 06/17/2007
- West Sussex
This detached self catering holiday house is located on
a quiet private beach estate and only 200 metres from the beach/sea.
This holiday cottage has lots of character and been refurbished to an
excellent standard.
It makes an ideal holiday/vacation base for a beach holiday and is close to many interesting attractions in West Sussex, South East, England. The historic market town of Chichester, with its theatre and wealth of shops, is 10 miles, Arundel is 8 miles and the seaside resorts of Bognor Regis and Littlehampton are 3 miles. Day trips to France and the Isle of Wight are available from Portsmouth, a short drive away. The area is good for windsurfing and fishing. Excellent base for South Downs walking. Shop and pub ΒΌ mile.
It makes an ideal holiday/vacation base for a beach holiday and is close to many interesting attractions in West Sussex, South East, England. The historic market town of Chichester, with its theatre and wealth of shops, is 10 miles, Arundel is 8 miles and the seaside resorts of Bognor Regis and Littlehampton are 3 miles. Day trips to France and the Isle of Wight are available from Portsmouth, a short drive away. The area is good for windsurfing and fishing. Excellent base for South Downs walking. Shop and pub ΒΌ mile.
Blue flag beaches
- By Ian Barnes
- Published 06/26/2007
- Best beaches
Blue Flag is a prestigious award scheme which acts as a guarantee that a beach or marina is one of the best in the world.
It is awarded to coastal destinations which have achieved the highest quality in water, facilities, safety, environmental education and management.
The number of beaches and marinas gaining Blue Flag status increases every year.
For the list of current uk beaches click here.Weather forecast
- By Ian Barnes
- Published 06/30/2007
- Information
To get the latest weather forecasts just enter your city or town below:
NB: Your weather forecast will pop up in a new window or tab!
Check the weather forecast, tides and currents before you set off
- By Ian Barnes
- Published 06/30/2007
- Safety
Local
information is available online, for example in the UK the Met Office (www.metoffice.com) and www.bbc.co.uk/weather and www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast/tides/.
Local tourist information offices and newsagents in coastal locations keep tide timetables.
The good beach guide (UK & Ireland)
- By Ian Barnes
- Published 06/30/2007
- Best beaches
The Good Beach Guide is published by the Marine
Conservation Society (MCS) - the UK charity dedicated to the protection of
our seas, shores and wildlife. It is one of the biggest beach guides available
with a description, photo and map for each of 1,200 beaches in the UK and
Ireland.
Beach flags
- By Ian Barnes
- Published 06/30/2007
- Safety
The flags:
- Red and Yellow flags - Swimmers and bodyboarders between these.
- Black and White flags - surf craft only between these.
- Red flags - DANGER - No one is allowed in the sea.
- Keep an eye out for other signs and notices.
Advice:
- Listen to Lifeguards
- Don't go in the sea on your own.
- Always stay in sight of friends and family on the beach.
- Always watch the surf for 10 minutes before you go in.
- Know what times the tides are.
- Never jump off rocks into the sea.
- Get out of the water when you start to feel cold.
- If you get into trouble, wave your arm above your head to get help.