Dog-friendly Hotels Dumfries and Galloway

Holly Cottage is an attractive semi-detached cottage located on a quiet lane on the edge of Palnackie, a popular village with a shop, award winning café and pub/restaurant. Holly Cottage has been refurbished and is beautifully decorated throughout. The attractive living/dining room with has comfortable sofas and a cosy wood burner is the perfect place to relax after a day exploring. The bedrooms are just as inviting with sumptuous super kingsize zip and link beds guaranteeing a peaceful night’s sleep.
Palnackie sits on the Urr Estuary and was once a busy working harbour and probably most famous in recent years for the ’World Flounder Tramping’. Only 3 miles from Holly Cottage is the small town of Dalbeattie and the area surrounding is hugely popular with walkers and cyclists of all ages. The world famous 7Stanes mountain trails at Dalbeattie Forest offer some of the best mountain biking in the country and attracts riders from across the UK and beyond. With its dramatic clifftops, sandy beaches and forests, walking is a delight with many beautiful walks from the doorstep. A particularly lovely walk is the walk to Almorness Point and its lovely beach, well worth a visit.
This delightful corner of South West Scotland will tempt all ages to return time and again. Warmed by the gulf stream, there are many beautiful gardens to visit, including Threave Gardens National Trust. Enjoy a drive from Dalbeattie along the Solway Coast with its extensive sandy beaches, rocky coves, traditional fishing villages and harbour ports, such as Kippford and Rockcliffe. Castle Douglas is close by, where you will find larger supermarkets and some wonderful unique shops, and Kirkcudbright just a little further afield, also has a variety of delightful little shops as well as the harbour where you can see the fishing boats returning. The area is well recognised for its clear skies as one of the twelve best stargazing sites in the world and the first Dark Sky Park in the UK so return to Holly Cottage after a day exploring and sit in the garden on a clear night and enjoy the spectacle.

This detached country cottage, renovated in 2020/2021 is situated on a working farm and boasts stunning views over to the Mull of Galloway and over towards the Isle of Man. This area of Dumfries and Galloway boasts rugged coastlines and secluded sandy beaches, which benefit from the warmth of the passing Gulf Stream. The cottage is surrounded by breathtaking scenery, offering an ideal base from which to explore the Machars Peninsula and the Galloway Hills.
There are many beautiful gardens to visit, including the renowned Logan Botanical Gardens, which is a paradise to behold. You can also explore quaint villages such as Sandhead, Port William, Portpatrick, The Isle of Whithorn and the Mull of Galloway, home to the RSPB nature reserve, where thousands of seabirds nest on the cliff face during spring and summer.
The cottage is a short drive from Wigtown, which is famous for being Scotland’s National Book Town, a book lovers haven. This is also a great destination for cycling, fishing and golfing with St Medans 9 hole golf course and beach just 1½ miles down the road. This is a fantastic area for walkers, whether you are interested in clifftop, beach, hills or forest walks. There is easy access to The Galloway Forest Park, with its tranquil valleys, rugged rock faces, forest, moorland, lochs and ancient woodland, as well as 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. Dalmellington, at the far end of the park, is home to the Scottish Dark Sky Observatory.
The town of Stranraer, only 30 minutes away, offers a selection of shops and restaurants; a short distance further is Cairnryan, where the ferry can be taken for a day trip to Ireland. Beach 2 miles. Shop 4½ miles, pub and restaurant 6 miles.

Lime tree Cottage is a delightful country cottage set amidst quiet country lanes and stunning scenery, yet only a 10-minute drive to the county town of Dumfries. Lime tree Cottage has been modernised and upgraded in 2021, and a particularly attractive feature of this lovely little cottage is the open-plan living space to the rear with patio doors opening onto a secluded and private garden. With the doors wide open when the weather is fine, it’s the ideal place to sit back and relax. All on the ground floor and with a second living room, two bedrooms and a modern shower room, there is plenty of space for all the family to enjoy – your four legged friends too!
From Lime tree Cottage it will be a delight for the walkers amongst you as you are surrounded by miles of quiet country lanes to explore. The area surrounding Lime tree Cottage is just as enticing, as this lovely corner of South West Scotland is known for its rugged beauty from beautiful sandy beaches and cliff top walks to forest trails. Whilst staying at Lime tree Cottage, visit the majestic Drumlanrig Castle with its 90,000-acre estate which boasts miles of beautiful walks and acres of ornate gardens. Not only can you take a tour of the castle, but you can experience championship mountain biking trails, fish for salmon and the kids can enjoy the adventure playground and ranger-led wildlife walks. It really is a day out to remember.
The Galloway Forest Park is an amazing place to visit where you can enjoy great walking in the rolling Galloway glens and hills with breathtaking loch and mountain views, and as the UK’s first Dark Sky Park, one of the darkest places in the UK, you can enjoy the starry night skies.

