MOLLY'S PLACE, pet friendly, country holiday cottage in Boscombe

8 Keswick Road in Boscombe, Dorset, sleeps four guests in two bedrooms.

The living areas in this ground-floor apartment consist of a kitchen/diner with an electric oven and hob, microwave, and fridge/freezer, a utility with washing machine, and a living/dining room with TV. The bedrooms consist of a king-size with en-suite, and a twin, along with a bathroom. Outside there is a wrap-around garden with lawn, patio, and furniture, and a private driveway for three cars. One well-behaved dog welcomed, but sorry, no smoking. You'll find a shop in 0.3 miles, a pub in 0.4 miles, and the beach in 0.6 miles. Travel cot and highchair available. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Molly's Place is a wonderful base for exploring Dorset as a family.

Amenities: Gas central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and coffee machine. TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and travel cot available. Private driveway for up to 3 cars. Wrap-around garden with lawn, patio, and furniture. BBQ. Outdoor storage for bikes and beach gear now available. One well-behaved dog welcome. Various games and puzzles. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.4 miles, beach 0.6 miles (10 min walk approx)

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: Boscombe is a thriving beach community located between Southbourne and busy Bournemouth. The historic community is home to a Victorian Pier that has been renovated and features a stretch of restaurants, art exhibits, and crazy golf for the whole family to enjoy! Beachfront restaurants and cafés offer delicacies served with a view of the seaside and a variety of cuisines, from Thai dinners to fresh fish and chips. You don't have to worry about packing a food packet because there are plenty of well-stocked convenience stores where you can load up on the necessities. You may visit thrilling sites like the Oceanarium to learn about marine life, discover the past at the museum, and take a picnic to explore the 2000 acres of parks and gardens in the coastal town of Bournemouth after a short drive. For a tranquil day out, visit the charming town of Christchurch, which is home to the 12th-century Norman House ruins and an 18th-century workhouse with fascinating galleries.