Lavish Apartment at Montpellier Gardens

This apartment sits in Montpellier, the handsomest quarter of central Cheltenham, with Montpellier Gardens a couple of minutes' walk away and the town's independent shops and cafes on the same streets. It is a whole flat rather than a hotel room, so a dog settles straight in without shared lobbies or corridors to work through, and the off-road parking that comes with it takes the awkwardness out of arriving with a dog, a bed and a week's kit.

Guests travelling with a dog have found it a genuinely practical place to stay with one, alongside a design-led, slightly theatrical interior of wood burner, salvaged pieces and a lot of character. That style is the thing people react to most, and not always the same way: the recurring practical gripe in the reviews is the lounge seating, which sits low and soft enough that some guests have struggled to get back out of it.

For walks, Montpellier Gardens is on the doorstep for a quick turn, Sandford Park and the Pittville area give longer green routes through town, and the Cotswold escarpment above Cheltenham is a short drive when a dog needs a proper run. The flat is close to a main road, which guests say is barely noticeable indoors, but it does mean a lead on from the front door.

Cleanliness is worth a word. Most guests describe the flat as clean and to a high standard, but a minority have arrived to find it not properly turned round between bookings, so it is reasonable to give it a look over on arrival, particularly if your dog will be spending the week on the floor.

The apartment earns a 4.3/5 paw rating and suits owners who want a stylish, central Cheltenham base with parking included and green space a few minutes' walk away. A charge may apply for pets and the amount is not published, so confirm it when you book.