Pet Friendly Holidays Argyll and Bute

You'll find plenty of dog-friendly cottages and pet-friendly hotels in Argyll and Bute that let you explore the stunning scenery and glorious coastline of this beautiful area of Scotland. The area is perfect for a cosy romantic retreat with the spectacular sea loch and outstanding natural beauty.

 

  • High Ranachan, Argyll And ButeInstant Book Overlay Image
    With wonderful views across the rolling countryside and the sea to Northern Ireland, this detached farmhouse on a working sheep and arable farm is in a wonderful location for exploring the Mull of Kintyre. Known for its unspoilt beauty, and sometimes blustery conditions, the Kintyre Peninsula boasts five superb golf courses, miles of stunning white sandy beaches, historic sites and castle ruins. The Kintyre Way runs along the rocky coastline, making it extremely popular with walkers and cyclists, whilst an abundance of wildlife allows dolphins, otters, seals and a myriad of birdlife to be spotted. Machrihanish beach is known for some of the best wind surfing in the UK, and for enthusiasts, equipment hire and tuition are available locally. The magical islands of Islay, Jura, Gigha and Arran are all easily accessible by ferry from nearby ferry ports and make for some truly memorable days out. Campbeltown Heritage Centre offers the opportunity to have a look at the town’s history and the people that lived and worked here, or choose from one of the three distilleries to sample a wee dram of whisky! Campbeltown also has a variety of shops, leisure centre, cinema and a good selection of bars and restaurants. Beach 6 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
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  • Homestone Farm, Argyll and ButeInstant Book Overlay Image
    A wonderful, stone-built Scotland cottage, on the owner's beef farm. Golf courses near by, rough shooting and fishing by arrangement with owner. Campbeltown 5 miles.
    £107
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  • Midcraigs, Argyll And ButeInstant Book Overlay Image
    Campbeltown, Scotland
    Midcraigs is in a wonderful location just off the A83, 3 miles from Campbeltown, a pretty harbour town at the very southern end of the Kintyre Peninsula. Recently renovated in 2019 to a very good standard with a galleried living room with wooden floor and wood burner, there are many thoughtful touches which would make this an ideal family holiday base. There’s a separate cinema area on the gallery with a 55" TV, Playstation, table football, games and sports equipment to borrow. Flexible sleeping arrangements include a double bedroom on the ground floor, a charming bedroom on the first floor with three single beds, and a sofa bed on the gallery.
    There are stunning beaches to explore close by, and with loads of outdoor sports and three golf courses, you’ll always have plenty to do! This warm and charming cottage makes a fantastic base for couples, friends or families to relax and enjoy beautiful Kintyre and the Southern Hebrides. The town centre, with its variety of pubs, restaurants, shops and museums, is just a 5-minute drive away. The property is very quiet and private, and is in an elevated location with a south westerly facing aspect. It has a contemporary décor with a family focus and is pet friendly, with an enclosed garden, outdoor hose and pet welcome pack, along with private parking.
    Midcraigs is located close to the peaceful, little coastal town of Campbeltown on the beautiful Kintyre Peninsula. Enjoying a better than average climate, due to the warming Gulf Stream, as the palm trees on the sea front demonstrate, it is an ideal base for exploring the many attractions of the southern Kintyre peninsula and the Southern Hebrides. Davaar Island in the bay can be visited to discover the world-famous cave painting. It also has several fine period buildings, including the oldest purpose-built retro cinema. Campbeltown is home to three whisky distilleries, Springbank, Glen Scotia and Kilkerran, which produce world renowned malt whiskies and offer distillery tours. Beach 2 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 3 miles.
    £89
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    Situated on a working sheep hill farm, high above the Kintyre Coastline, Ballygroggan Farmhouse is at the end of a long and winding road up into the back of beyond countryside, next to Machrihanish beaches and golf course. The farmhouse also overlooks Gauldrons Bay, a stony beach with volcanic sill outcrops that also play host to a resident seal colony. This lovely Victorian property offers uninterrupted views out across the Sound of Kintyre. As well as seeing the islands of Islay, Jura and Gigha, on exceptionally clear days the coastline of Northern Ireland is also visible, 14 miles away. The longest and hardest part of the Kintyre Way walk goes through the back of the farmyard onto the higher hill with Cnoc Moy dominating the skyline. As well as birdwatching, the dynamic changing views of the sea and skies provide a peace and tranquillity from a place where you can sit and ponder on the slower pace of life.
