Portrush "UKs tenth most expensive" - survey

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Portrush has been named the UK's most expensive seaside resort by a new survey.

Hotel booking site cheaprooms.co.uk compared lodging rates across 30 popular coastal areas.

The average prices for the most affordable available double room in a hotel or guest house during August were considered. Only residences within easy reach of a beach and have at least three stars were considered.

Top of the rankings is St Ives, with an average rate of £164 per night. Second on the list is Oban, while Poole comes in third at £128.

Portrush's average daily rate was £84. Meanwhile, Blackpool is the cheapest UK resort, with average rates of just £42 per night.

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