Hakuna Matata

Poole's appeal lies in its working harbour, the boats leaving for Brownsea Island and beyond, the independent shops and restaurants clustered around the quay, and its position as a gateway to the Jurassic Coast. Hakuna Matata is a two-bedroom maisonette that puts you within walking distance of all of this. The first floor holds a living and dining space with a smart TV, plus a kitchen with an electric oven and gas hob for cooking proper meals. Upstairs, one bedroom has a king bed and the other two singles; there's a bathroom with a shower over the bath.

Essentials like electricity, wi-fi, bed linen and towels are covered. The kitchen is equipped for self-catering, with a fridge, freezer and microwave alongside the oven and hob. On-road parking is available at cost. Smoking is not permitted inside. The property suits groups of four looking for a base to explore Dorset's coast and countryside, or simply to spend time on the water and in the restaurants a few minutes' walk away.