The Parasol Weston  

On the edge of Weston-super-Mare’s long sandy beach, about 100 yards from the shoreline and roughly 1 km from the town centre. Minutes from The Grand Pier and Weston-super-Mare Town Hall, with nearby draws like the International Helicopter Museum, Clevedon Court, Weston-Super-Mare Museum and the Time Machine Museum.

A small, homey guest house with four guestrooms and a relaxed garden outlook. Rooms come with flat-screen TVs, DVD players, mini-fridges and private showers, plus extras like coffee/tea makers, irons and complimentary toiletries; staff speak English and Polish.

Free Wi-Fi throughout, a shared kitchen for whipping up your own meals, a garden to unwind in and an on-site karaoke — bring your singing voice. Easy strolls to local shops and bakeries and wake-up sea-breeze mornings from this beachside spot.

Complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle available 24 hours and complimentary wireless internet to keep you connected; front desk is staffed during limited hours.

An on-site restaurant serves guests and the shared kitchen is available if you prefer to self-cater. Plenty of nearby options highlight local flavours and hearty fare — try local steakhouses and bistros such as Bare Grills, The Grove Bistro and The Pavilion Beefeater Restaurant.