Sea Minder

Sea Minder works well for couples or small families after a straightforward coastal break. The property is a self-contained annexe on a residential street in Southbourne, with sand and sea within walking distance and the high street's restaurants and shops equally close by. Everything is on the ground floor: an open-plan living and kitchen area, a bedroom with a king-size bed, a shower room, and a sofa bed in the living space that sleeps two more. A small courtyard with seating looks out to the rear, and there is on-street parking.

The kitchen is equipped for cooking, and the essentials—heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and wi-fi—are included. Southbourne Beach itself is quieter than the busier stretches towards Boscombe, with views across the water towards the Isle of Wight and the Purbecks. Beyond the immediate area, Christchurch harbour and its independent shops are nearby, Bournemouth's leisure facilities and high street are accessible by public transport, and the New Forest is within reach for a day out. The property is no-smoking.