Jacksons Apartment, North Shields

Jacksons Apartment is a four-bedroom flat in North Shields, a few minutes from the Fish Quay and a short hop from Tynemouth, and its appeal for dog owners is almost entirely about where it sits. Northumberland Park is about ten minutes' walk away and gives you a large green space off the road for the first and last walk of the day, the quayside is another five minutes beyond it, and Tynemouth's beaches are a five-minute drive. Dog-friendly pubs and coffee shops are thick on the ground in both towns. It earns a 4.5/5 paw rating.

The flat works as a practical base for a group travelling with a dog. It sleeps six across four bedrooms, is consistently described as clean and well equipped, and the two large doubles have televisions. Owners who have brought dogs report a straightforward welcome and a host who communicates well and gives clear arrival information.

The limitations deserve some thought if your dog is elderly, large or nervous. There is no garden and only a small back yard, so every toilet trip is a walk. The flat is on the first floor with a staircase from street level, which rules out an easy in-and-out for a dog that struggles with steps. Street parking is free but competitive, and you may not get a space directly outside, which is awkward when you are unloading a car with an animal in it. The lounge is on the small side for six people plus a dog.

Beds are soft, which several guests mention. No pet fee or size restriction is published, so confirm what you are bringing at the time of booking.

It suits families or groups with one settled, stair-capable dog who want a well-priced base for the North Tyneside coast and would rather walk to a park than have a garden.