Oor Wee Hoose has been lovingly upgraded by the owners in 2021 and is a delightful townhouse in the centre of this quiet little village. Stylishly furnished throughout and complimented by lovely Farrow & Ball colours, Oor Wee Hoose is warm and inviting and the perfect base to explore the area.
The living room has comfortable sofas and a large TV where you can sit and relax of an evening and the kitchen has everything you will need to cook up your favourite meals. Outside there is a delightful and private garden to the rear, fully enclosed, so perfect for the little one or your four legged friends.
A stay at Oor Wee Hoose with certainly add to your enjoyment for a perfect holiday in this wonderful corner of South West Scotland, known as “The Machars”. Whithorn itself has shops, a pub and a restaurant and is fast becoming a centre of artists and craftspeople, hosting an annual Arts & Crafts Trail which showcases a wide range of work at various venues throughout the town if you are lucky enough to be staying at the Oor Wee Hoose.
The Isle of Whithorn, a short 5-minute drive away, is an attractive little harbour village where you can sail, fish or just sit and relax in the tea room or pub overlooking the harbour. Visit Wigtown, which has officially been designated as Scotland’s National Book Town with a wide range of book related businesses, a book lovers haven. The larger town of Newton Stewart, known as the Gateway to the Galloway Hills, also has many excellent shops and places to eat. With the Galloway Forest and Dark Skies Park close by, Oor Wee Hoose is ideally placed to enjoy your stay whether it be a relaxing or action-packed adventure.
Enjoy the rugged coastlines and secluded sandy beaches which benefit from the warmth of the passing Gulf stream and there are many beautiful gardens to explore, including the world-renowned Logan Botanical Gardens. The area boasts many pretty little ports like Sandhead and Portpatrick, or visit Scotland’s most southerly point, the RSPB Scotland Mull of Galloway Nature Reserve, where thousands of seabird’s nest in the cliff face during the spring and summer. The area is also perfect for walkers, golfers and cyclists. Beach 4 miles. Shop 352 yards.

Erriff at Caerlaverock Estate is a stunning terrace house overlooking the estuary in Glencaple. With the owner’s eye for detail the décor and furnishings throughout are quite simply beautiful. With its touches of luxury in every room your stay will certainly be memorable. Almost every room in the house makes the most of the views. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or supper admiring the views from the family dining table. The living room is a joy whatever the weather with the cosy wood burner for those chillier evenings or open up the patio doors and enjoy an evening sitting on the covered veranda overlooking the estuary.
The luxurious accommodation continues upstairs where you can sink into a sumptuous bed or soak in one of the magnificent slipper baths after a day exploring the area.
Glencaple is a small village on the banks of the River Nith and surrounded on all sides by stunning scenery and is a popular holiday spot. The village boasts an award-winning restaurant and shop on the quayside which is only a stone’s throw away and offers a warm welcome with a cosy snug, stunning views and al fresco dining out on the terrace.
Erriff at Caerlaverock is part of the Caerlaverock Estate and within 5 minutes’ drive you can enjoy a day at Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, a spectacular 1400-acre wild reserve and a must is a visit to the historical Caerlaverock Castle.
This delightful corner of South West Scotland has so much to offer with many more interesting historical sites throughout the region, supreme mountain biking, to challenging hill walks and some of the darkest skies in the world, not to mention over 200 miles of stunning and dramatic coastline with secluded little bays and sandy beaches. Visit the county town of Dumfries with some high street shops, or the smaller towns of Dalbeattie, Castle Douglas and Kirkcudbright have a variety of niche shops, art galleries and excellent restaurants. Beach 20 miles, shop and restaurant 162 yards, pub 1 mile.

