Dreamers View, Margate

Dreamers View sits on Cliff Terrace in Cliftonville, a few minutes' walk east of Margate's town centre, with the sea directly opposite and the promenade running past the front door. For anyone bringing a dog to the Kent coast that position does most of the work: the walk starts the moment you step outside, and the clifftop path carries on along the bays without ever needing the car.

The property is a bright self-catering flat with a terrace and sea views from the lounge and both bedrooms. Dog owners who have stayed describe an easy, unfussy welcome, and the layout handles a family arriving with young children and a small dog without fuss. The bar on the ground floor of the same building welcomes dogs as well, and guests report a discount there for people staying upstairs, which makes it simple to eat and drink nearby without leaving the dog behind.

The pet terms are only partly published. Up to two pets are allowed per booking, and there is an enclosed rear terrace the dog can use, but no fee, weight limit or breed restriction is stated anywhere on the booking listing. That silence is not the same as there being no charge, so it is worth settling the money side with the owner before you book rather than on arrival.

Otherwise the flat rates well on space, cleanliness and light. The recurring gripes are thin duvets, soft pillows and a second bedroom that is tight for two adults, and a faint damp smell in the hallway has been noticed on arrival. Dog access to the sands along this coast varies through the year, so it is worth reading the signage on the day rather than assuming.

Dreamers View earns a 4.5/5 paw rating. It suits a couple or a family bringing one or two dogs who want a seafront base they can walk from, and who are happy to confirm the charges directly rather than read them off a listing.