Beach huts for sale and to rent – in pictures

Poole, Dorset. On the upper level of Sandbanks main beach, this fully equipped hut has a balcony and stunning views of the Isle of Wight, Studland and Old Harry Rocks to the front, and Poole Bay and Brownsea Island to the rear. It comes with a four-ring gas stove with oven/grill/barbecue, table and chairs, recliners, kitchenware, and drinking water on site. It’s close to parking, a RNLI lifeguard station, a cafe, toilets and children's play area and costs £160 a week at peak times and £128 a week off-peak.
Tel: 01202 904 035/07590 031853
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Wells-next-the-sea, Norfolk. Seafood lovers should head for Cockler’s Cove and this hut with front-facing deck. Fully equipped with a kitchenette and dining area, it has cooking facilities, a sink with pumped water, a 12v electric cool box, beach equipment and lots of games. During peak season it’s £35 a day; off-peak it’s £20.
Tel: 07760 714578 Photograph: Beach-huts.com

Hayling Island, Hampshire. This £9,700 hut is on the island’s Blue Flag beach with views to the Isle of Wight and the windsurfers, yachts and boats in-between. Lovingly tended, it has recently been painted and it’s interior pine lining offers protection from blustery conditions. It is modestly kitted out, but has everything you need: table and chairs, a kitchen cupboard, a gas ring and kettle, crockery and cutlery, and two posh deck chairs. It’s close to the car park, toilets and a cafe. Council fees have been paid up to April 2012.
Tel: 020 8241 4421
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Felixstowe, Suffolk. This traditional beach hut sits in a single row and opens on to uninterrupted sea views. It’s a quiet spot but is close enough to the action if you so desire. Partly refurbished earlier this year, the front-facing exterior has been repainted and it has new roof felt and door hinges inside and out. It is fully equipped with table and chairs, gas grill and cutlery and crockery. Council fees of £350 have been paid until 2012 and it’s yours for £5,995.
Tel: 07868 014233 Photograph: Beach-huts.com

Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. This hut is far enough away from the town centre to not feel too busy, but close enough to the pier to entertain the children. Permission has been applied for to deck the front, and the vendor is prepared to build this if the purchase goes through before its completion. The owners will negotiate on a price of about £8,250.
Tel: 07958 142204 Photograph: Beach-hut.com

Holland-on-sea, Essex. A much loved and well used hut, this is in need of a little TLC and a lick of paint. On the market for £3,750, it sits between York Road and Cliff Road – a quiet location looking out to sea. Free parking, a drinking water tap and toilets are all just a short walk away. It comes with a gas cooker – ideal for bacon butties on the beach. All annual charges are paid until April 2012.
Tel: 07900 604962 Photograph: Beach-huts.com