Sailor Sam

Sailor Sam: Dorset

With its pale blue timber facade and its triangular shape evocative of a boat's sail, there's something slightly nautical about this home upon first glance. Indeed, this might have something to do with the fact that England's south coastline is only ten minutes away in the car.

Inside is where the coastal comparisons stop, though — instead, guests will find an interior that's wonderfully bright thanks to the stark white walls and large windows. The kitchen feels especially chic thanks to the subway tiling and monochrome colour scheme, while the bedrooms and bathrooms lie on the more minimalist side.

A perk of the home comes in the shape of the terrace in the back garden, which has an alfresco table and plenty of seating for making the most of sunny spells. If the weather's on your side, there are plenty of beaches to visit nearby, including Canford Cliffs. The centre of the pretty harbour town of Poole only takes seven minutes to reach in the car, too.

Home truths:
*There’s free parking for up to two cars on the driveway
*The home is spread over three floors, so it might not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility
*Bicycles and watersports equipment can be stored in the garage if required
*Dogs are only allowed on the ground floor