Beach bay-by

OH, I DO like to be beside the seaside, and Weymouth Bay in Dorset is about as authentic as you can get for a classic British break.

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Our base for the weekend was the Harbour Vista apartment just a stone's throw from the busy quay and award-winning beaches, with a location that was perfect for watching fishermen loading up their boats, or families hunting for crabs.

The apartment itself is well equipped leaving you to focus on the most important thing - enjoying your holiday.

There are two bedrooms - one double with an en-suite bathroom and one twin - with beds so comfortable that I feel like I may need to look at replacing my own mattress at home.

The open-plan kitchen and lounge had everything we needed for cooking at home (although we only used it once because of the sheer quantity of brilliant restaurants in the area), as well as board games, a PlayStation and TVs to keep the kids busy if the British weather acted up.

If you visit on a Friday or Saturday, I'd recommend getting yourself to the nearby Duke of Cornwall for some brilliant live music where you'll get a very intimate and cosy atmosphere - but arrive early to get a spot! If you're after something with a slower pace, I cannot recommend the T-Shop more.

Just a two-minute walk from your room, this café does an incredible (and well priced) cream tea. They also have tons of unorthodox adaptations if you are feeling adventurous - such as their chilli cheese cream tea.

Just another 10-minute walk away is the Jurassic Coast's legendary sea defence, Nothe Fort.