Holly Blue

Holly Blue is a modern two-bedroom cottage on the outskirts of Swanage, sleeping four. The shop and pub are 0.5 miles away and the beach is a mile from the door. The garden is fully enclosed, with a lawn, a small patio and garden furniture for eating outside, and one dog is welcome, with additional charges possible.

A hallway leads into a lounge set up for TV and DVDs and a kitchen/diner whose French windows open onto the garden. The kitchen has an electric oven, an induction hob, a microwave, a fridge, a freezer, a dishwasher and a washing machine, and there is a WC on the ground floor. Both bedrooms are upstairs: a king-size with an en-suite shower room, and a twin with an en-suite bathroom where the shower is over the bath.

A travel cot and highchair are available, and guests bring their own cot bedding. A stairgate can be requested when booking. Parking is private, with a rule that campervans may not use it. Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the property, inside or out, and the cottage is flagged as unsuitable for anyone with pet allergies. Beach towels are not supplied, so bring your own. Check-in is from 4pm and check-out is before 10am.

Holly Blue suits a small family or two couples who want a private garden, with a dog along if needed.