Pet friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 4 - Weymouth (2mls NW), Dorset

4.5 miles from the bustling seaside resort of Weymouth, pack your bags and head to this welcoming barn-conversion for a coastal getaway. Patio doors lead outside from the cosy lounge so you can let the outside in or head outside for an al fresco dinner and a couple of sundowners. Sleeping four across two bedrooms, this home also welcomes a pair of pups so you can adventure your days away with all the family.

Step inside and find yourselves in the heart of the home- the open-plan lounge/ kitchen where you can spend plenty of time. Curl up on the sofas and switch on the TV for a relaxing afternoon or enjoy a cosy cup of tea in the mornings with views through the patio doors. When it’s time to feed hungry tummies, the kitchen has all you need to cook up a storm and the fridge has an ice compartment to chill your summer drinks.

Come rain or shine, enjoy communal meals which can be plated up at the dining table which comfortably seats all guests, or step down from the lounge and take dishes outside and bask in the last of the sun as you tuck into an al fresco feast. Before bed, soak in the tub in the family bathroom or rinse away the day in the master bedroom en-suite then rest your head in either the double bedroom or the twin bedroom. After rising and shining, kick start your day with an al fresco coffee or warming mug of tea before heading out to explore.

For a traditional bucket-and-spade day out, head to Weymouth where designated sections welcome dogs all year round. Paddle in the water, build sandcastles and tuck into fish and chips for a family-friendly trip to the seaside. Perfect for little ones, Monkey World and the Dinosaur Museum are both within 20 miles of home.

The iconic sights of Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door are just 19.5 miles away and are well worth a visit when holidaying in the area.