With a prime position on Poole's Quayside, this home is blessed with terrific views of the harbour and the sea beyond. Towards the back of the property, however, it's a different story completely — here, guests can escape the hustle and bustle in the walled patio area complete with alfresco seating and a barbecue. The exterior of the home is rather traditional, but the design inside is as contemporary as it comes. Stark white walls and wooden flooring are a classic combination and play host to a collection of smart furnishings and a baby-blue kitchen. Upstairs, the minimalist bedrooms and bathrooms live up to the high standard set by the storey below. Step out the front door and you're in the middle of Poole, which has plenty of independent shops and restaurants to explore, as well as the seafront Baiter Park. A little further afield, Canford Cliffs Beach is only a quarter of an hour's drive away, while Brownsea Island takes twenty minutes to reach by ferry.

Additional fees

• Your host can provide a cot for little ones for an additional £18 per week – a high chair is also available for an extra £6 per week

• If you’re travelling as a larger group, a Z-bed can be provided for an extra £30 per week

• If you’d like to place a grocery order for delivery before your arrival, your host is happy to put it away for you for an additional £24

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.