12/06/2008 03:12:00
The iconic British beach hut has returned to the Devon coast after an absence of 20 years.
The BBC states that 15 new and improved beach huts have been revealed by Teignbridge Council in the south west England region along the promenade at Dawlish Warren.
Out of the 15 huts, 11 will be offered up by the council on three-year leases, while three will be available for daily or weekly hire. The last hut will be used for storage purposes.
With great views over Lyme Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a result of its Jurassic age geological features, the brightly coloured huts are expected to appeal to tourists from all over Britain and beyond.
According to the BBC, Councillor David Corney-Walker, executive member for Economic Development and Tourism, stated: "The humble beach hut is an iconic part of the British seaside tradition.
"These beach huts are the icing on the Dawlish Warren cake, and it's fantastic to see them open in time for the peak summer season."
The old beach huts in Dawlish Warren were removed 20 years ago after falling into disrepair.
With the south of England enjoying excellent temperatures in these early summer months, the outlook for Britain's beaches in 2008 looks bright.
This weekend, for instance, Bournemouth in the south west experienced high temperatures of 23.5C.
What's more, this year's Good Beach Guide, released last month, awarded the south west's beaches its highest accolades, giving it the highest number of recommended beaches in the country.