Pet Friendly Holidays Dumfries and Galloway

The Lodge on the Beach is a two bedroomed log cabin set in probably one of the most stunning and truly unique locations in South West Scotland. Nestled on the shores of Auchenmalg Bay on an eight acre plot and just yards from your door is the family friendly beach. With its magical location, The Lodge on the Beach offers you a wonderful relaxing escape for all the family. With the views, the beautiful sunrises, the sublime sunsets over the Mull of Galloway, the walks, and sound of the waves just yards away, you will be blown away by the scenery and the location.
The Lodge on the Beach is ideally placed to explore the wider and unspoilt area of South West Scotland if you can drag yourself away. A very short stroll along the beach takes you to a delightful country pub and restaurant if you don’t want to cook after your day out exploring. A few minutes away by car is Glenluce, where there is a local shop selling essentials and 20 minutes away Stranraer offers a greater range of shops including Supermarkets. This area of Dumfries and Galloway boasts rugged coastlines and secluded sandy beaches as well as inland forests and hills making walking a delight and for the cyclists the world famous 7Stanes mountain biking trails are close by at Kirroughtree. The Lodge on the Beach is an ideal base for a Golfing Holiday. With Wigtownshire County Club less than ten minutes from the Lodge, and South West Scotland boasts twenty three Golf courses. The icing on the cake is that just over an hour away there is Turnberry.
Along the coast is the lovely little village of Port William, known as the “Machars of Galloway” and of course you must go and find “The Man” and get a photograph with him. As well as Port William, you can also explore quaint villages such as Sandhead, Portpatrick and the Isle of Whithorn. A must is a visit to Wigtown, which is famous for being Scotland’s National Book Town, a book lovers haven. The Mull of Galloway, Scotland’s most southerly point and home to the RSPB nature reserve, where thousands of seabird’s nests on the cliff face during spring and summer is definitely worth a visit. Beach 1 mile.

A three storey terraced cottage on the Broughton House estate in Kirkcudbright, Scotland. Characterful. Dog-friendly. Electric fire. Private garden. Newton Stewart 25.2 miles; Dumfries 27.4 miles.

Situated on a working farm, The Barn has been converted out of the old part of the farm steading and refurbished in 2018. Nestled in the Girthon Valley and surrounded by some of the best scenery in Galloway, with great walks, both woodland and coastal. Galloway has 200 miles of beautiful coastline, wild mountains and moorland, pretty towns and charming villages. The area also offers a wide range of activities for the whole family to enjoy, be it visiting the local ice cream factory, Cream O’ Galloway at Sandgreen, CocoaBean Chocolate Factory at Twynholm or why not visit Laggan Outdoors, which has one of the longest zip wires in Europe. There are many exciting and beautiful cycle paths straight from your door or try the world famous 7Stanes challenge. There is an abundance of local lochs and rivers if fishing is preferred! There is something for everyone in this beautiful unspoilt corner of Scotland. The cottage is only a few minutes drive from the charming town of Gatehouse of Fleet which offers a wide range of places to eat and relax. There are many attractions in and around the town including the Mill on the Fleet Visitor Centre and Cardoness Castle. Beach 1½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
The Barn can be booked together with The Stable (CC537233), Valley View (CC537234), Middle Byre (CC537236) and The Bothy (UK5803) to accommodate up to 22 guests.

Situated on a working farm, Middle Byre originally housed the cattle on the farm and has been delightfully converted into a comfortable and spacious holiday property perfect for families. The property is nestled in the Girthon Valley and is surrounded by some of the best scenery in Galloway, with great walks, both woodland and coastal. Galloway has 200 miles of beautiful coastline, wild mountains and moorland, pretty towns and charming villages. The area also offers a wide range of activities for the whole family to enjoy, be it visiting the local ice cream factory, Cream O’ Galloway at Sandgreen, CocoaBean Chocolate Factory at Twynholm or why not visit Laggan Outdoors, which has one of the longest zip wires in Europe. There are many exciting and beautiful cycle paths straight from your door or try the world famous 7Stanes challenge. There is an abundance of local lochs and rivers if fishing is preferred! There is something for everyone in this beautiful unspoilt corner of Scotland. The cottage is only a few minutes drive from the charming town of Gatehouse of Fleet which offers a wide range of places to eat and relax. There are many attractions in and around the town including the Mill on the Fleet Visitor Centre and Cardoness Castle. Beach 1½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Middle Byre can be booked together with The Stable (CC537233), Valley View (CC537234), The Barn (CC537235) and The Bothy (UK5803) to accommodate up to 22 guests.