Meadow House Apartment is a delightful ground floor apartment decorated and furnished beautifully. Meadow House Apartment is a really lovely and welcoming ground floor apartment a particular feature is the sitting room with its beautiful décor and is flooded with light and a lovely place to sit and have breakfast in the morning overlooking the garden. Of an evening relax by the open fire – just perfect after a day exploring the area. Meadow House Apartment is perfect for couples or a family and has a spacious master bedroom and a twin room and with a modern and fully equipped dining kitchen where you can whip up a meal. Meadow House Apartment is situated quietly yet only a 5-minute walk from the heart of the famous Victorian spa town of Moffat, a vibrant and bustling town where a whole host of events are held throughout the year, from the classic car rally to gala week.
Browse the many speciality shops or treat yourself to lunch in one of the many award-winning cafés and hotels in the town. Located on the scenic Southern Upland Way, Moffat is the perfect place for walkers and the town was in fact Scotland’s first ’Walkers Are Welcome’ town! Horse riding, quad biking and golf are all available locally and the 7stanes offers world class mountain biking across Dumfries and Galloway, and the Scottish Borders. Rod hire is available in town for three fishing lochs at the Green Frog Centre on the edge of Moffat, which also has an adventure play park and animal farm.
Further afield there is an abundance of delights on offer, from the many beautiful beaches and forests to historic castles and stunning gardens, many belonging to the National Trust. Indulge in a day of shopping and take a trip to Glasgow or Edinburgh, both just an hour away. There is more than 200 miles of fabulous coastline for you to discover with some stunning scenery, much of which you can discover on the Southwest Coastal 300. No stay at Meadow House Apartment would be complete without a trip to the Grey Mare’s Tail waterfall, one of Scotland’s favourite waterfalls plunging spectacularly 60m into the valley below. Pub and restaurant ½ mile.

Rosebank Cottage is a traditional, characterful Galloway cottage refurbished to a high standard. Dating back to the 1800s, it retains many original features including cornicing and window shutters. The kitchen/dining room has an open airy feel and is warmed by a wood burner. Enjoy a meal around the dining table discussing your day’s adventures. The living room/snug also enjoys a wood burner, and with comfortable sofa and chairs makes the perfect place to spend a quiet evening curled up with a book. With an eye to sustainability, the house has wool insulation and has been painted with Farrow and Ball eco paint throughout, non-toxic eco cleaning products are also used.

Upstairs the bedrooms are spacious with stunning views from the bay windows to the front overlooking the garden and open farmland. All linen and towels are organic cotton.

Rosebank Cottage has wonderful outside dining to the side of the house and an enclosed patio area to the front with table and chairs. The front garden is also a haven for wildflowers and plants, helping create a natural habitat for birds, insects and wildlife. Enjoy sitting under the pergola or in the bird hide watching the variety of birds come and go.

Rosebank is situated in the coastal community of Borgue and only 5-miles from the popular tourist town of Kirkcudbright. Borgue has a welcoming village pub and restaurant (about 300m away) whilst Kirkcudbright and nearby Gatehouse of Fleet offer a wider range of restaurants, cafes and independent shops with local seafood restaurants and smokeries. The Solway Coast is close by with sandy beaches and rugged cliff tops to explore, while inland is the vast expanse of the Galloway Forest Park. From coastal walks and rolling countryside, Rosebank Cottage is the perfect location to explore the area by foot, bike or car. Within 10-minutes you can be at Brighouse Bay or Carrick Bay offering coastal walks, beaches and beautiful sunsets. The roads and tracks are perfect for leisurely cycles and walks.

There is an abundance of activities with sailing, swimming, riding, fishing, golf, boat trips and water sports. Warmed by the Gulf Stream, there are many beautiful gardens to visit, including National Trust Threave Gardens and Logan Botanics. Central to 5 of the worlds renowned 7Stanes, it is a popular location for cyclists and mountain bikers. Kirkcudbright with its bustling harbour is a must for a visit. Stroll through the town and visit Broughton House, once home to Scottish painter E. A. Hornel. The town boasts Kirkcudbright Galleries, hosting art and historical exhibitions like the Galloway Hoard. Kirkcudbright is known as ‘the artists’ town’, having hosted generations of painters, craftmakers and artisans. The town attracts visitors throughout the year, drawn in by the harbour, the historic high street and the diverse range of annual events and visitor attractions. The popular programme of summer festivities culminates with the spectacular Tattoo.
Wigtown is about a half hour drive, known as the book town, it has no less than 20 bookshops plus a book festival in the Autumn.

Dumfries and Galloway is steeped in ancient history, with hill forts, cairns and battle sites never far away. Robert the Bruce spent a lot of time in the area. Robert Burns is ever present wherever you go, especially in Dumfries where you can visit his house.

