Kick back and relax by the sea in style, in your own private beach hut! Perfect for sunny family getaways, seaside meals and special occasions. We've sniffed out some of the best in Sussex

Betty the Beach Hut, West Wittering

Beautiful Betty is exclusively available as a complimentary benefit for guests staying at The Sussex Pub Group of hotels and restaurants which include one of Muddy’s fave pubs the Crab & Lobster in nearby Sidlesham. She comes fully equipped with deckchairs, picnic table and wind break and blanket, so you’re prepared for whatever the British weather throws at you!

Goatlege, St Leonards on Sea

The colourful cafe on the beach at Warrior Square has five bright beach huts that can be booked for free to enjoy your scoff in (and sometimes if you’re lucky you can snag one as a walk-in.) Choose from fun themes including jungle or diamonds.

Beachcroft Beach Huts, Felpham Beach

Want to actually stay overnight in a beach hut? These four fabulous luxury suites on the sea-front near Bognor sleep 4 and have their own decking over looking the shingle. Read our full review here.

Beach Hut Days, Angmering On Sea

Choose from three perfectly styled beach huts bang smack on the beach at Angmering that can be hired for the weekend, weekly, monthly or longer with everything you need for a lazy day by the sea.

Sandy Toes, Sussex Beach Hut, Ferring

This picture-perfect pink family beach hut, ‘Sandy Toes’, at Ferring in West Sussex, is available to rent by the week in summer.  Make yourself at home with a cup of tea or glass of wine, comfy chairs, games and a BBQ and enjoy frontline access to the marvellous beach, with its cafes, walks and water sports.

Sea Road, Littlehampton

This cute this number is in a great spot near the café and water sports centre and play park. All mod cons inside including a dinky gas stove, kitchen bits and bobs and beach toys.