Bristol Gardens

White walls, reclaimed timber and vintage furniture are paired with modern appliances to create accommodation that’s as stylish as it is functional. Add in painted floorboards, textured fabrics and excellent design and you have a slightly Scandinavian feel – nowhere more so than in the lounge, where a Danish log burner warms the place on cooler nights. This cosy space opens onto a kitchen that's very much the heart of the house – perfect for sociable cooking or drinks and nibbles before heading out for dinner. If you’re eating in, there’s a long dining table and another outside in the little courtyard garden.

Upstairs on the first floor, there are two double bedrooms and a room with three singles, along with a family bathroom. Another floor up and there’s a stylish master with an en-suite featuring a free-standing bath and separate shower. While this is undoubtedly the top spot, all the guest rooms are rather nice: uncluttered, well-lit and simply well-designed. There’s an additional snug on the ground floor with a sofa bed in case of any extras, bringing the total capacity up to 10 if you need it. It’s a house that’s big enough for a group of grown-up friends, but it works particularly well for a large family or perhaps two smaller ones who want to holiday together.

From the location near Brighton Marina, you can walk into the city centre along the two-mile-long promenade, or in the summer, jump aboard the Volks Railway from Black Rock Station. At the other end, you disembark at Brighton Aquarium, near the pier. From there, everything is a stroll away: the Pavilion and the independent shops of The Lanes, plus Brighton’s theatres, galleries, museums, famous nightlife and its many other attractions.