Perfectly positioned a five-minute walk from Whitecliff Harbourside Park and a ten-minute drive from the centre of Poole, this family abode guarantees a fuss-free stay at the coast. For catch-ups over cups of tea and hunks of Dorset apple cake, the bright kitchen-dining space is the ideal spot – get comfy on the armchairs or pull up a seat at the table. If the weather is on your side, spill out into the garden to lunch alfresco followed by a snooze in the sunshine from the comfort of the hammock. Then grab the beach gear provided by your host and jump in the car to Canford Cliffs Beach, just seven minutes from your door. After a paddle in the brilliant blue waters and a stroll along the sands, enjoy a well-deserved ice cream from the kiosk and a crisp pint in the nearby pub. And when it’s time to call it a day, your cosy lounge with wood-burning stove is a delight to come home to.

Home truths:
*Dogs are welcome for an extra fee – the amount depends on their size and weight
*Please ensure dogs do not go upstairs or on any furniture and are not left alone – flea and worming treatment must also be up to date before arrival
*Child-friendly amenities such as a cot, high chair, baby bath, monitor, fireplace guards, safety gates and a changing table are available upon request
*The driveway provides parking for three cars
*Your host can provide a hot tub in the garden and a hut on a local beach for an additional fee
*This home has a private entrance
*The bedrooms are located up one flight of stairs
*At full capacity, two guests will sleep on the sofa bed in the lounge
*A light breakfast is provided for your first morning