Lyons Robin Hood Caravan, Rhyl

This six-berth caravan on the Lyons Robin Hood park at Rhyl is set up for dog owners who want the coast without the fuss of a hotel. It sits on a quiet part of the complex with its own private decking, and being a self-contained van means the dog is never sharing a corridor or a lift with anyone. Guests travelling with dogs rate it highly - it holds a 4.6/5 paw rating - and the beach is the main reason why.

No formal pet terms are published on the property's booking listing, so confirm numbers and any pet charge with the owner at the time of booking. Worth knowing before you commit: the park's main bar has turned dog owners away, so while the van itself is dog-friendly, the on-site entertainment is not necessarily. Plan evenings accordingly.

The owner comes in for consistent praise. Guests describe a welcome hamper on arrival, quick answers to questions before and during the stay, and a genuine willingness to sort problems out - when one party found their dog could squeeze through the gaps in the decking, trellis was already being arranged. That decking gap is the one practical thing to check on arrival if you have a small or determined dog, because the outside space is not fully secure as it stands.

The location does the rest. A quiet stretch of beach is within easy walking distance, which makes early and late walks straightforward, and Rhyl's seafront is a short drive for anything busier.

One honest caveat: a guest who was not travelling with a pet found the smell of dog in the van strong enough to spoil the stay. If your dog is happy in a space other dogs have used, that will not matter; if you are sensitive to it yourself, it is worth knowing. On balance this suits dog owners who want a low-cost, self-catering coastal base and will use the beach rather than the park's indoor facilities.