Fitness-friendly vacation rentals in Dorset

We stayed in apartment 38 for a week in July 2021. It exceeded my expectations and the pictures do not do it justice (the pictures make it look a bit dated but it really isn’t). It is a lovely 3 bed apartment - very clean throughout. The bedrooms and bathroom are on the first floor and the stairs lead up to the living area and kitchen! The kitchen comes with a fridge, dishwasher, cooker and oven. You also get all your basic cooking utensils and dishes alongside cleaning products including dishwasher tablets. One thing I would suggest is taking some tupperware to store your food in or if you want to make a picnic. The description also stated they provided cooking oil - but there wasn’t any - so it’s worth taking some if you want to make a full english in the morning. We ordered a Tesco online shop which was delivered straight to the apartment without any problems. Note, the pools (indoor and outdoor) are not heated so can be quite cold. The indoor pool area is a bit tired looking with the paint peeling off the floor - but the kids still had a fab time. The gym is also well equipped with weight and cardio machines…but again some of the padding on the machines are a bit worn. Overall we had a fab time, the views are amazing. Meadfoot beach is literally on the doorstep and the town is only a 15min walk away. Paignton beach (10min drive) is great for the kids if you want a bit more hustle and bustle i.e. Pier with arcades and fairground. Also recommend The Inn on the Green for lovely pub grub - they are directly opposite the Paignton pier and the staff were fab too.

what a lovely cosy barn. thank you so much Juliet we had a great stay .. only stayed 1 night ..wish it was for longer.. great host .. attention to detailv..very tranquil and quiet surroundings .comfortable bed ...great fluffy towels and good breakfast provided in the barn .. thank you ..will definitely recommend and return .

I had a lovely time staying at Jessica’s place. Location was perfect and really handy having a parking space. Bed is super comfortable and would definitely stay again if I was in Bath. Thanks for having us Jess :)

The apartment was well located a short walk from the beach and restaurants. It was easy to find and get into - comprehensive instructions and photos provided were very helpful. The apartment was quiet, relaxing, thoughtfully appointed and decorated and felt very safe. The off road parking space was a real bonus as well as the on site gym! It was lovely to have the thoughtful and generous welcome pack, and all the basics for cooking were provided in the kitchen.

This apartment is stunning, very peaceful, clean and modern. We were extremely happy with our stay. Chris was friendly, helpful and prompt with his responses. We will definitely book this apartment again when visiting Cardiff . I’d highly recommend the apartment to anyone. Cardiff castle , Cardiff city centre and Sophia garden is a short distance away so it’s an ideal location.

Aaron had made sure we had everything we needed including phone chargers which came in handy. The flat was very spacious, homely and well located. As a host Aaron was quick to respond to any questions we had. Overall a great stay.

Great flat, great hosts. This will be my go-to place to stay whenever staying in Bristol.

We loved staying at Creydi‘s! The guest house in Southsea is 5 minutes away from many shops, restaurants, supermarkets, pubs and the beach. Other locations can be easily reached by bike. The acommodation was extremely homely with a great love for detail. Every question we had was answered immediately. We‘ll come again :-)

This is a very comfortable and generous flat for a couple: well-equipped, with a sunny aspect yet cool in hot weather (admittedly April so cannot guarantee this in August - no air con). Superb location for the beach and morning sea swimming. Quiet and yet only a short walk from a couple of nice bistros near the pier. Everything as per the billing. Maureen very quick to respond to any messages and this contributed to a very relaxing stay.

Home from home.Excellent central location to the harbour,restaurants,pubs and supermarkets.Added bonus of secure covered parking.Found it great for days out as straight onto all the main roads whichever way we were heading.The apartment was much larger than the pictures and the kitchen and lounge were very well equipped.Tricia was super responsive with communication and really helpful with our requests.Can highly recommend Rivazza curry house for lamb railway curry,probably the best curry ive ever had.

A fantastic spot to stay in for exploring Southsea and Portsmouth. It is a matter of minutes from the beach and the restaurants in Southsea - the location could not be better. The apartment was stunningly decorated, lovely and bright and airy and so warm. Highly recommended and we will definitely be back. Thank you!

