Hotel du Vin Poole is a smart little boutique hotel on the beach front, close to Dorset's famous Sandbanks Beach (which holds more blue flags than any other beach in the UK). In true du Vin style, interiors are polished and sophisticated, and there's an excellent restaurant on site too. This is the perfect place for a low-key romantic break.

The facilities

The restaurant is top-notch, serving classic European cuisine with an eclectic, extensive accompanying wine list. Real vinophiles should head to the La Roche tasting table, and try an impeccable selection of fine vintages. There's also a meeting/function space on site, as well as a summer terrace.

The rooms

Each of Hotel du Vin Poole's 38 guestrooms share the same timeless, contemporary style as its communal areas. Each comes complete with monsoon showers, luxurious Egyptian cotton sheets, plasma TV’s, DVD players and air conditioning.