Really interesting thanks all!!!! We are looking at a place that if we were at the seaside town, it's one of those PACKED places in summer which I don't know if it would drive me nuts or not, and if we were 20 mins away wouldn't be so bad as it's not so much a tourist destination. Both the kids and us love the beach (DH less so than me) but I guess I do mean going down for a walk and play not just a sun bake and swim!!!