Sand in My Shoes

Sand in My Shoes: Dorset

A stone's throw from ultra-exclusive Sandbanks, and just a short stroll from Poole Harbour and the miles-long stretch of sand, this stunning home is a coastal haven, far removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Step inside and you'll immediately be wowed by the spectacular open-plan layout of the ground floor. In addition to a welcoming seating area, the gargantuan fourteen-seater dining table and designer kitchen create the ultimate multi-purpose space. Large sliding doors ensure plenty of natural light and offer direct access to the gorgeous garden. As the abundance of palm trees will attest, the south coast benefits from a balmy climate, so you'll likely be able to enjoy the outdoors for a surprisingly large part of the year.

Beyond the five-star welcome afforded on entry, the home comes equipped with five bedrooms (four of which are en-suite). While all benefit from generous amounts of natural light, the two principal bedrooms on the first floor offer glimpses of the harbour through the trees, while the main bedroom also boasts its own private balcony – perfect for a restorative cup of coffee first thing each morning as you check the weather ahead of the day's activities.

This stretch of the Dorset coastline offers pretty much every water-based activity you can think of. From luxury yacht charters and paddleboarding expeditions along the coast to adrenaline-fuelled kitesurfing sessions and aquatic jet-packing, your hosts can help you organise it all. After an action-packed day, you might not feel like preparing dinner for your entire party. Handily, private chefs are just a phone call away, while Sandbanks offers some of the finest dining Dorset has to offer.

Home truths:
*Child-friendly amenities such as a cot, high chair, baby bath, baby monitor, children's tableware, window guards, books and toys are available on request
*We'd recommend a car to get the most out of your stay – there's on-site parking for up to four vehicles
*Access to the home is via a private entrance
*The bedrooms are located on the basement level and first floor, accessible via stairs only, so the home may not be suitable for guests with more limited mobility
*The home is best suited to up to ten adults, or fourteen guests including children