    The farmhouse is warm, dry and big enough to snuggle up on wet days reading, watching a movie, or enjoying hobbies. With satellite broadband throughout the property, which can be weather dependent, streaming from your own Sky go account should mean you can keep up with your downloads and pre-records. Recent additions include a tall freezer in the boot room and a tall overflow fridge in the utility room. In Machrihanish village, the beaches have soft white sand decorated with an abundance of shells, there is a children’s play park and a pub in Machrihanish which is open for food and drink all day, plus has it’s world-renowned golf course. Within a 20 mile radius of this area are five top quality golf courses, open come rain or shine. Close by is the town of Campbeltown, famous for its whiskey shops, but also served by two supermarkets, many lovely independently owned shops, and some excellent restaurants. There are ferry services and Campbeltown also has an airport with multiple flights daily in and out. Pub 2 miles down the hill in Machrihanish village.
    £162
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  • West Burnside Beach Cottage, Argyll And ButeInstant Book Overlay Image
    Situated only a short walk from the sea, West Burnside provides a tranquil retreat from which to explore the surrounding area. This detached cottage is located along Kintyre’s stunning west coast and boasts unrivalled views across to the Isle of Gigha with the Paps of Jura in the distance. The cottage is surrounded by an abundance of natural wildlife, the clean environment and clear waters are home to all sorts of interesting wildlife. Relax in the enclosed viewing/sitting area by the wildlife pond and watch the wildlife come and go. The Machrihanish Seabird/Wildlife Observatory is located nearby at Gauldrons Beach and is fantastic for watching migratory birds.
    Campbeltown is one of a handful of areas in Scotland categorised as a whisky producing region, and is home to the Campbeltown Single Malt, at one point having 34 distilleries and proclaiming itself the whisky capital of the world. The town boasts two distilleries as well as a museum, heritage centre and a harbour, with an annual regatta and music festival. The town is well-served with supermarkets, independently owned shops, and excellent hotels and restaurants offering the finest local produce. The surrounding area is well-known for its fine beaches, unspoilt countryside and scenic walks, with the addition of the Kintyre Way, making this an ideal location from which to explore the Kintyre Peninsula.
    Lying just off the west coast of Kintyre, the Isle of Gigha offers a pleasant day trip. Within a short distance, there are many quiet and sandy beaches to explore and there is easy access to the Isles of Islay, Arran and Jura. Jura is one of the wildest and most mountainous of the Inner Hebrides. Islay is great for wildlife enthusiasts as it boasts a large RSPB reserve, a wintering population of barnacle and white-fronted geese, and a wildlife information centre. For the outdoor enthusiast, there is walking, cycling, fishing and water sports. Beach 200 yards.
    £78
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  • Gleaner Lea, Argyll And ButeInstant Book Overlay Image
    Campbeltown, Scotland
    On the outskirts of the peaceful coastal town of Campbeltown, on the beautiful Kintyre peninsula, this luxurious first-floor apartment features floor to ceiling picture windows with the most stunning sea views over Campbeltown Loch. An ideal size for a couple or small family made cosy by convenient oil central heating, it’s a perfect West Coast holiday base, in a peaceful location yet close to Campbeltown town centre, and all shops, restaurants and bars. Carpeted stairs lead up from the entrance hallway through the games room/study area and up another short flight of steps into a spacious open-plan kitchen/diner with daylight streaming in from the living room through dividing glass doors. The newly installed well-equipped kitchen, offering a choice of a large breakfast bar or a dining table for your meals. The living room is large and airy with comfy seating arranged to fully appreciate the stunning views from the picture windows. There are two generous size bedrooms with lovely comfy beds, one with a king-size bed and en-suite bathroom, and the other with a double bed. There is also a spacious shower room, with walk-in shower cubicle. Private parking is set aside for your convenience, as well as direct access to the loch side on the opposite side of the road, with garden seating to fully appreciate the beauty of the location.
