‘Course you’ll find plenty of chocolate box thatched cottages in amongst Dorset Coastal Cottages’ self-catering holiday lets, spread along the beautiful Jurassic Coast from Studland Bay to Lyme Regis and inland. But there are converted barns, contemporary penthouse apartments, cabins, farmhouses and all sorts of quirky places to stay, too.

There are around 500 properties to choose from. Each one aims to be a home-from-home (no soulless holiday home feels here), with those creature comforts and mod cons you can’t do without (almost all have wifi, phew),  located in Dorset’s glorious countryside, picturesque villages and towns, mostly around 10 miles – or much less – from the sea *sigh*.

The site is super easy to use. Search by location – places like Lulworth, Lyme Regis, Weymouth, Bridport and all the little villages in between. Tailor your choice to your own requirements (within walking distance of a pub, with a hot tub or wood burner?). Be inspired by one of their curated collections, which include luxury, romantic bolthole, dog-friendly, last minute, waterside views and more. Not sure whereabouts you want to be? Their useful area guides will help you make up your mind.

They’re always adding new properties so it’s worth bookmarking the site and coming back to check if you don’t find what you’re after first time around.