Flat 9

From the first floor of Flat 9 in Swanage, the sea views take in Swanage Beach, which is 0.1 miles away. Getting in means steps up to the property.

Two bedrooms, a double and a twin, sleep four. The only bathroom is a shower room with a walk-in shower, a basin and a WC, so there is no bath.

In the open-plan living and dining room, two sofas face a TV, and there is a DVD player with a stock of DVDs. The kitchen has an electric oven, a gas hob, a microwave, a fridge/freezer, a kettle, a toaster and a washing machine. The flat has WiFi and gas central heating, and bed linen, towels, fuel and power come with the rent. Beach towels are not supplied, so bring your own.

One designated parking place serves a single car. The shop is 0.2 miles away and the pub 0.3 miles, and the Victorian pier and the Swanage Pier Trust are a stroll from the door. The flat takes no pets, has no smoking, and a good-housekeeping bond applies. It works for a family of four or two couples who want the beach on the doorstep, a view of the water and the entrance steps.