WE'RE rounding up four of the best Christmas houses in Dorset, so you can vote for your favourite.

Local residents having been throwing themselves into decorating their houses - with many doing so as early as October to bring some much-needed cheer and raise money for charity.

Let us know which festive house has your vote in the poll below.

House one

Natasha Coombes has a musical display outside her house to the tune of 'Rocking Around the Christmas Tree'

Her Christmas decorations went up on November 27 in Poole.

House two

Bournemouth Echo: Picture: Gavin ManneringPicture: Gavin Mannering

Gavin Mannering spent half a year transforming his house into a Christmas display in memory of his dad.

His father Ian Mannering died in June 2020 of kidney failure.

He was a ‘huge lover’ of Christmas lights and would always put on a display for his family.

This year, Gavin put up his own charity Christmas display for the National Kidney Federation.

His Christmas lights are available to see between approximately 5.30pm and 10pm every evening in Dewlish Close, Canford Heath.

House three

Bournemouth Echo: Picture: Kelly WattsPicture: Kelly Watts

Kelly Watts has hundreds of festive lights surrounding her house in Kinson, including an archway framing the front door.

She put her decorations up on November 19.

House four

Bournemouth Echo: Picture: Nick WestPicture: Nick West

Nick West has decked out his home in Morrison Avenue for families to enjoy in the run up to Christmas.

Throughout December, Nick is inviting families to see the Christmas lights and have their photos taken in the sleigh.

Donations to local charity Amelia's Rainbow are welcome.

Let us know which dazzling display is your favourite in the poll below.