Beach house Schoneveld 61, Breskens

Strandhuis Schoneveld 61 is a wooden holiday home on a holiday park near the coast in Zeeland, a short walk from the beach in Breskens. The house has a warm, welcoming feel built around its timber construction, though that same wooden build means sounds travel more easily between rooms - worth keeping in mind if you are travelling with younger children.

The enclosed garden is a real draw. Outside you will find a lounge set and a picnic table for eating and relaxing, and children have their own space with a playhouse and a trampoline. The garden is fenced, which gives families some extra ease when the kids are outside.

The house sleeps around four adults and two children comfortably. Six adults can be accommodated, though the space will feel noticeably more compact at full capacity.

The beach is about ten minutes on foot, so you can head out for a morning walk or an afternoon in the sun without needing the car. The nature reserve Waterdunen is close by, and the village centre of Breskens is roughly a ten-minute cycle ride away, where you will find shops, restaurants and the ferry terminal with connections across the Westerschelde.

This house suits families with children who want a relaxed base near the sea, with outdoor space and simple access to the beach and the surrounding countryside. It is less suited to larger groups looking for generous indoor space.