A winning combination of glorious beaches and green-spaces, Bournemouth offers myriad holiday properties with sea views in the pleasing south coast micro-climate.

Whether you fancy a walk along the prom to take in one of Bournemouth’s Blue Flag beaches or you prefer to explore by land train, there are plenty of good old-fashioned seaside amusements, from the pier to the Oceanarium, that will keep you smiling while you rent a cottage by the coast. You could even stay in a Bournemouth holiday cottage during one of the town’s many festivals, including Bournemouth Air Festival and Arts by the Sea. Animal fans will be keen to know that Bournemouth has the south coast’s first feline café and Love Cottages can offer a variety of dog-friendly holiday rentals near the beach.