Seaside Retreat Norfolk, Bacton

Seaside Retreat Norfolk is a chalet on a small holiday park at Bacton, on the north-east Norfolk coast, and the pitch for dog owners is simple: the beach is three to five minutes on foot and dogs are allowed on it. That combination - a short lead-walk to a dog-friendly beach, with grassed areas on the park itself for a quick early-morning run - is what guests travelling with dogs come back to in review after review.

The chalet itself is a well-equipped single-storey place with a wrap-around patio, comfortable beds and more kit than the format usually suggests, including televisions in the bedrooms and a dishwasher. Dogs are made welcome without fuss, and returning guests report that no extra charge was made for them, though the booking listing publishes no pet fee either way, so it is worth confirming when you book.

Bacton works well as a dog base beyond the beach. Bacton Woods is close by and is a proper dog walk rather than a token green space, and there is a dog-friendly cafe and a pub within walking distance of the park. Guests describe the site as quiet and the neighbours as friendly, which matters more than it sounds when you are coming and going with a dog at odd hours.

Two honest caveats. First, the fittings show the wear you would expect from a genuinely dog-tolerant let: a chair has been flagged as badly scratched by previous dogs, with a suggestion that a cover would help, and it was the one thing that stood out in an otherwise clean property. Second, the chalet is short on some domestic basics - there is no washing machine, and guests have wanted an iron and a hairdryer - and eating options in the village are limited, so plan on self-catering.

Best suited to: couples and small groups who want a low-effort beach week with a dog, and who value a five-minute walk to sand over a long list of facilities.