I stayed with Mike and Bert for two weeks while a house sale went through, I brought with me my high maintenance Bengal cat Kevin Bacon. During our stay Mike has gone out of his way to accommodate us, the accommodation is completely separate and lockable, I felt completely safe, I knew Kevin was secure and didn’t see any red flags. Mike is laid back and approachable, the perfect host. The bed is extremely comfortable and everything I have needed has been included with no extra costs or limitations. Bert is a very good boy and has been trained properly, he doesn’t go upstairs but he will bring you a shoe each time he sees you as a greeting, Bert was completely safe around Kevin when I took Kevin in the garden. There is easy parking at the accommodation and lots to do in the area, lots of walks, castles, stepping stones over rivers, sand dunes, beaches, horse riding and a decent selection of Pubs. If I ever end up homeless again I will be coming back! Thank you.

Amazing place, exactly as described. Very clean and has great surroundings. Would definitely love to visit again.

Absolutely fantastic stay! Such a fabulous apartment in a really lovely building and so close to the most gorgeous beach. The place has everything one can wish for, and I personally was impressed with a well-equipped kitchen that is a must for self-catering holidays. Alison is one of the best hosts we have ever had: friendly and proactive, responding very quickly to any question or query and ready with assistance of every kind. Her amazing welcome pack is a very kind gesture that was greatly appreciated by us after a long journey to Bournemouth. We had such a good time and hope to come back one day.

What a stunning flat! Absolutely spotless, with everything we needed for our stay. Laith was a very responsive host and left us a lovely welcome basket. The building was gorgeous and so quiet. The flat was so light and the furnishings and decor suited it brilliantly. Boscombe has a lovely prom which goes into Bournemouth one way and Southbourne the other. We walked both, the Southbourne/Hengistbury Head being our favourite. Not many great restaurants within walking distance but we ate twice at the Street Corner and once at Flamingo, both a 5 minute walk away and pretty good food. Street Corner does 50% off main meals on a Monday which was a nice bonus! We had a great break and would definitely recommend Laith's place to others.

Absolutely amazing stay at Samantha's place! Communication was excellent from start to finish. The flat is truly beautiful - the photos don't do justice to how spacious and open the main rooms actually are. The location couldn't be better - just a 5 minute walk to the beach and a short drive to the New Forest. We were able to explore so many beautiful sights all within easy reach. The beds were very comfortable and all appliances were new and worked perfectly. We hope to return again soon!

What a wonderful time we had. Fantastic accommodation in a beautiful setting. The house had a lovely homely feel and we settled in immediately. There was plenty of room for 7 of us. Everything we needed was catered for and the sunset views are not to be missed. Would highly recommend a stay

I very much enjoyed my stay. The property is in an idyllic location. The peaceful atmosphere made for a very relaxing few days. Agnes always responded to any requests and I would love to return sometime in the future.

Fantastic accommodation with amazing facilities. Something to suit everyone. Accommodation was very comfortable and spacious, communication by the management company was excellent, and the great location gave easy access to all amenities by car or foot. Would totally recommend and hope we can come back again in the future. It felt like a home from home.

Very homely and very well stocked caravan. Nice and quiet when we stayed. Parking space at the side big enough for 2 cars. Samantha was very helpful and very responsive to messages. Activity passes included making this a very reasonably priced place to stay.

I had a fantastic stay at this Airbnb. The house was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described – the perfect home base for our trip. Our host, Paul, was incredibly friendly and accommodating, and he went out of his way to make sure everything was just right. He also gave us loads of great suggestions for local activities and places to check out, which really helped us make the most of our time in the area. Communication was easy and quick, and I felt genuinely welcomed from the moment I arrived. Couldn’t have asked for a better host or a better experience. Thanks again, Paul – we’d love to come back!

Highly recommend a stay here as you get a private house with the services of a 5* Hotel. Staff were VERY helpful, especially with my elderly parents.

Fantastically run. Everything you need and more in the house. Looks a million pounds in and out. Ideal spot if I was back for summer, shops, food and beach short walk with path away. Emily and everyone super helpful. Won’t regret booking 👍🏻

Lovely home for our large family get together. When asked questions Elisha was very quick to respond and even recommended some lovely restaurants. We loved Penarth it’s such a lovely place to stay. We could stroll for about 20 minutes to the pier and various restaurants from the house. Also easy access into the city by train.