Turnstone

Turnstone: East Sussex

If you're planning a trip to the great British seaside, this could be the place. Set in St Leonards, just next to Hastings, this stylish period apartment is a five-minute walk from the sea. If you're a fan of poking through vintage shops then you're going to feel at home here. Not only is it a short walk from the antique stores and art galleries of Kings Road, but it's also been furnished by them. With odds and ends, retro furniture and statement lighting, it's an arty dream come true. The period character of the flat hasn't been lost either, with strikingly high ceilings and huge shuttered windows. Here you'll be a 20-minute walk along the seafront from Hastings Old Town, with its museums, cafes, pubs and independent shops. And it's just a short walk to St Leonard's Warrior Square station, so you can arrive by train if that suits you better.

Home truths:
*There's easy on-street parking outside
*By nature, some of the vintage furnishings look a little scruffy around the edges
*If you're staying a while, there's a handy utility room with laundry facilities
*There are flats above so there may be some noise
*The wifi signal is a little weak in the smallest bedroom
*The kitchen could be better equipped with basic essentials