Modern Central Studio, Brighton

This central Brighton studio trades on an almost unbeatable location, and for dog owners that is much of the appeal. The beach sits at the bottom of the road, with shops, bars and restaurants a couple of minutes' walk away, so a dog gets a seafront stroll and you get the pick of the city without ever needing the car. The flat is let as a self-contained studio with an easy lockbox check-in, and guests travelling with dogs are quick to say how much they appreciated being able to bring them along.

For a compact city base it works well with a pet. Reviewers describe it as a good size for two adults and a dog, warm, and stocked with the short-stay basics like tea, coffee, spare pillows and a blanket. The host and manager come across as responsive and quick to sort out any hiccup with the entry code, which matters when you are standing on the pavement with a tired dog after a long drive.

Honesty matters here, though, and the flat's weak spot is cleaning. Several recent guests have flagged that it needs a more thorough clean between stays, mentioning dusty floors, a musty smell and, in a couple of cases, lingering animal odours and stray hair. If you are bringing a dog, that cuts both ways: it is clearly a place where pets are the norm, but a sensitive nose or an allergy-prone household may want to give the floors a once-over on arrival.

Practical notes worth planning around: parking on the street itself is effectively impossible, so budget for a nearby car park, and the standard 4pm check-in with an 11am check-out makes a single night feel short. For two or three nights with a dog, using Brighton as a walking base, it earns its place.

Best suited to dog owners who prioritise a killer central-Brighton location and easy seafront walks over pristine, hotel-grade housekeeping, and who are happy to travel light in a studio.