See
A La Ronde – This curious little 16-sided cottage used to be home to Jane and Mary Parminter, two wealthy 18th-century cousins. A La Ronde served as a huge display case for the souvenirs they collected during their ten-year ‘Grand Tour’ of Europe. These days, the public can wander through its twenty rooms and view the treasures collected by the Parminter cousins. The round house was cleverly designed to maximise sunlight, with most of the rooms on the first floor. Be sure to have a peek at the shell gallery – a jaw-dropping display of millions of shells, stones and pottery shards lovingly pressed into the walls.

Stay
Imperial Hotel – Housed in a grand building that wouldn’t look out of place in a BBC period drama, the Imperial Hotel offers a luxurious stay with stunning sea views. While the façade may look old-fashioned, the interior has been done up in contemporary shades of grey and white, and offers all the modern amenities you would expect these days. The restaurant is spacious and well-lit, so guests won’t be jostling for elbow room at breakfast time. The elegant swimming pool is only open from May to September, but the golden sands are only a short walk away. Room rates start from about £65 per person.

Eat
Railway Carriage Café – Hop on this train to nowhere and enjoy a casual meal made with fresh ingredients. This café is set in a restored train carriage and serves unfussy meals that are great for a light lunch. Choose from freshly prepared sandwiches, paninis and wraps, or indulge your sweet tooth and order some scones, served with cream and blackcurrant preserve.