Dog-friendly Hotels Dumfries and Galloway
Dramatic coastlines, sandy beaches and an abundance of wonderful woodlands make Dumfries and Galloway one of the most spectacular parts of lowland Scotland. With popular pet friendly hotels, you'll find Dumfries and Galloway an ideal spot for dog owners.
- Stranraer, ScotlandThe 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.£202From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Gatehouse of Fleet, ScotlandSuitable for two adults and two children aged between 3-14, or couples, as its name suggests, The Stable originally housed the working Clydesdale’s on the farm. Still a working farm, The Stable has now been converted into a comfortable holiday cottage, 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 or the CocoaBean Chocolate Factory at Twynholm. The cottage is only a few minute’s 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 Stable can be booked together with Middle Byre (CC537236), Valley View (CC537234), The Barn (CC537235) and The Bothy (UK5803) to accommodate up to 22 guests.£68From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Gatehouse of Fleet, ScotlandSituated on a working farm, Valley View is suitable for two adults and two children and was originally the stables housing the working Clydesdale’s on the farm, 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.. 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.
Valley View can be booked together with The Stable (CC537233), Middle Byre (CC537236), The Barn (CC537235) and The Bothy (UK5803) to accommodate up to 22 guests.£68From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Gatehouse of Fleet, ScotlandSituated 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.£77From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Gatehouse of Fleet, ScotlandSituated 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.£97From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Kirkcudbright, ScotlandThis charming detached, single-storey cottage, with a beautiful garden, is situated only yards from the shore in the small hamlet of Kirkandrews. It is surrounded by stunning views over open countryside and only a couple of miles from the village of Borgue, with a local pub and restaurant. The nearest supermarket is 7½ miles away which offers a reliable delivery service.
Gullieside Cottage is situated only a short drive from the pretty harbour town of Kirkcudbright, locally known as the artists town, with many festivals throughout the year, including Scottish nights, classic car rallies, historic walks, a medieval fayre, a jazz festival and a spectacular Tattoo, as well as a good selection of pubs and restaurants. There is a large variety of outdoor pursuits on offer, including fishing, horse riding in Galloway Forest Park, cycling, golf and water sports. Threave Garden and Estate, owned by the National Trust, proves to be a popular visitor attraction. Dumfries is approximately 33 miles east and Castle Douglas, 16 miles, making this a wonderful base to tour South West Scotland. Beach 150 yards. Shop 7½ miles, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£71From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Stranraer, ScotlandCairncroft Cottage sits high above the coastal town of Stranraer and has a wonderful outlook towards Loch Ryan where you can watch the ferries between Scotland and Ireland coming and going in the distance.
Adjacent to the owners’ home, renovated and modernised in 2022 Cairncroft Cottage offers the perfect place for friends or family to meet up and enjoy a relaxing holiday in delightful surroundings. The spacious kitchen/diner is the perfect spot to enjoy a meal while chatting with friends, or why not challenge them to a game of pool in the large games room? Perfect for your evening entertainment. The lovely sitting room has views over the gardens which are also a delight, not only if you want to sit out and relax but for the kids and your four-legged friends to run around and enjoy. The cottage can supply a cot/toddler bed and a multi-function highchair, both suitable for babies and toddlers alike.
Whilst in a beautiful rural location Cairncroft Cottage could not be better placed to enjoy the delights of this lovely corner of South West Scotland. By foot or bike, there are miles of quiet country lanes to explore and by car the opportunities are endless. Only a few miles from the coastal town of Stranraer where you will find a variety of shops and restaurants, or just take a stroll along the seafront. For the younger family members of the party, Agnew Park in the town has a wide range of leisure facilities including a large boating lake with a range of boats, a specially designed themed crazy golf course, an 18-hole putting green, a miniature railway, which provides visitors with a tour of the park, and a sand filled play park – day’s entertainment without venturing far! The area boasts rugged coastlines and dramatic cliff-top walks to secluded sandy beaches. With many pretty little harbour villages, only 4 miles from Cairncroft Cottage is Portpatrick, one of the most popular in the area with its picturesque harbour, where you can sit and watch the boats coming and going.
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. Another must is visiting one of the many gardens in the area, including Castle Kennedy Gardens and the world-renowned Logan Botanic Gardens with its many exotic trees and plants. With so much to do and see come back to Cairncroft Cottage and sit back, relax and enjoy the view.
Scottish Letting Licence - DG00251P£99From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Kirkcudbright, ScotlandGatehouse Lodges, situated on a working arable farm, boasts four bespoke timber lodges, built to make the most of the stunning uninterrupted sea views from both inside and outside. With floor-to-ceiling windows, the view is uninterrupted and you can enjoy the views while relaxing in the living room. Designed to take in the full beauty of the outstanding views, both lodges have a large open plan living/kitchen/dining room, perfect for entertaining in or just sitting and relaxing. The bedrooms are just as inviting with sumptuous beds and bedding. Attention to detail is evident throughout and each lodge is furnished to a very good standard with décor to complement. Gatehouse Lodges are set in beautiful countryside just 1¾ miles from Gatehouse of Fleet, a small town in the heart of a National Scenic Area in glorious Galloway.
