Enjoy stunning sea views and sumptuous interiors when you escape to this ground-floor apartment in South Wales. Sleeping four guests, and welcoming pups too, the impressive, two-bedroom retreat is situated within a handsome period building on the edge of Porthcawl. Overlooking the beach at Rest Bay, where you can swim and surf, it is also adjacent to a golf club and well-placed for coastal walks and days out to the vibrant city of Swansea.

Prepare to be wowed by the plush decor and unique furnishings of this apartment within a Grade II-listed Victorian property. Slip your walking boots or sandals off in the hall, then amble through to the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with its opulent finish. Settle in here on the soft velvet sofa, which can be transformed into a king-size bed, for movie nights in and stream films onto the large projector screen. Prepare delicious dinners in the stylish kitchen area, then dine at the table or enjoy a quick snack at the breakfast bar. Make fresh coffee then simply relax for a spell as you take in the views. When you are ready for a splendid night’s sleep, head off to the king-size bedroom, which has an en-suite shower room, or the double. These are both off the main hallway, where the family bathroom is also situated. Make the most of the incredible setting of this coastal hideaway by dining outside on your private patio as often as possible. Cook outside on the BBQ on occasion as you absorb the sweeping vistas.

Pick up the Wales Coast Path and strike out along it in either direction. Walk 3 miles to Kenfig Sands and Kenfig Burrows, via Sker Point. This large area of rolling dunes forms the Kenfig National Nature Reserve, which is known for its colourful orchids.

Additional information and rules

- 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double, plus 1 king-size sofa bed in living room

- 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC

- Ground floor apartment

- Induction hob and electric oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, wine cooler fridge

- Utility cupboard with washer/dryer

- Underfloor heating and electric wood burner effect fire

- Smart TVs in both bedrooms, large projector screen (cinema style) for streaming channels in living room

- Patio area with portable chairs

- Portable Gas BBQ

- Designated gated parking for 2 cars

- Communal bike storage area in the central courtyard

- Shops, restaurants and pub 1 mile

- Sleeps 4 + 2