Quay Sands, Hope Cove

Quay Sands is a smart self-catering apartment in Hope Cove, the small South Devon village tucked along the coast from Salcombe, and it is set up well for a holiday with a dog. The standout for pet owners is the outdoor space: a large patio with seating and a separate grassed area, so a dog has somewhere of its own to lie in the sun or stretch out while you take in the landscape and glimpses of sea beyond.

The property has limited guest history so far, and the feedback that does exist from a stay with a dog is glowing: a hidden-gem location within walking distance of the cove and the village pubs, cliff-top walks and nearby beaches on the doorstep, and an apartment kitted out with everything you would need for a self-catering stay, down to dishwasher tablets and kitchen basics. As a whole-unit rental there are no shared corridors or other guests to work around, which tends to make for a calmer stay with a nervous or excitable dog.

It is worth being clear that this is a newer listing with less of a track record to lean on than a long-established property. The account that exists is strongly positive, and the private grassed area and coastal-walk setting are exactly what most dog owners are after, but treat the picture as promising rather than long-proven and confirm any specific pet requirements with the host when you book. One practical point to plan for: the property asks that dogs are walked away from the grounds, so the grassed area is a place to sit out rather than the spot for the first walk of the day.

Best suited to dog owners who want a comfortable, self-contained base with private outdoor space and easy access to Hope Cove's beaches and cliff paths.