Three Beaches Holiday Apartments, Paignton

Three Beaches Holiday Apartments sit on Cliff Park Road in Paignton, a five-minute walk from Goodrington beach and the run of coves and trails that give the property its name. Dogs are welcome, and the host, Jo, is the thing returning guests mention first: attentive when you need her, hands-off when you do not, and happy to point people towards the dog-friendly pubs nearby.

No per-night pet fee, weight cap or breed restriction is published for this property, so confirm those directly with the host when you book. The apartments themselves are described as carefully decorated with proper seaside touches, comfortable beds, and enough kitchen equipment to actually self-cater. Sea views from the living room come up again and again, and the compact layout suits a couple or a small family travelling with a settled dog.

Location is what makes it work for dog travellers. Goodrington Sands is a short walk, the South West Coast Path links towards Roundham Head and Broadsands one way and Paignton the other, and there are dog-friendly cafes, pubs and takeaways within walking range. Goodrington has seasonal dog zoning that opens up more of the sands outside the summer months, so check the council's current map for when you are travelling.

One practical thing to know before you arrive: electricity, including the shower, runs on a separate pay-as-you-go coin meter rather than being included in the rate. It is a small additional spend across a multi-night stay and it catches people out, so bring pound coins. It has nothing to do with the pet welcome, but it is better known in advance than discovered on the first morning.

Best suited to dog owners who want a beach-proximate apartment with a hands-on host who knows the local dog-friendly scene, and who do not mind a coin-meter for the electricity in exchange for a well-kept Goodrington base.