Snettisham Bungalow with Hot Tub

This is a whole house on a quiet residential street in Snettisham, a village a couple of miles inland from the north-west Norfolk coast, and the format does most of the work for dog owners: no shared corridors, no reception to walk a wet dog through, and an enclosed garden that guests consistently single out as genuinely secure. Add off-road parking on a large drive and you can unload straight to the door.

Dogs are welcome as a matter of course rather than as an exception, and owners travelling with more than one report no difficulty. The enclosed garden is the feature that comes up most - guests describe it as a good size and secure enough to let a dog out without standing over them, which matters on a wet Norfolk weekend. There is a hot tub and a barbecue for the humans, and a welcome pack on arrival.

The location suits dogs well. Shops and two pubs are an easy walk from the door, and the beaches at Snettisham, Heacham and Hunstanton are a short drive, as is the Sandringham estate with its walking trails. Guests travelling with dogs tend to use the house as a base for the coast rather than a place to sit still.

One thing to price in before booking. Guests report a run of extra charges added on top of the nightly rate - a per-dog fee of around £25 each, plus separate charges for bedding, hot tub use and early or late check-in, and a refundable deposit. Several parties have said they were told about these late in the process rather than at booking, and found they added up quickly. Ask for the full total including dogs when you enquire, and confirm whether bedding is included or something you need to bring.

Best suited to a family or group travelling with dogs who want space, a secure garden and the Norfolk coast within reach, and who would rather settle the extras up front.