holiday rent by the sea within 3 hours of ED

[Fmm]

Can anyone recommend a great family friendly rental by the sea up to 3 hours drive from East Dulwich? I'm thinking Dorset, Devon or Isle of Wight, but have never been to any of these as a family (with 2 pre-schoolers) so have no idea of resorts/ towns/ places to look at. Feeling rather inundated with options! Any assistance appreciated.

[RussianDoll]

Swanage is really lovely, lovely beaches and plenty to do for families. I haven't got any recommendations of where to stay though as we have friends down there and tend to stay with them, I can ask them though.

[ClareC]

I would second Swanage, there is a lovely hotel in Corfe which is close by but only a small village so not ideal for a family.