Enjoy tail-wagging coastal path walks and games of fetch at the water’s edge from the doorstep of this stunning duplex apartment. Part of an elegant Victorian villa, it’s perfect for any pet-loving party of six, with a reverse-level layout that includes a stylish open-plan social space plus a bathroom for each of its three bedrooms. Private parking and a courtyard garden are a bonus.
Full of fabulous period features, including high ceilings and shuttered windows, the apartment has an impeccable pedigree. Unload your luggage straight into three dreamy bedrooms on the ground floor, each with zip-and-link beds for ultimate flexibility. Choose between two super-king-size rooms – each with its own en-suite shower room – and a king-size room which has use of a separate bathroom. Head upstairs to the home’s social hub, a full-of-light lounge/diner with a choice of comfortable sofas and a Smart TV. There’s plenty of space for pup to stay close as you dine and unwind, while the adjacent kitchen – equipped with all the essentials for effortless self-catering – has patio doors opening directly into the courtyard so he can wander in and out at will. South-facing grounds surround the property; take a seat in your own courtyard garden for a sniff of sea air or grab the dog lead, pick up the adjacent South West Coast Path and stroll to wildlife-rich Daddyhole Plain, just metres from your doorstep.
With its iconic palm trees, bustling harbour and fine choice of continental-style cafes, restaurants and cocktail bars, Torquay is the perfect setting for a sophisticated break on the English Riviera. Less than 450 metres from your holiday abode and away from the town centre’s hustle and bustle, Meadfoot Beach has a promenade lined with colourful chalets and is, at its northern end, dog-friendly all-year-round.