Sandown Beach Bolthole

Soak up the sights and sounds of the sea from this relaxing, oceanfront apartment in Sandown, Isle of Wight. With seaside decor and buckets of charm, this two-bedroom hideaway provides ample accommodation for four guests to unwind after beach adventures.

Tear yourselves away from fabulous sea views and enter this welcoming ground-floor holiday home, where a light and airy nautical theme combines with comfortable furniture. The heart of the home, the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, invites guests to kick back on the L-shaped sofa in front of the Smart TV, or play games of cards at the driftwood-style table. Your inner chef will be impressed with the facilities in the kitchen when preparing seafood recipes, which can then be enjoyed on the private terrace, accompanied by the gentle sound of waves in the background. Two maritime-inspired bedrooms await you when eyes begin to droop, including a cosy twin and a king-size with a four-poster bed and en-suite shower room. A stylish bathroom completes the property. Private parking is provided for one car, and there’s a pay-and-display car park 150 metres away.

Spend hours with the family building sandcastles and dipping in the surf of Sandown’s golden beach. It’s a popular spot for watersports and swimming, so don’t forget to pack your kit. The promenade here is lined with pubs, cafes and restaurants, so dining out is never far away. Keep the kids busy at adventure golf and go-karts at Sandham Gardens, or head to Dinosaur Isle Museum (0.5 miles) for an intriguing trip into history. Join the Isle of Wight Coastal Path for scenic views, or perhaps, do a spot of shopping at Shanklin (3 miles), a town that hosts the island’s oldest attraction, Shanklin Chine.