SANDY TOES, pet friendly, country holiday cottage in Swanage

Sandy Toes rests in Swanage and can sleep six people in three bedrooms.

Sandy Toes is a ground-floor apartment with three bedrooms: one double, one twin and one bunk. There’s a shower room with a walk-in shower, basin and WC, and a cloakroom with basin and WC. There’s a kitchen equipped with an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, kettle and toaster, and a living/dining room with a TV. Gas central heating, WiFi, fuel and power, bed linen and towels are all included in the rent. Outside there’s allocated off-road parking for one car, a front non-enclosed garden with furniture, and a rear enclosed courtyard with furniture. Two well-behaved pets are welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Nearest shop in 0.3 miles, pub in 0.4 miles, beach in 0.7 miles. Sandy Toes is your perfect beachside getaway. Note: Check-in 4pm, check-out 10am

Amenities: Gas central heating. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, kettle, toaster. TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Allocated off-road parking for 1 car. Front non-enclosed gravelled area with wooden table and bench. Rear enclosed area with bench seat. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.4 miles, beach 0.7 miles. Note: Check-in 4pm, check-out 10am.

Region: Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers.

Town: The small, family-friendly seaside resort of Swanage is situated at the eastern end of Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coast, on the celebrated Isle of Purbeck and is probably best known for its wonderful, gently shelving golden sands. The little town offers visitors plenty of shops, good pubs and restaurants, some of which specialise in locally caught seafood, and is also well known for its annual jazz festival, which takes place each July. The attractive, Victorian wooden pier offers a great place for a stroll or try fishing, and often used a departure point for divers, it’s a wonderful place to watch the world pass by. The historic Swanage Railway has its terminus in the town and regular nostalgic steam engine trips take tourists for a picturesque 6-mile journey, chugging through lovely countryside to stop just beyond the romantic ruin of Corfe Castle. Nearby Durlston Country Park offers a lovely day out with spectacular coastal walks, dolphin spotting and wildlife watching, together with comfortable viewing points and a well-stocked cafe for a treat after all the fresh air. Take the short drive to Studland, which has one of the finest beaches in the country, surrounded by heathland, together with the regular chain ferry, which crosses the mouth of Poole Harbour to Sandbanks. This truly is a delightful holiday destination at any time of the year.