Astor House

Astor House on Warren Road is a long-established apartment block in central Torquay running as a self-catering pet-friendly let, with sea views from most apartments and a clear pet policy that's been in place across several years of guest reviews. For dog owners visiting Torquay, this is one of the more established pet-stay options on the English Riviera.

The pet setup is structured rather than ad-hoc. Dogs of any size are accepted in designated rooms (only some of the apartments are pet-friendly, so flag the dog at booking). Food and water bowls are provided in the room. The pet policy explicitly excludes cats - dogs only. Pets cannot be left unattended in the room, which is worth knowing if you plan to dine somewhere that doesn't accept dogs.

The fee structure is the one detail to budget for carefully: £15 per dog, per NIGHT. That's a per-night fee rather than a one-off per-stay fee, so it scales with longer stays - a week with one dog adds £105 to the bill on top of the apartment rate. On a short two-night break it's £30 and reasonable; on a longer Torquay trip it's a meaningful add-on.

The location is genuinely useful for dog owners. The property sits less than ten minutes' walk from Beacon Cove Beach (the small, sheltered bay below Torquay harbour) and close to Riviera International Centre. Torquay's wider seafront and the South West Coast Path are all within walking distance. The sea views from most apartments are mentioned as a draw across the recent guest pool.

Best suited to: dog owners visiting Torquay who want a self-catering apartment base with sea views and clear pet policy, and don't mind the per-night fee on shorter trips; less suited to those on longer holidays where the per-night fee compounds, or for cat owners.