Research reveals Barry Island as the most popular UK beach hut spot

So what is it about the brightly coloured, wooden vessels – that were originally constructed as nothing more than a place to shelter from the sun and wind and get changed during a trip to the beach – that has amassed such large appeal?

More importantly, where can those still planning a trip to the beach this summer head to in order to rent one out whilst they enjoy a staycation?

Using available data resources, alongside open source research into beach hut availability around the UK, the loans team at money.co.uk have created the Beach Hut Britain report, which looks into the best way to go about searching for, affording and renovating the ultimate seaside accessory —  a beach hut.

Research undertaken by the team revealed the top 10 most searched for UK beaches beach huts as follows:

1. Barry Island, South Wales

2. West Wittering, Chichester

3. Sandbanks beach, Dorset

4. Camber Sands beach, East Sussex

5. Hastings beach, East Sussex

6. Woolacombe sands , North Devon

7. Bournemouth pier, Bournemouth

8. Boscombe beach, Bournemouth

9. Avon beach, Dorset

10. Southwold beach, East Suffolk

On average, the most expensive beach huts rentals this summer can be found in the following spots: