Art Deco One Bedroom Guest Apartment

The Art Deco One Bedroom Guest Apartment is a self-contained annexe in Ancton, a quiet residential pocket of Middleton-on-Sea a few miles east of Bognor Regis town centre, and it is set up almost perfectly for one couple and one dog. The feature that comes up in nearly every review from a dog owner is the private garden: fully enclosed, secluded from the neighbours, and reachable straight from the apartment without passing through anyone else's space.

Being a separate annexe rather than a room in a larger building matters more than it sounds. There are no shared corridors or communal doors to negotiate, so a dog that is unsettled around strangers has nothing to react to on the way in and out. Parking is on the property itself, which makes arriving with a car full of dog kit straightforward.

The hosts have a reputation for thoughtful preparation. Guests consistently arrive to find a welcome basket, with tea, coffee, milk, bread and biscuits all regularly mentioned, and describe the apartment as spotlessly clean and better equipped than they expected for its size. Reports of hosts who are friendly but unobtrusive are near-universal.

The coast is an easy walk away, with coastal paths in both directions for morning outings, and a pub within strolling distance. It is a quiet spot rather than a lively one, which suits most people who book it but is worth knowing if you want seafront bustle on the doorstep.

Two small practical gaps come up. There is no outside bin for bagged dog waste, so you will be carrying it until you find one. And there is no sensor light outside the door, which is a genuine nuisance in winter if your dog is reluctant to head into a dark garden. Neither is a reason not to book.

Best suited to a couple or solo traveller with one well-behaved dog who wants a quiet, private base with a secure garden and easy beach access. It earns a 4.6/5 paw rating.