We have just stayed in Yapton for a week which is only a mile or so away from this beach and great for getting around the area. A few restrictions on some of the beaches from May - September but still plenty of other beaches to go to and forest walks around.
Beresford Pub in Middleton-on-Sea / Elmer serves great food and dogs are welcome as well.
Climping Cottage can be found on the internet and is just down the lane from the beach. It looks lovely and dogs are welcome if you ask, unfortunately it wasn't big enough for us this trip so we booked Yapton instead.
