Dolphin Retreat

Poole's quay is a working harbour lined with independent shops, restaurants and galleries, where you can watch boats come and go or join a cruise along the coast. Dolphin Retreat sits on the second floor of a waterfront development here, meaning the water and all its activity is literally on your doorstep. The apartment accommodates four people across two bedrooms and one bathroom.

Inside, an open-plan living and dining area gives onto a kitchen equipped for cooking properly. One bedroom has its own ensuite; the other shares the main bathroom. Bed linen, towels, electricity and wifi are provided. The property is non-smoking.

From here you can walk the harbour edge at any time of day, explore Poole's medieval town centre a short stroll away, or use the quay as a starting point for boat trips and coastal adventures. There's a pub within a mile if you don't fancy cooking one evening.