What a little gem of a cottage! The Haven is an absolute joy and has been completely refurbished in 2020, offering the most delightful accommodation. You really will not be disappointed when you walk through the door. The living room has a lovely wood burner and the kitchen/dining room are both modern and spacious, yet retain a lovely cottage feel. You will be spoilt for choice at The Haven, whether to sink into the deep bath or enjoy the dark skies in the garden from your very own hot tub. The garden to the rear can be accessed from the kitchen with seven steps leading down from the balcony and the garden is enclosed.
From The Haven some of you may be in heaven again, as 200 yards along the road is Bladnoch Distillery, which has a large visitor shop and offers guided tours. Just across the road from the Distillery is a lovely country pub and restaurant. Only a mile away is Wigtown, known as Scotland’s book town, which provides a variety of shops, galleries, tea rooms and a pub.
Located in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway, amidst some of the finest scenery in southern Scotland, and ideally located to explore Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this beautiful region boasts an exceptional number of activities to try. With the Galloway Forest and Dark Skies Park close by, The Haven is ideally placed to explore the beauty of south west Scotland. Perfect for walkers, golfers and cyclists, with Glentrool, Kirroughtree and the 7Stanes mountain bike trails nearby, as well as a great choice of golf courses. There is an abundance of fishing, bird watching, beautiful and exotic gardens, many rocky coves, sandy beaches and quaint villages to explore along the Machars Peninsula. Beach 6 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 200 yards.

The Moorings is an imposing town house perfect for a large family or group of friends to enjoy a wonderful holiday in this delightful house.
The rooms at The Moorings are spacious; on the ground floor is an impressive dining room where you can enjoy that all important family meal, a living room, a kitchen equipped with everything you can think of, a modern shower room and utility whilst upstairs there are four comfortable bedrooms and family bathroom. The garden to the rear of The Moorings is delightful and offers a lovely private space for you to enjoy on those beautiful sunny afternoons.
Situated on the broad, tree-lined street of this small town of Lochmaben, The Moorings could not be more perfectly placed to explore this beautiful area of Dumfries and Galloway. Being only a 10-minute drive from the M74 it’s the ideal base for exploring the Scottish Borders to the west, south into the Lake District National Park and north to Edinburgh and Glasgow. Whilst the area boasts so much before exploring further take walk from your doorstep and explore the beautiful walks around the three lochs in and around the town - Kirk Loch, Castle Loch and Mill Loch, where you can also sail and fish! Lochmaben offers a few convenience stores, bakery, takeaways and pubs however a few miles away the slightly larger town of Lockerbie has a major supermarket and a variety of some lovely little shops and restaurants.
From here you can also jump on a train if you fancy a day trip to Glasgow or Edinburgh. However, Dumfries and Galloway is so beautiful there is plenty to keep you entertained during your stay at The Moorings. The area boasts rugged coastlines and secluded sandy beaches with many beautiful gardens to explore. Enjoy world-class mountain biking, walking routes, riding, fishing and birdwatching all within easy reach. Beach 12 miles.
Scottish Letting Licence number: DG00348F.

Lime Tree Lodge is just delightful property that was built by the owners and sits in its own ground overlooking open countryside and far reaching views of the Galloway Hills. The owner’s attention to detail is evident throughout the Lodge. Flooded with natural light from the floor to ceiling windows and doors, the interior is beautifully decorated and furnished in natural materials and fabrics. The luxury continues in the bedroom with a large luxurious kingsize bed and crisp cotton bedding and colourful accessories and a sleek, modern en-suite shower room.
For a romantic getaway you have stumbled across the perfect property! Whilst Lime Tree Lodge enjoys the perfect rural retreat for those looking for peace and tranquillity it is only minutes by car from the small market town of Castle Douglas. For the energetic, The Byre is on a popular local circular 5-mile walk which takes you from the cottage into Castle Douglas and back along quiet country roads. In fact there is an abundance of walking and cycling routes on your doorstep. Castle Douglas is ideally placed for exploring this beautiful corner of south west Scotland. There are attractions in abundance, from beautiful sandy beaches to dramatic cliff tops. Other activities include sailing, swimming, riding, fishing, golf, boat trips and water sports close by, offering something for everyone.
Warmed by the gulf stream there are many beautiful gardens to visit, including the National Trust’s Threave Gardens. The Galloway Forest Park, home to the first Dark Sky Park in Europe, and central to the world renowned 7-Stanes mountain bike tracks at Dalbeattie Forest and Kirroughtree Forest which is a popular location for cyclists and mountain bikers.
This property can be booked together with The Byre (UK35594) to accommodate up to 8 guests.