Adelaide Terrace Apartment, Ilfracombe

This apartment on Adelaide Terrace is a two-bedroom, two-ensuite let a short walk above Ilfracombe's harbour, and it is set up for dogs with more care than most self-catering flats manage. The host leaves out a basket of dog supplies and keeps bowls in, and guests arriving with a dog tend to lead their reviews with those touches rather than mention them in passing.

The location does a lot of the work. The harbour, the high street and the seafront are all within walking distance, and the South West Coast Path runs east over Hillsborough and west past Capstone Point towards Lee Bay, so this is proper coastal walking rather than a token green space. Ilfracombe is hilly, though, and the climb back up from the harbour is a real one; an older or short-legged dog will feel it, and so will you.

Inside, the flat is stylish and comprehensively equipped, with both bedrooms a good size and their own ensuites. It is a lower-ground-floor property, so natural light is limited - no problem for a dog, but worth knowing if you had pictured sea views from the sofa. Guest scores sit at 9.4/10 across 16 reviews.

Parking is the practical catch. The on-site space is shared across the whole building rather than reserved, so it is not guaranteed; guests have found room on the street nearby without much difficulty, but arrive expecting to carry bags and walk the dog a short way to the door. No pet charge is published either, so ask the host when you enquire.

Adelaide Terrace earns a 4.7/5 paw rating and suits an owner who wants a smart North Devon coastal base and has a dog fit enough for Ilfracombe's hills.