Situated in the seaside village of Southerness, this detached property is a mere 100 yards from the sandy beach and provides spacious accommodation from which to explore south west Scotland. Located on the spectacular Solway coast near Dumfries and close to the stunning Galloway Forest Park, Britain’s largest forest park, it is a popular area for walkers and cyclists with world class mountain biking at Dalbeattie 7 Stanes nearby. With unspoilt villages, dramatic coastlines, sandy beaches, rocky coves, magnificent gardens, castles and ancient monuments to explore. Wildlife is in abundance with the RSPB nature reserve just along the coast. Championship golf course 300 yards away and fishing, riding and sailing are all available. Sweetheart Abbey, Drumlanrig Castle and Gardens, and Mabie Farm Park are all within easy reach. Beach 100 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.

Brooksyde sits in the popular coastal village of Kippford on the stunningly beautiful Solway Coast. Refurbished in 2022 by the renowned Manse Interiors, the furnishings are not only fabulous, as you would expect, but they are particularly stylish and suit Brooksyde perfectly, creating a luxurious space while watching a movie or enjoying a family meal in the modern kitchen/dining room.
Brooksyde is further enhanced by beautiful design touches everywhere including stunning lamps, artefacts, and paintings. With 3 stylish and beautifully decorated bedrooms, the beds have been selected for ultimate comfort as have the crisp linen and luxury towels.
Embracing outdoor living the gardens wrap around the house and with the bespoke handmade furniture guests can dine outside on a fine day or on a crystal clean night, enjoy some stargazing. The Games Room is another special place at Brooksyde, set in a Conservatory in the rear garden with a cosy wood burning stove so you can enjoy a game of pool any time of the year!
This southwest corner of Scotland often gets overlooked by tourists, yet it boasts 300km of stunning coastlines from sandy beaches to dramatic cliff top walks. From Kippford a particularly spectacular walk of just over a mile is along the National Trust path to Rockcliffe another lovely little coastal village with a sandy beach.
Inland there are dense forests, an abundance of wildlife, and some of the darkest skies in the UK. Whether you want an action-packed break enjoying mountain biking in forests or down quite country lanes, golfing, and of course water sports right on your doorstep, or you simply just want time to sit back and relax, Brooksyde is the perfect location.
Nearby towns include Castle Douglas, the “Food Town” with is lovely little niche shops and delightful cafes, Dalbeattie is only a few minutes’ drive, or Kirkcudbright with is harbour and various Art Galleries.

This is a superb property found within a group of 10 cottages in the town of Dalbeattie in Dumfries and Galloway. Walks on your doorstep. Suited for large groups. Hot tub. Castle Douglas 8.8 miles; Dumfries 16.8 miles; Kirkcudbright 18.3 miles.

No 2 Mote View, built in 2021, is a luxury semi-detached bungalow perfect for a family break in one of the most popular small villages by the sea in stunning Southwest Scotland. Finished to the highest standard and oozing quality and comfort from the moment you walk through the door, it guarantees a spectacular holiday.

With the owner’s attention to detail throughout, the modern living room has a built-in electric fire, subtle décor and comfortable sofas for you to curl up on and the modern and fully fitted kitchen with large bench table has everything you would need to cook up a delicious meal. The quality continues throughout the bedrooms with sumptuous beds and bedding with ultra-modern en-suite and family bathroom. There are Smart TVs in all the bedrooms as well as hairdryers and hair straighteners- nothing has been missed for a memorable holiday here at No 2 Mote View.

Outside is just as memorable, with an enclosed and child and dog friendly garden with rattan furniture and a gas BBQ. Sandhead is one of the most popular small villages along this stunning coastline and from No 2 Mote View you are only a 2-minute walk from the long sandy beach as well as a locally renowned restaurant and pub serving fabulous food, as well as a small convenience store. This beautiful corner of Southwest Scotland boasts rugged coastlines and secluded sandy beaches, with challenging walks in the uplands of the Galloway Hills to gentle seaside trails, as well as rolling moors and dramatic cliff-top walks. Well worth a visit is The Mull of Galloway, with its grass topped visitor centre - Scotland’s most southerly point, with amazing views of Ireland, England, the Isle of Man and Scotland! Lucky visitors may spot seals and minke whales and will most certainly see a host of seabirds.

