The UK’s best seaside hotel is perfect for staycations

The Cary Arms Hotel & Spa was ranked best waterside hotel (Image: Cary Arms Hotel & Spa)The Conde Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence looked for the best hotels in the UK. The best waterside hotel won the category for hotels by rivers, lakes and the seaside.The Cary Arms & Spa was ranked the best waterside hotel in the UK in the prestigious hotel rankings.Based in Devon, the hotel is situated next to beautiful Babbacombe beach where there are plenty of opportunities to windsurf, dive or snorkel.Fishing fans will also love the hotel as there are chances of catching mackerel, black bream or bass in the sea waters.The five star hotel has chic seaside guest rooms designed by Kathleen Fraser and luxury rooms have a private balcony or terrace.READ MORE: Bereaved woman told to swap plane seats while sobbing over dad’s death The Cary Arms Hotel & Spa is located in Devon (Image: Cary Arms Hotel & Spa)Cary Arms & Spa also has family suites and rooms suitable for dogs with a dog bed and a bowl.The hotel’s stunning spa has a hydrotherapy pool, aromatherapy light shower, steam room and gym.With just 16 bedrooms, the hotel has a peaceful feel and has stunning views of the Jurassic coastline.One recent visitor wrote on Tripadvisor: ‘Stayed here for a little weekend getaway and it was just so perfect, so lovely and charming and we loved it.DON’T MISSPassengers urged to leave ‘flip flops’ at home to avoid ‘hefty fine’ [WARNING]England’s best campsite is surrounded by trees [CAMPING]Britons will be charged to travel to the EU in 2023 [NEWS] The hotel is based near stunning Babbacombe Beach (Image: Getty)The winner of the best urban hotel was the Kimpton Fitzroy in London. The 19th century hotel is situated in Bloomsbury close to the British Museum.Meanwhile Grantley Hall, in the stunning Yorkshire Dales was named the country’s best countryside hotel.Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa was named the best dog friendly hotel and is located near the Sussex coast.The country’s most romantic hotel was the Treehouses at Chewton Glen, a charming spot situated at the edge of the New Forest.