Oak Tree Cottage, Leven

Oak Tree Cottage is the sort of quiet, owner-run village property that suits dogs who would rather not deal with corridors, lifts and other guests. It sits in Leven, a few miles north-east of Beverley in the East Riding, and the guests who have brought dogs describe the stay in unreserved terms, with repeat bookings coming up regularly in the feedback.

Up to two pets can stay, which matches what dog-owning guests have actually done here, and the garden is enclosed, though it is shared rather than private to the cottage. The listing does not state a pet charge, so confirm any cost when you book.

The property is peaceful and well kept, and the owners are consistently described as easy to deal with. It is a comfortable, unfussy base rather than a luxury one, and the location is the practical draw: the Hornsea Rail Trail runs close by for a flat, traffic-free walk of whatever length you fancy, Beverley Westwood gives you open common land a short drive away, and the Holderness coast is within easy reach for a beach day.

There is one thing every visiting dog owner should know in advance. The owners keep two large dogs of their own and guests have found them out in the garden at times, which is the practical consequence of that outdoor space being shared. A dog that is reactive to other dogs, or a household nervous around big ones, should ask how the garden is divided before booking. For a sociable dog it is a non-issue and may even be a plus, but it is not something to discover on arrival.

Only one stay with a dog has been reviewed here so far, so treat the picture as an early one. Best suited to a couple or solo traveller with one or two easy-going dogs who want a quiet East Riding base with flat, accessible walking on the doorstep, and who are comfortable sharing a garden with the owners' own dogs.