Pet friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 4 - Higher Ansty, Dorset

Boasting fantastic views and neighbours in the shape of horses, sheep, geese and ducks, this gorgeous abode is the perfect destination for a relaxing getaway. Surrounded by AONBs and just 19.5 miles from the iconic Lulworth Cove, find yourself with plenty to do and many a place to explore before you reward your adventurous days with a tranquil evening. Enjoy a refreshing dip and hire the owner’s indoor swimming pool or get cosy in the inviting ground-floor lounge and snuggle up by the roaring wood burner.

Sleeping four guests across two bedrooms, this home is great for small families or a few friends looking to escape the hustle and bustle. Head inside via the split-level decking and marvel at the striking interior. Exposed beams and pillars and vaulted ceilings add handfuls of quirk and character to this bolthole, welcoming you inside to make yourselves at home.

Choose from two lounges, step down from the kitchen/diner and sink into sofas by the wood burner, admiring the views through floor-to-ceiling windows; or head upstairs and melt into sofas in the vibrant, eclectic second lounge where exposed brickwork and beams and exciting patterns create a cool ambience. Cook up a storm in the sleek kitchen/diner and take a plate outside to dine alfresco on the gorgeous, decked balcony which offers superb views and a chance to bask in the fresh air. The pair of ground-floor bedrooms are decorated with style and charm and provide awesome spaces in which to rest your head.

The master boasts an en-suite (ascend three steps) which a roll-top bath. When you’ve exhausted use of the indoor swimming pool (fees apply), been fishing on the lake and explored close to home, head further afield and adventure your way around the coast and countryside. Day trip to Lulworth Cove (19.5 miles) and walk to the magnificent arch at Durdle Door or enjoy a traditional beach day at the bustling resort of Weymouth (22 miles).

For a spot of retail therapy and a delicious meal which you haven’t had to cook, travel 14 miles to the county town of Dorchester.