Upper Seascape, Lyme Regis

Upper Seascape is a self-catering apartment set on the hillside above Lyme Regis, with wide views across Golden Cap and the Jurassic Coast and a short downhill walk into the old town, harbour and seafront. It works well as a dog-friendly base for a week on the Dorset coast.

The property's booking listing does not spell out detailed pet terms, so anyone travelling with a dog should confirm how many pets are allowed and whether any cleaning charge applies before they book. What the guest record does show is a steady run of visitors who brought dogs and were glad they did.

The enclosed garden is the feature dog owners come back to. Guests travelling with dogs repeatedly highlight the secluded, fully enclosed outdoor space as somewhere a dog can run around safely, and the ground-floor shower room earns a mention as handy for rinsing off sandy paws (and children) after a day on the beach. The apartment itself is described as spacious, comfortable and well equipped for a longer stay.

Lyme Regis suits dog-friendly holidays. The Cobb, the seafront and the South West Coast Path are all close by, with long walks along the Jurassic Coast on the doorstep and much of the town open to dogs out of season.

A few things are worth weighing up. The apartment sits up a steep hill with a flight of steps down to the garden, so it suits able-bodied dogs and owners rather than anyone who struggles with stairs. Several guests note the garden and patio can look tired between visits, and parking uses a nearby permit car park rather than a private space. On balance it is best suited to active dog owners after a comfortable seaside apartment with a secure garden and coast-path walking from the door.