2A Redcliffe (Chelston, Torquay)

2A Redcliffe is a 4-star self-catering apartment on Chelston Road in the quieter Chelston pocket of Torquay, run by host Jules with a consistent thread across the dog-mention reviews: a genuinely warm welcome, a property set up thoughtfully for short-stay guests with a dog, and the practical extras that lift a self-catering stay above the standard. Across six dog-stay reviews on file, only one structural caveat comes through repeatedly, and even that is qualified.

Agoda does not publish a written pet policy for this property - no posted fee, no listed amenities, no weight or breed restrictions. Confirm details directly with Jules when you book. The pattern in the reviews is that dogs are welcomed without fuss, the host goes above and beyond on communication and check-in logistics, and the property is well set up for families travelling with pets.

The structural strengths reviewers picked out are: off-street parking right at the property (a meaningful luxury anywhere in Torquay), a garden attached to the apartment for the dog to stretch their legs between walks, comfortable bedrooms and beds, hot shower and reliable heating, a well-equipped kitchen, and welcome touches in the fridge on arrival (milk, wine, biscuits). The location is described as quiet but only a few minutes from the seafront and not too far from the town centre, which is a useful balance for a Torquay base.

The one structural caveat that emerges across reviews: the closest local beach is not dog-friendly. For dog-walking specifically you'll want to drive a few minutes to one of the wider Torbay beaches with dog-friendly stretches, or use the coastal path on foot from the door. Within the apartment, the kitchen is described as compact - room for one person at a time to cook - so groups planning extensive self-catering should factor this in.

The minor practical notes from the reviews: one guest flagged that cleanliness of cutlery and crockery was uneven where they checked it. The cooking utensils issue is property-management housekeeping rather than a dog-specific concern, but worth noting.

Best suited to couples and small families with one or two well-mannered dogs of any reasonable size who want a quiet self-catering Torquay base with off-street parking, a small garden, and a host who treats the dog as a planned guest. Less suited to large groups who need an open-plan kitchen, and to dog owners who specifically need an on-foot dog-friendly beach (drive a few minutes for the right stretch).