Overlooking Studland Bay with knockout views across to Old Harry Rocks, THE PIG-on the beach is seaside escapism done properly. This 23-bedroom country house comes with its own kitchen garden, beach hut and a salty breeze that makes everything taste better (including the cocktails).

As with all THE PIG Hotels outposts, it’s all about relaxed luxury. Think sink-into-them beds, freestanding baths, monsoon showers and well-stocked larders packed with local goodies. Room categories range from Cheap & Cheerful and Snug through to Comfy Luxe and Generous – each one individual, all with serious coastal charm.

Want something a little more tucked away? Book one of the standalone hideaways: Harry’s Hut or The Pig Hut (beautifully restored shepherd’s huts), The Bothy (a converted dovecote) or The Lookout, all set apart from the main house with glorious views over the kitchen garden and beyond. Peace, privacy and a front-row seat to Dorset’s big skies.

Food is the main event, naturally. The restaurant champions the brand’s famed 25-mile menu, with produce plucked from the garden and the rest sourced from top local suppliers. Come for the sea air, stay for the hyper-local plates – and don’t forget your beach towel.