Two Guns, Dartmouth

Two Guns is a contemporary townhouse near Dartmouth on the South Devon coast, and its headline draw is the view: guests travelling with a dog consistently rave about the stunning sea outlook and a brilliant coastal location. As a dog-friendly base for exploring Dartmouth, the beaches and the coast path, the setting is genuinely hard to beat, and one guest liked it enough to return for a second stay.

The location gives an active dog plenty to do, with coastal walks and beaches close by, and the house has the space and style you would expect from a property pitched at the upper end. For a couple or family who want a design-led coastal base with their dog and prize the view above all, it delivers on that front.

Honesty matters here, though, because both recent guests raised the same concern: standards have slipped. They mention tired furniture in need of repair and a house that would benefit from more maintenance, and one felt it was not as clean as it should be on arrival. For a property presented at a premium level, that is worth weighing, so it is sensible to check the current condition with the owner before booking and to give the house a once-over on arrival. The location and views are the consistent highlight; the finish is where expectations should be tempered.

Two Guns suits dog owners who want a striking sea-view coastal base near Dartmouth and value location over a flawless finish. Confirm the pet charge, the number of dogs allowed and the current condition of the house when you book.