Dog friendly Lodges Ayrshire
Located in South West Scotland, Ayrshire is home to the captivating countryside, Prestwick's sandy beach and historic town centres. There is plenty of fabulous dog friendly lodges to stay in Ayrshire, including super snug cottages in Ballantrae, Skelmorliem Girvan, Dunure and more.
Millport, Scotland
5.00Situated on the Isle of Cumbrae this spacious ground floor holiday apartment is situated only 100 yards from the waters edge. Millport sports a beautiful sandy beach, with tropical palms fronting the promenade and yachts moored out in the sheltered bay. From here you can explore the charm of a seaside town with café’s, shops and bars and bistro. A haven for wildlife, Cumbrae attracts migrant birds from around the world, and the flora of the island is equally varied with a visit to the island’s Marine Research Station with museum and aquarium a must. Millport is also the home of Europe’s smallest cathedral and Britain’s narrowest house. An ideal location for cycling, walking and golf, and the National Watersports Centre offers courses to suit all aspect of water based activities. The main Newton Bay offer sheltered anchorages and secure moorings. Beach 100 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.£84From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Lendalfoot, ScotlandThis charming wooden detached bungalow is situated in the small hamlet of Lendalfoot, 6 miles from the seaside town of Girvan with harbour, shops, pubs and restaurants, and boasts stunning views over the sea to Ailsa Craig. Towering over the Carleton cottages are Carleton and Balsalloch Hills, rising steeply from the shore, 11th-century castle ruins. To the south of the hamlet is an excellent off road picnic area, with sandy beach and excellent views up and down the coast. When the tide is out you can walk out to the rocks and see seals swimming and basking. An ideal area to explore the scenic countryside of Ayrshire, Dumfries and Galloway and a popular area for outdoor pursuits. Shops, pub and restaurant 7 miles.£37From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Ayr, ScotlandThis charming terraced, former miner’s cottage is set in a wonderful rural conservation area only a short drive from the town of Irvine, with its shops, harbour, Maritime Museum and an amazing sandy beach, or from Kilmarnock. Your four-legged friend is also welcome and there is even a dog washing area to clean those muddy paws.
The coastal towns of Troon, Prestwick and Ayr are all close by, making the cottage ideally placed to explore the beauty of South West Scotland. The nearby towns have a wide range of amenities including shopping, restaurants, recreational facilities, promenade and yacht marina, and Troon is home to the world- famous Royal Troon golf course. Located close to the Ayrshire Coastal Path, the cottage is ideal for walkers, cyclists and wildlife enthusiasts. Explore the Islands of Arran, Bute and Cumbrae, with ferries also close by for a trip to Dunoon. Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park is only 40 minutes away, with the cosmopolitan city of Glasgow just 30 minutes away by car, or it can be reached by rail from Irvine or Kilmarnock. Beach 5 miles. Shop and pub 1 mile, restaurant 1½ miles.£57From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Skelmorlie, ScotlandSituated near all amenities in the lively seaside town of Largs this apartment offers a cosy retreat after a day exploring the beauty of the surrounding area. Largs boasts an attractive promenade with scenic views, plenty of shops, restaurants, pubs and cafés, and is home to the famous Nardini’s ice cream parlour with its 1930’s art deco ambience.
The town is perfectly situated for exploring neighbouring islands; the Cumbrae ferry leaves from the town and there is easy access to ferries to Dunoon, for exploring the Cowal Peninsula, the Isle of Arran and Bute. The world’s last sea-going paddle steamer, The Waverley, makes regular excursions from Largs.
Ayrshire offers a varying coastline, with villages, beaches and rocky coves to explore, a variety of wildlife to enjoy and is an ideal location for cyclists and walkers. There are gardens and castles to visit, from Kelburn Castle Estate at Largs with its spectacular graffiti façade to Culzean Country Park, an historic stately home, all with gardens and a network of wooded trails.
There is also riding, fishing, racing and a choice of golf courses including the world-famous Turnberry. Robert Burns, The National Bard, was born in Ayrshire and there are sites celebrating Burns and the county’s maritime, mining and agricultural heritage.
The town has good train and bus links to Glasgow and other parts of Ayrshire and good bus links to towns north of Largs along the Clyde Estuary with its scenic views and shipbuilding history. Beach 250 yards.£54From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Ayr, ScotlandThis cosy ground floor apartment is situated only 100 yards from the promenade and beautiful sandy beach in the seaside town of Troon and is ideally located to explore the beauty of South West Scotland. Troon has a wide range of amenities including shopping, restaurants, recreational facilities, Promenade and Yacht Marina, and is home to the world famous Royal Troon golf course. For walkers, the Ayrshire coastal path is easily accessed with a fantastic panoramic coastline, boasting beautiful views over the sea and across to the mountains of Arran. Ayrshire offers many gardens and castles to visit, alongside activities such as riding, racing and golf, including the world famous Royal Troon and Turnberry courses, both close by.
Culzean Castle and Dumfries House are both spectacular and it is well worth booking a tour. The islands of Cumbrae, Arran and Bute are all easily reached for a day out, while day trips to Ireland can be taken from Cairnryan. There are very good rail links from Troon for a trip to the cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is just under an hour’s drive away and is well worth a visit.
The Galloway Forest Park is just a short drive away and is Britain’s largest forest park, with three hundred square miles of wild beauty waiting to be explored. The park boasts tranquil valleys, rugged rock faces, forest, moorland, lochs and ancient woodland, filled with a huge diversity of wildlife including red and roe deer, wild goats and many birds of prey. The park has also been awarded the status of one of only four Dark Sky Parks in the western world and when the sun sets, enthusiasts come to wonder at the universe revealed above.£93From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
