23 Lym Close, Lyme Regis

23 Lym Close is a self-catering house in central Lyme Regis, a short walk from the seafront, the Cobb and the shops on Broad Street. It is a whole-property rental, so there are no shared corridors, no reception to check in at and no other guests' routines to plan a dog around.

Up to two dogs are welcome, and both the front and rear courtyards are enclosed, which gives you somewhere secure to let a dog out first thing without reaching straight for the lead. The on-site parking space is the practical detail dog owners rate most highly and it is easy to miss on the booking listing: in a town where parking is tight and paid, being able to unload dog beds, towels and a week of food at the door is a genuine advantage.

Guests describe the house as clean, comfortable and well equipped, with good sofas and beds and enough space for a small family group. A launderette sits within a couple of minutes' walk, which is more useful than it sounds after a week of wet coastal walks with a dog. The town centre, beach and coast path are all reachable on foot.

One dog-specific caveat is worth planning for. The enclosed outdoor space is courtyard rather than lawn, and dog owners have found that a dog used to grass can be reluctant to use a hard surface for a quick break. If that describes your dog, expect the first outing of the day to be a walk to the park or the shoreline rather than a step outside the back door. Guests have also noted there is no dishwasher, and that the interior is practical rather than characterful.

23 Lym Close suits families and small groups on a short coastal break with one or two well-settled dogs, particularly anyone who values arriving and parking at the door. It is a weaker fit for a dog that needs grass immediately to hand, or for a longer self-catering stay where a dishwasher would matter.