Portpatrick is a short drive away and is another delightful little village where you can sit and watch the boats coming and going from the harbour or for the more adventurous walk part of the Southern Upland Way from here. There are many beautiful gardens to visit only a short drive away, including Castle Kennedy Gardens and the world-renowned Logan Botanic Gardens with is many exotic trees and plants and The Galloway Forest Park, the UK’s first Dark Sky Park, is a delight. This property can be booked together with 4 Mote View (UK37497) to accommodate up to 12 guests.

The Byre @ Camp Douglas is a lovely and inviting barn conversion set around a courtyard and boasting picturesque views over Loch Ken. Furnished and beautifully decorated it is a large, bright and airy house with lots of space for all the family to enjoy. On the ground floor there is a fully fitted kitchen which has all the modern appliances you would need and the advantage of space for the large dining table so the cook need not miss out on all the fun. The bright and airy lounge has lovely views over Loch Ken and for the chillier evenings a large gas fired wood burning stove. Upstairs the three bedrooms are spacious, the master with an en-suite bathroom and there is a modern family bathroom.
Whilst The Byre @ Camp Douglas shares a communal courtyard to the front there is a private and fully enclosed rear garden with a summerhouse – the perfect place to sit and watch the sun go down over Loch Ken. The Byre @ Camp Douglas is set in a quiet countryside location which makes the most of the views yet is only a 5 minute drive from the small market town of Castle Douglas with its array of small unique shops selling local produce and quality gifts, some excellent restaurants and larger supermarket shopping.
If you want to explore more of this beautiful area then you couldn’t be better placed than at The Byre @ Camp Douglas as attractions are plentiful, from beautiful sandy beaches to dramatic cliff tops. With sailing, swimming, horse riding, fishing, golf and water sports all close by, there is something for everyone. On your doorstep is the Red Kite Feeding Station where the red kites are fed daily at 2pm, it really is a joy to watch. There are many beautiful gardens to visit including National Trust Threave Garden. Close to the Galloway Forest Park, home to the first Dark Sky Park in Europe, and central to five of the 7Stanes, at Kirroughtree Forest and Dalbeattie Forest, it is a popular location for cyclists and mountain bikers. Kirroughtree has some of the best technical single track mountain bike trails in Scotland. Beach 16 miles. Pub and restaurant 2¾ miles.

The Smithy of Longcastle is a lovely rural cottage set peacefully in large gardens where the kids will have plenty of space to run around. The Cottage has been updated and modernised in 2021. It is a spacious and bright cottage with large master bedroom with patio doors opening onto the garden. The kitchen/dining room is the hub of the house where you can sit and enjoy a family meal reminiscing over your days activities in this delightful area. The living room is complete with OnDemand TV and superfast fibre broadband.
The Smithy of Longcastle whilst set in a delightful rural area amidst rolling farmland is just few miles from the small village of Whauphill and only 5 miles from the coast and the lovely little village of Port William, known as the “Machars of Galloway” has a rugged coastline and boasts stunning views over Luce Bay to the Mull of Galloway and the Isle of Man. Wigtown, Scotland’s very own book town, is well worth a visit where you can enjoy a few hours absorbed in the many and varying book shops.
Enjoy the rugged coastlines and secluded sandy beaches which benefit from the warmth of the passing Gulf Stream and must is a visit to the world-renowned Logan Botanical Garden with its many exotic plants and trees. The UNESCO World Heritage site of the Galloway Forest, home to the 7 Stanes Kirroughtree and Glentrool mountain bike trails, numerous lochs and the Galloway hills is only a short drive away. One of the UK’s only Dark Skies Park is close by with its superb dark skies at night and is well worth visiting. There are many walking and cycling trails on your doorstep, as well as golf, sailing, fishing and riding. With a wealth of things to do in the area, The Smithy of Longcastle is the perfect location. Beach 6¼ miles.