Situated a short distance from the Sandbanks Chain Ferry, is the picturesque town of Swanage and its seaside restaurant which promises stunning views of the sea from an elegant dining area. Perched on the beachfront, the restaurant also has ten moorings if you prefer to travel by boat and arrive in style. The mood is holiday-like bordering on magical, and the experience is relaxing and enjoyable. With oak floors, purple leather chairs and flamboyant décor, it's the kind of place in which you want to be proposed to or surprise your significant other with, although any other occasion could prove just as fabulous.

A family-friendly restaurant, Oceanbay comes with a children's menu and young guests are well taken care of. Go for the homemade spicy king prawns, the freshly dressed Dorset crab, the grilled gammon steak or southern style organic chicken. If room permits, pick a dessert from the ever-changing dessert board and pamper yourself with Dorset's finest dining experience.