Eden Rose Cottage, Morecambe

Eden Rose Cottage is a small end-terrace on a residential street in Morecambe, a minute or two from the promenade and the bay, and it is properly set up for dogs rather than just tolerating them. Bowls, treats and a dog bed are waiting when you arrive, along with milk, cake and flowers for the humans, and the host is quick to answer questions and sort anything that goes wrong.

The draw is the location and the price. The seafront and the sands are a short walk, the promenade gives you miles of flat lead walking, there are pubs and restaurants within a couple of minutes including a dog-friendly hotel bar around the corner, and there is a hot tub in the back yard. Guests routinely say they could not find anything comparable in the area for the money, and dogs settle quickly in front of the fireplace.

The yard is where opinions split and it is worth understanding before booking. Most guests describe it as a nicely enclosed space, though the gate adjoining next door has been reported as not closing securely, which would matter with a dog that pushes at gates. It is also hard standing with no grass, so a dog that will only go on grass may need a walk last thing rather than a quick trip outside, and there is no light out there - a phone torch is the usual workaround after dark.

Parking is the other honest caveat and it comes up more than anything else. There is no parking directly outside during the day and nearby spaces fill up, so plan on the main road or a paid car park. Inside, the stairs are steep and the bathroom is downstairs, worth knowing if anyone in the party has mobility issues. The property's booking listing does not publish a pet charge or a limit on numbers, so confirm those directly. For a seaside break with a dog on a sensible budget, it earns a 4.6/5 paw rating.