Imagine sipping a glass of Tinwood English sparkling wine on your own private beachfront terrace, directly overlooking the stunning Sussex coast. This idyllic scene awaits you at Beachcroft Hotel & Beach Hut Suites in Felpham, West Sussex.

This independently-owned seafront hotel has a charming home from home atmosphere and stunning views over Felpham beach. It’s the perfect choice for a family break, a girly getaway, or even a solo night or two relaxing and recharging by the sea and it’s dog friendly too.

Situated on a seven-mile coastal footpath, the local area has secluded beaches, award-winning seafront with a Grade II-listed pier (impressive, right?) and green ­parks. There are four seafront suites and each one has a terrace overlooking the pebble beach, a mezzanine master bedroom and luxe lounge.

The four beach huts each sleep two adults and two children and are full of character and seaside charm. The interior is contemporary and luxurious with bright furnishings, and bi-fold glass doors open out onto your own private beachfront terrace, the perfect spot for savouring the complimentary sloe gin or rose.

Stay in one of the main hotel’s 37 rooms or for a family break, go one better and book the Penthouse or one of the four beach hut suites. The three-bed Penthouse sleeps six, with the capacity for more younger children, and has its own lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the ocean.

With choice of restaurants serving a la carte meals, bistro fare, afternoon tea and snacks and light bites, there’s plenty of choice, to be enjoyed indoors or on the gorgeous garden terrace overlooking the beach at Blake’s Bar. The dog friendly Monty’s Bart and Bistro now serves Sussex sparkling Tinwood wine, which feels as is it was made to enjoy while looking at the coastline with a classic seaside fish and chips or tasty stone-baked pizza.

Swim in the heated pool or hire a bike from the hotel and explore the local area. You can try out paddleboarding or wild swimming, the hotel is well equipped and can advise on water sports lessons. They also offer offer seasonal and active breaks which you can find out more about here. Or simply enjoy the selection of outdoor games and beachfront, they’ll even provide littlies with buckets, spades and nets, to keep them busy while you snooze on a deck chair.

Nearby you have Tinwood Estate or head to Arundel Castle or simply stay put and enjoy a beach walks and dolphin-spotting from a paddle board. Bliss.