Dog-friendly Hotels Dumfries and Galloway

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.

A characterful, detached cottage nestled on the outskirts of Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway. Close to amenities. Beautiful views. Off-road parking. Ground-floor living. WiFi. Lochans 3.7 miles; Portpatrick 7 miles; Newton Stewart 25.7 miles.

This delightful, detached, single-storey beach house stands in a magnificent position with direct access onto 2 miles of sandy beaches and rock pools, and sits right next to the 13th green of the local golf course, making it an ideal holiday location. The uninterrupted views of the sea and shore line with the Lakeland Fells to the south and Criffel and the Galloway hills to the east are breathtaking. This seaside holiday home provides comfortable and well equipped ’beach house’ style accommodation with level access to the oceanside patio from the living room, the en-suite bedroom, the adjacent bedroom and the conservatory. The light and spacious, open plan living space has three large picture windows spanning three of the walls taking advantage of the spectacular panoramic views and making this a wonderful year round retreat. The shower room is large and has a walk-in shower, and is wheelchair accessible. The small village of Southerness with its quaint lighthouse stands on the Solway Firth and is home to an outstanding championship golf course which borders the property and welcomes visitors. For bird watchers the RSPB nature reserve is just along the coast at Mersehead. Golf, cycling, walking and exploring rock pools is direct from the doorstep, so overall this is an ideal holiday location for beachcombers and outdoor enthusiasts (there is room for bike and golf club storage the property). Other attractions nearby include, Sweetheart Abbey, Drumlanrig Castle and gardens and Mabie Farm Park and Forest, which has wonderful cycle routes. This area of Dumfries and Galloway is steeped in Border history and is rich in historical attractions including many castles, Robbie Burns connections and interesting towns and villages which host a lively calendar of festivals and events. Shop 500 yards, pub 400 yards.

A marvellous, detached bungalow nestled on the outskirts of Isle of Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway. Whithorn 4 miles; Wigtown 14.7 miles; Newton Stewart 21.3 miles.

A detached lodge situated of the Kippford Holiday Park in Kippford, near Dalbeattie in Scotland. Decked outside area. Master with en-suite. Open-plan layout. Dalbeattie 3.6 miles; Castle Douglas 9.5 miles.

This remote holiday home rests in Rockcliffe near Dalbeattie along the Urr estuary. Dog-friendly. Woodburning stove. In walking distance of beach. Dalbeattie 6.7 miles; Castle Douglas 12.5 miles; Dumfries 20.4 miles.

A charming bungalow with pretty garden in the coastal village of Southerness, Scotland. Sea views. Enclosed front and rear garden. Electric fire. Pets welcome. Dalbeattie 12.7 miles; Dumfrries 16.1 miles; Castle Douglas 17.9 miles.

A charming ground-floor cottage resting on the outskirts of Dalbeattie, Scotland. Hot tub. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Castle Douglas 8.8 miles; Dumfries 16.8 miles; Kirkcudbright 18.3 miles.

This charming single-storey cottage is nestled on the outskirts of Dalbeattie, Scotland. Hot tub. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Castle Douglas 8.8 miles; Dumfries 16.8 miles; Kirkcudbright 18.3 miles.

A stunning manor house in extensive grounds with an idyllic countryside backdrop. Spacious, luxury accommodation. BBQ. Games Room. Whithorn 3 miles; Port William 8.2 miles.