Highpoint Lodge, Lyme Regis

Highpoint Lodge is a self-catering whole-house rental set on West Hill above Lyme Regis, a short walk from the town centre and the Dorset stretch of the Jurassic Coast. Having the entire property to yourself, with no shared corridors or communal areas to work around, is a large part of what makes it comfortable for a stay with dogs.

Dogs are firmly part of the picture here. The property's booking listing allows up to two pets per booking, and the enclosed garden is the feature that comes up most often among guests travelling with dogs, repeatedly described as secure and well suited to letting a dog out safely. Several visitors have stayed with two dogs and found the space worked comfortably for them.

Inside, the lodge is consistently praised as clean, well equipped and finished to a high standard, with comfortable beds and a light, welcoming feel. The elevated West Hill position sits around ten minutes' walk downhill from the seafront and shops, so the coast path and beach are easy to reach, though the return leg is uphill.

A few practical points are worth knowing. The garden boundary is worth a quick check on arrival, as a fence panel behind the summer house has been reported working loose at one end - enough that a small dog could potentially slip through. The advertised sea view is now partly obscured by tall shrubs on the neighbouring plot, and the 4pm check-in with a 10am check-out makes for a tight first and last day. Highpoint Lodge suits dog owners looking for a private, self-catering base with its own secure outdoor space, rather than anyone wanting hotel-style service on site.