Amanda Holden, 49, showcases her long legs in a blue patterned bikini

‘Can’t beat a holiday in Great Britain!’ Amanda Holden, 49, showcases her long legs in a blue patterned bikini as she goes for a swim in the sea

She has jetted off to St Tropez with her husband Chris Hughes and daughters Lexi, 14, and Hollie, eight.  

But Amanda Holden enjoyed the glorious British countryside as she took to Instagram on Saturday.

The Britain’s Got Talent judge, 49, looked incredible in a blue patterned bikini bottoms and a matching long sleeved top as she looked out on a scenic beach. 

Beach babe: Amanda Holden looked incredible in a blue patterned bikini bottoms and a matching long sleeved top as she went for a swim in the sea on Saturday

Amanda showed off her tanned and toned legs in the geometric print swimsuit as well as teasing a glimpse of her washboard stomach. 

She wore her blonde hair in a messy bun and shielded her eyes from the sun with black shades. 

Amanda captioned the shot: ‘The sea is a bone chiller but we still swam. Fish and chips supper- can’t beat a holiday in Great Britain (when the sun shines) Family time’. 

Family fun: Amanda captioned the shot: 'The sea is a bone chiller but we still swam. Fish and chips supper- can't beat a holiday in Great Britain (when the sun shines) Family time'

Family fun: Amanda captioned the shot: ‘The sea is a bone chiller but we still swam. Fish and chips supper- can’t beat a holiday in Great Britain (when the sun shines) Family time’

Moo! Amanda also uploaded some countryside shots during a hike along the coast including her posing in a field of cows

Moo! Amanda also uploaded some countryside shots during a hike along the coast including her posing in a field of cows  

Glorious: Amanda wrote: 'This view Great Britain is the best (when the sun shines)'

Glorious: Amanda wrote: ‘This view Great Britain is the best (when the sun shines)’

'What a way to wake up': The actress shared this picturesque view of the coast

‘What a way to wake up’: The actress shared this picturesque view of the coast 

Amanda also uploaded some countryside shots during a hike along the coast. 

Earlier this week, Amanda sent her fans into frenzy after sharing a sweet family snap as they claimed her eldest daughter looks just like Holly Willoughby

The Heart Radio presenter posted the Instagram, taken by friend and F1 icon David Coulthard, on Friday captioned: ‘Ma famille.’  

One wrote: ‘Your daughter so reminds me of a young Holly Willoughby! I knew her at 15!’ 

Family: Earlier this week, Amanda sent her fans into frenzy after sharing a sweet family snap as they claimed her eldest daughter looks just like Holly Willoughby

Family: Earlier this week, Amanda sent her fans into frenzy after sharing a sweet family snap as they claimed her eldest daughter looks just like Holly Willoughby

Another added: ‘I was thinking the exact same thing!!’ 

Amanda lives in Richmond-upon-Thames with her family and met originally met musician Chris in 2003 in Los Angeles but began dating a year later.  

They tied the knot in 2008 at St Margaret’s Church in Somerset and held their reception at Babington House – the same lavish wedding location as TV host James Corden and his wife, Julia Carey. 

Leix was two at the time and she attended the extravagant ceremony.

Family Portrait: Amanda shares two daughters, Lexi, and Hollie Rose Hughes, eight, with her husband of 12 years, Chris Hughes

Family Portrait: Amanda shares two daughters, Lexi, and Hollie Rose Hughes, eight, with her husband of 12 years, Chris Hughes