Turnstone Bungalow, Hunstanton

Turnstone Bungalow is about as straightforward a dog holiday as the north Norfolk coast offers: a single-storey let on South Beach Road, a couple of minutes from a dog-friendly stretch of sand, and laid out from the start with dogs in mind. No pet charge has been published, so confirm the terms when you book.

The practical details are the ones that matter here. Floors are hard throughout, so there is no carpet to worry about after a wet beach walk, and dog towels and blankets are left out as standard rather than being something you have to ask for. The yard at the back is small but enclosed, which counts for a lot when you want to let a dog out last thing without finding a lead.

The rest of the welcome follows the same pattern. Guests consistently mention milk in the fridge on arrival, tea and coffee, more towels than you will get through, and air conditioning switched on ahead of a summer arrival. Communication with the owner is described as quick and helpful throughout, and the bungalow is well equipped for its size, with a dishwasher and a properly stocked kitchen.

Location does most of the work. The beach is effectively at the end of the road, and the promenade walk into Hunstanton takes five to ten minutes, so the car can stay parked for the week. A large supermarket with long opening hours sits close by. Beyond the sand, the surrounding coast is good for birdwatching as well as walking, which suits a slower kind of trip.

Hard floors cut both ways. They are far easier to clean up after a dog, but dirt and hair gather at the edges where a carpet would hide them, and that has been noticed. A few smaller points recur: no lock on the bathroom door, no full-length mirror, and a main-bedroom mattress on the firm side.

For a couple or a small family with one or two dogs who want the beach on the doorstep and a place they can walk straight into without worrying about the floors, this is a strong choice, and it earns a 4.8/5 paw rating.