The Beach House, Swanage

Dorset. Sleeps up to 10

Pack your swimsuit and prepare for an exciting seaside holiday at The Beach House, a beautiful Dorset property with amazing sea views and access to the thriving Swanage bay seafront, perfect for a family beach trip. Find your way up several steps to this grand abode, where you can peel off your wet gear and store your muddy bikes away before entering the dramatic doorway into a spacious hallway with high ceilings, original character flooring and a dramatic staircase. Spend an evening in the attractive lounge space, getting lost in a captivating film as the surround sound fills the room, snuggling up on the sofa with all your loved ones as your enjoy the downtime, or choose to set up a fun games night on the snooker table, found through a quirky archway, this is a great place to host evening drinks on the weekend. All meals can be cooked and enjoyed in the stylish kitchen/diner, mixing traditional stone walls with contemporary fixtures, this room is equipped with everything you'll need for a self-catered stay, including a handy dishwasher and washing machine. Head up the exceptional staircase to the first floor, finding two glorious super-king-size bedrooms, one with its own TV and double day bed looking out to amazing views of the sea, and both rooms gaining full access to a luxury bathroom where you can soak in the deep freestanding bath tub, or freshen up in the large walk-in shower. The second floor hosts two more bedrooms, both king-size with chic décor matching with the rest of the property, and their own bathroom, with the entire floor displaying character through sloped ceilings and unreal views. After a long day, order a takeaway to enjoy outside on the patio dining, the best way to relax and take in these incredible surroundings. Grab a paddleboard and leave through the garden, where several steep steps lead you directly over to the beach where you can spend a morning waking up in the cool water, or stroll over in the evening and enjoy a late night drink at one of the beach huts or bars. The beach itself is a glorious sandy haven where you can book deck chairs, day beds, kayaks and pedal boats before grabbing a delicious ice cream on the promenade, where a leisurely walk along introduces you to an array of seaside amusements and arcades, alternatively, you can explore the history of Swanage at the local museum or see the Victorian Pier and maritime museum. When you're finished with relaxing and want to do something exciting, grab your walking boots and head on to the South West Coast Path, boasting breath-taking landscapes and famous attractions such as the Wellington Clock Tower, the Prince Albert Gardens, masses of seaside from Peveril Point, or The Great Globe sculpture before taking a trip on the Swanage Steam Railway to Corfe Castle ruins. Other days can be spent meandering through parts of the striking Jurassic Coast, a must-see location with access to heaps of ancient history at The Etches Collection Museum of Jurassic Marine Life. The Beach House is a dream location for a family holiday like no other!