Viewpoint 1 Clifftop Apartment, Southbourne

Viewpoint 1 is a three-bedroom apartment on the Overcliff at Southbourne, the quieter eastern end of the Bournemouth seafront. The reason to book it with a dog is directly below: this stretch of beach allows dogs all year round, which most of the Bournemouth and Poole seafront does not over the summer months. Walking off a seasonal restriction is the single biggest thing an owner gets here.

The clifftop path runs past the front of the building in both directions, with zig-zag paths and steps down to the sand, so a short walk and a long one are both available without moving the car. There is a garden at the back and a parking space right outside, and owners consistently mention both: somewhere for the dog to go out last thing, and no circling for a space with a wet dog in the boot. Inside it is roomy and well equipped, with space for a family or a small group.

Dogs need clearing in advance here, and the property is firm about it. Permission must be given before arrival, and a dog brought without prior approval will be refused entry. Dogs must be house trained, must not be left alone in the apartment at any point, and you bring their bed or bedding yourself. That middle rule shapes the trip more than it sounds, since it rules out leaving the dog behind for a long lunch out.

On the apartment itself, feedback is positive on space and location and less so on upkeep. A weedy back garden, tired bathrooms, wifi that does not reach the bedrooms and a small television all come up repeatedly. It reads as a practical, spacious seaside base rather than a polished one. For owners who want a year-round dog beach at the bottom of the cliff and a parking space at the top, that is an easy trade. No pet fee is stated on the property's booking listing, so confirm any charge when you book.