There are many attractions in and around the town including the Mill on the Fleet Visitor Centre, Cardoness Castle and the popular Laggan Outdoor Activity Centre, which is host to one of Europe’s longest zip wires. For a more laid back day there are delightful sandy beaches within only a few minutes drive, including Mossyard and Carrick. The area has numerous walks available, from scenic coastal walks to forest trails. With sailing, swimming, horse riding, fishing, golf, boat trips and water sports close by, there is something for everyone. Warmed by the Gulf Stream, there are many beautiful gardens to visit, including Threave Gardens (National Trust). Close by is 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. Only a short drive away Kirkcudbright, known as ’the artists’ town’, attracts visitors throughout the year drawn 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, an event not to be missed. Beach 5¾ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1¾ miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 20 guests.£115From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Stranraer, ScotlandMullhill sits quietly on an elevated position on a working farm with spectacular views out over the Irish sea and down towards the gorgeous little village of Port Logan with its sheltered bay. Mullhill is an imposing detached Farmhouse which has been tastefully decorated and renovated throughout and is the perfect place for a relaxing holiday is this stunning corner of Southwest Scotland. The rooms are spacious with a modern kitchen/diner and lounge on the ground floor as well as a lovely sunroom where you can sit and relax taking in the countryside and coastal views. Upstairs there are two large bedrooms and a family bathroom. The garden which surrounds Mullhill is enclosed so perfect for the little ones or your four legged friends.
Port Logan is a small coastal village and a lovely walk along the quiet road will take you down to the village with a long sandy beach with the harbour at one end and Logan Fishpond at the other. The harbour is popular with sail boats, and you are welcome to launch small boats from the slip-way. Logan Fishpond is a natural rock pool that contains many fish and marine species and is a popular family attraction. A must while staying at Mullhill is a visit to Logan Botanic Gardens, world renowned and Scotland’s most Exotic Garden where you can discover the most remarkable collection of beautiful and unusual plants from South and Central America, Southern Africa, Australia and New Zealand, it really is a paradise to behold. The walled garden is particularly breathtaking with is blaze of colour. You can also enjoy lunch in the Potting Shed Bistro and sample the locally sourced food and drink.
Only a short drive away from Mullhill are the coastal villages of Sandhead and Drummore where you can find small convenience stores, pubs and restaurants. This corner of Southwest Scotland, known as “The Rhins of Galloway” is an area unspoilt and boasting idyllic scenery and amazing seascapes, as dramatic as they are beautiful. Drummore is Scotland’s most southerly village and a short drive from the village is the Mull of Galloway, Scotland’s most southerly point, where you can climb the 115 steps to the top of the Lighthouse for a spectacular view. With its RSPB visitor centre, the area is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a stunning circular walk where thousands of seabirds nest in the cliff face during the spring and summer. Harbour porpoises, dolphins, seals, otters and minke whales can also be spotted.
Walking in the area is a delight whether clifftop, beaches, hills or forests and is a cyclist’s paradise, with miles of quiet country lanes on your doorstep as well as the world famous 7Stanes within easy reach. Beach 2 miles. Pub and restaurant 6½ miles.£74From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Newton Stewart, ScotlandCulbae Cottage is a delightful rural cottage set quietly on a working farm surrounded by the stunning Galloway countryside. Completely renovated in 2022, Culbae Cottage offers spacious and modern rooms enhanced by quality furnishings.
The living room is inviting with comfortable sofas and beautiful décor, a particular feature of the room being the patio doors which open onto the secluded rear garden and flood the room with light. The kitchen/dining area boasts every modern appliance you will need to ensure your stay at Culbae Cottage is enjoyable. The elegance of Culbae Cottage continues into the bedrooms with sumptuous beds and crisp white linen ensuring a restful night’s sleep and both bedrooms have their own modern en-suites. The fully enclosed gardens at Culbae Cottage are perfect for children or dogs and on a fine day fling open the patio doors and enjoy dining al-fresco.
Culbae Cottage, whilst set in a delightful rural area amidst rolling farmland is just few miles from the small village of Whauphill and only five miles from the coast and the lovely little village of Port William. 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. Situated in the heart of Galloway amidst some of the finest scenery in southern Scotland, it is ideally located to explore the breathtaking scenery and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
In Port William, enjoy a meal or glass of wine whilst looking out over the harbour. There are many and varied attractions around the area and visit to Wigtown, Scotland’s very own book town, where you can meander around the town enjoying the many and varied book shops. Another must is a visit to Bladnoch Distillery, established in 1814, which offers a large shop and guided tours. There are many walking and cycling trails, including the world famous 7Stanes trails in the Galloway Forest Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on your doorstep, as well as golf, sailing, fishing, and riding. With a wealth of things to do in the area, Culbae Cottage is the perfect location.£80From price per night based on 7 night stay