Rosevine, Slapton

Rosevine is a spacious self-catering house in the middle of Slapton, a quiet conservation village a short walk from one of South Devon's best stretches of coast. Renting the whole property means no shared corridors, no lifts and no other guests' pets to negotiate, which is the sort of set-up that suits a dog who finds a busy hotel overwhelming.

The listing allows one pet per booking, so this is a house for a single-dog household rather than a pack. The garden is the feature that matters most: it is well planted and fully enclosed, secure enough to let a dog out first thing without a lead, and it doubles as a safe space for small children.

Inside, the house is a comfortable mix of old and new. There is a wood burner for cold evenings, a kitchen guests describe as very well equipped, and a standard of presentation that comes up again and again in feedback - immaculate on arrival, with a welcome pack waiting.

The location is the real draw for dog owners. Slapton sits just behind Slapton Sands, a long shingle beach popular with dog walkers, with the Slapton Ley freshwater nature reserve immediately behind it and the South West Coast Path running the length of the bay. The village itself has two pubs and a shop within a few minutes' walk, so the last outing of the day does not need the car.

Two practical caveats. Slapton is a heritage village of narrow lanes and the house has parking for one car only - guests bringing a second vehicle have had to leave it further up the road and walk in. The master bed also draws less enthusiasm than the others. Feedback from guests who brought a dog is limited so far, so it is worth raising anything specific your dog needs with the owner at the time of booking.

Rosevine earns a 4.5/5 paw rating. It suits one family with one dog looking for a quiet village base for beach and coast-path walking, rather than anyone needing space for several cars or a multi-dog booking.