Trevina

Trevina suits families or small groups looking for a coastal base. The property sleeps five across two bedrooms: one with a king and single bed, the other with two singles. There's one bathroom and a separate toilet. A cot and highchair are available. One well-behaved pet stays free, and the owners provide a dog crate, towels and blankets, plus an outdoor tap.

The kitchen is equipped for proper cooking—electric cooker, dishwasher, microwave and fridge-freezer—and there's a utility room with washing machine. Downstairs, you have a living room with Freeview TV, DVD and CD player, plus a dining room. Essentials like electricity, Wi-Fi, bed linen and towels are all included. The large enclosed garden has a patio, seating and a barbecue; there are three steps within it. Private parking for two cars is on site. No smoking indoors.

Weston, on Portland, puts you within a quarter-mile of a shop, pub and restaurant, and the beach is roughly a mile away. Weymouth's harbour and sandy beach are close by for swimming and watersports. From here you can reach the Jurassic Coast's landmarks—Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Chesil Beach—or venture to Lyme Regis and Swanage. Check-in is after 15:00 and checkout before 10:00.