    Surrounded by green hills and built around a scenic harbour, filled with yachts and soaring seagulls, Campbeltown is a bustling wee town with a great selection of hotels, restaurants, pubs, cafés, museums and playgrounds. Davaar Island in the bay, can be visited to discover the world-famous cave painting. It also has several fine period buildings, including the oldest purpose-built retro cinema. The ideal whisky enthusiasts’ base, Campbeltown is home to three whisky distilleries, Springbank, Glen Scotia and Kilkerran, which produce world renowned malt whiskies and offer distillery tours, there’s easy access to the island distilleries of Arran, Islay and Jura. Enjoying a better than average climate due to the warming Gulf Stream, as the palm trees on the sea front demonstrate, it is an ideal base for exploring the many attractions of the southern Kintyre peninsula and the Southern Hebrides. With ferries to Arran, Gigha, Islay, Jura and the Cowal peninsula all within a short drive, there is plenty to explore. Kintyre has miles of unspoilt coastline with fantastic white sandy beaches and rolling countryside. Outdoor enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice with great opportunities for wind and kite surfing, sea angling, scuba diving, cycling and horse riding, all available locally. There is abundant wildlife to see whilst out exploring including golden eagles, otters and seals.
    £73
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  • Shorehills, Argyll And ButeInstant Book Overlay Image
    Campbeltown, Scotland
    In a wonderful, secluded location, high above Carradale Harbour with stunning views to the Isle of Arran, Shorehills is a luxury modern holiday home, ideal for beach lovers and countryside enthusiasts, made cosy with oil-fired underfloor heating and a wood burner.
    Enjoy your days watching the boats in the harbour, spotting wildlife in the bay below, and listening to the waves lap on the shore from the wrap-around decking. Relax in the living room with its wood burner, and watch the world go by through the large floor-to-ceiling windows with patio doors leading to the decking. The well-equipped kitchen and dining area is an ideal social space with patio doors opening onto the decking and views over the bay to Arran beyond. Perfect for socialising indoors, there’s a TV room with a 40” Smart TV and games room with a bar, pool table and darts. There’s a convenient twin bedroom downstairs with an adjacent walk-in shower room. Upstairs is a delightful, master en-suite double bedroom with uninterrupted views towards Arran. Two more spacious twin bedrooms are served by a luxurious family bathroom with a walk-in shower and free-standing bath.
    Carradale is a small fishing village on the east of the Kintyre Peninsula, about 25 miles south of Tarbert. Offering peace and tranquillity, there is a well-stocked community shop and Post Office, tearoom and bar/restaurant, and a 9-hole golf course. Beautiful Carradale Bay is a long stretch of sandy beach, and there is plenty of walking in the woods and along the beaches. Locally, visit the old vitrified fort at Carradale Point, the nature reserve, or the gin distillery with a café. Salmon and trout can be fished on the Carradale River during the summer. Campbeltown is just 15 scenic miles distant, with shops, bars, cafés, a cinema, and three whisky distilleries.
    There are ferries to Arran, Gigha, Islay, Jura and the Cowal Peninsula all within a short drive. There’s fantastic golfing at Machrihanish and another two local golf courses. Outdoor enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice with great opportunities for wind and kite surfing, sea angling, scuba diving, cycling, and horseriding, all available locally.
    £171
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  • Woodlands Glencoe, Argyll and ButeInstant Book Overlay Image
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    At the Woodlands Glencoe Estate, at the foot of mighty Glencoe, you will find a collection of pet-friendly luxury lodges with hot tubs in the heart of the Scottish highlands.

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  • Portsonachan Hotel - Loch Side Apartments, Argyll and Bute

    Portsonachan is an estate with an amazing 19c hotel with a lovely remote position on the Southside shores of Loch Awe. Your dog will have a wonderful playground of over 100 acres of natural woodland around the loch in beautiful rural surroundings. 

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  • Oban Bay Hotel & Spa, Argyll and Bute

    The dog-friendly Oban Bay Hotel borders the bay with gorgeous views of the Isles. It makes for an excellent base to explore the historic attractions that are found scattered across the miles of dramatic shorelines and mountainous landscapes. 

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