Fleetview Self-Catering, Weymouth

Fleetview is a spacious self-catering house on the edge of Weymouth, looking out towards the Fleet lagoon and the long shingle sweep of Chesil Beach. It is let as a whole house rather than a hotel room, so a dog travelling with its owners gets the run of a private, enclosed garden and a parking space right by the door - the kind of self-contained set-up that takes a lot of the fuss out of a coastal break with a pet.

That enclosed garden is the detail guests travelling with dogs return to most often. It is secure enough to let a dog out without worrying about roads or open ground, and it opens straight off the accommodation. Visitors have also mentioned a pet fee of around 20 pounds; because at least one family found it was flagged close to arrival rather than at the time of booking, it is worth confirming the current charge - and that your dog is booked in - directly with the property when you reserve.

The host earns consistently warm words for being friendly, helpful and thorough, and the house is well equipped for a family or small group, with plenty of space, a comfortable living area and a good shower. A few guests found the beds on the soft side and the sofa less comfortable than they would like, so it suits people who put space and location ahead of hotel-grade furnishings.

For walks, the position is a real draw. Guests describe easy strolls straight from the door, with the beach close by and Weymouth's shops and seafront a short trip away, so there is plenty to fill a few days without long drives and no shortage of places to stretch a dog's legs.

It is best suited to dog owners who want a self-catering base with a safe garden and coastal walks on the doorstep rather than a serviced hotel. Confirm the pet fee and any limit on the number of dogs when you book, and Fleetview makes an easy, low-effort spot for a Weymouth holiday with a dog.