Mariners Corner, Bexhill

Mariners Corner is a bungalow on a quiet residential street in Bexhill-on-Sea, and it reads as a place where the dog is part of the booking rather than an afterthought. Guests travelling with dogs describe it as a home from home, and the combination of single-storey living, gardens front and back and a green space at the end of the road earns it a 4.7/5 paw rating.

Single storey matters more than it sounds. There are no internal stairs to negotiate with an older or arthritic dog, and the garden is reachable straight from the living space, which makes the property easy to live in for a week rather than a night. Guests with dogs have stayed here for the better part of a week and booked again afterwards, which is usually the clearest signal that a place actually works with an animal in tow.

The welcome is what people remember. Arrivals are met with home-baked scones, cream and jam, and written notes around the house explaining how everything works. The host is described as experienced, easy to contact and quick to reply, and the bungalow is repeatedly called immaculately clean, which matters when the last guest may also have had a dog.

For walking, an area of green space is a short stroll away for the first outing of the day, and the beach and seafront are close enough to build a morning around. A large shopping complex is nearby, along with a cafe on the beachfront, though guests note that much of the area winds down outside weekends and the summer season.

The one practical caveat is the steps up to the bungalow, which guests with walking or back problems have found hard work and which are worth factoring in if you are carrying a dog as well as luggage. Nothing is published about a pet fee or a limit on numbers, so settle both with the host when you book.

Best suited to couples and small families who want a quiet, comfortable coastal base where the dog can settle in for a week.