Many of us dream about waking up to the sound of waves crashing against the shore and going for scenic walks along the beach - but often living in a seaside town can come with a considerable price tag.
Now, the cheapest coastal towns in the UK have been named – with Rhyl in Denbighshire, Wales, being named the most affordable.
The town which straddles the coastline and sits at the mouth of the River Clwyd is a honeypot for day trippers from the north west of England thanks to its close proximity to Liverpool and Manchester, but topped in MailOnline’s list of affordable places to live by the sea.
And in this seaside town you can buy a home for a price tag of just ￡108k which is considerably cheaper than the typical UK house price – which, according to Zoopla’s figures for November 2024, is now ￡267,500.
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For ￡108k on Zoopla you could buy a three bedroom semi-detached house just a five minute walk from the beach.
Ideally located near a range of schools and just 0.4 miles from Rhyl station all the town’s local amenities are in easy walking distance.
If you see yourself living in a cottage style semi-detached property but are worried about the cost then Rhyl may be the town for you.
Just a three minute walk from the seaside - and with a price tag of just ￡130k - is a character double fronted cottage style semi.
The house includes a hall, lounge, dining room and kitchen to the ground floor and two bedrooms and bathroom to the first floor. The property also offers an enclosed and private rear courtyard and is close to all local amenities.
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Dating back to 1897 is a charming mid-terrace property which is just a short stroll from the beach and currently on the market for just ￡120k.
Ideal for first-time buyers or investors, this two-bedroom terraced house, has views of St. Thomas Church and feature a cosy living room with a period fireplace, adding a touch of historic charm.
However, those thinking about making the move to Rhyl should be aware that the Victorian coastal resort has been branded as the "Costa del Dole" of the country.
The town scored poorly in the Telegraph's 2023 Seaside Gentrification Index, where they looked at 20 classic resorts to see how they've adapted, or not, over the past three decades.
Taking into account the quality of their high streets, renovations, and “cultural clout” - Rhyl was summed up as having: “no past, no arts or entertainment, no fun”.