Curlew Chalet on Branscombe Beach

Seaside holidays don’t tend to get much better than this – a cottage sitting directly on the sand. It’s perfectly designed for spending as much time outdoors as indoors, and brave souls can plunge into the water for a brisk swim before brewing up a morning coffee. Sleeping up to six guests in two bedrooms and a lounge, the chalet is excellent for families or groups of friends and offers the perfect antidote to bustling city life. Spectacular Jurassic Coast cliff walks lie moments away, and the village of Branscombe – with its traditional pubs brewing local ales – are within easy reach.