Dog-friendly Scotland
Explore Scotland's dog-friendly destinations for an ideal holiday with your four-legged friend. Whether it's a quaint hotel, cosy cottage, B&B, or a charming country house, find the perfect spot for a short break with your pooch. Discover stunning Scottish landscapes and create lasting memories on your next adventure.
Blairgowrie, ScotlandAn idyllic ground-floor cottage nestled within the village of Newtyle, Scotland. Romantic retreat. Accessible accommodation. Hot tub. Glamis 7.9 miles. Dundee 11.9 miles. Dunkeld 20.7 miles.£75From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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- Crieff, ScotlandDiscover the most perfect location for a romantic escape surrounded by spectacular scenery. Quietly nestled away in the grounds of the owner’s home, The Indie House is an immaculately presented loft apartment and is the perfect location for a relaxing holiday in the countryside for a couple or small families, where you can leave the stresses of everyday life behind. Furnished to a good standard you will find a contemporary, cosy and inviting holiday apartment, at any time of the year. Both bedrooms have large comfortable beds with super views over the countryside to wake up to and fluffy towels, robes and slippers are provided for your comfort. The open plan living area with a comfortable sofa is just the spot in which to relax and plan your next day’s adventures.
The popular Victorian tourist town of Crieff is only 3 miles away and is home to the oldest working whisky distillery which also boasts a Michelin Star restaurant. The town has a good selection of places to eat, an excellent deli and café selling local produce, craft shops, galleries and supermarkets. There are regular events throughout the year including the Crieff Highland Games and the autumn Drovers Walking Festival.
This area provides outdoor activities for all levels of skill. If you prefer more strenuous activities, then mountains such as Ben Vorlich, Ben Chonzie and Ben Lawers provide some excellent walking, with water sports available on Loch Earn, as well as mountain biking. For a less energetic day there are beautiful riverside walks along the banks of the River Earn and Turret. Those interested in golf can enjoy a range of courses in the surrounding area.
This area is steeped in history with tales of the outlaws and the Jacobite rebellion, an historic castle and monuments to visit in the area. If you have been following the TV series ‘Outlander’, Drummond Castle gardens are within 5 miles as are plenty of the locations used in the series, including Doune Castle and Hopetoun House all within driving distance.
After spending your day exploring, The Indie House provides you with a welcoming home to return to; relax in the hot tub and with little light pollution it a great place to star gaze. Stirling, Perth, Edinburgh and Glasgow are easily accessible for day trips making The Indie House an ideal location for exploring central Scotland. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
The Indie House can be booked with Bracken Hill Cottage (UK7143) to accommodate up to 12 guests.£188From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Perth, ScotlandWhat a lovely cottage! Within the grounds of the owner’s property, but completely detached and private, this delightful cottage, accessed by a rough track, has stunning expansive views over the fields and hills of rural Perthshire, yet is just a mile or so out of the village of Methven. Inside, the cottage has been lovingly furnished with calming colour schemes. The living room has comfy sofas and a soothing atmosphere and opens up onto the sun room at the rear, which leads to a private patio and hot tub, perfect for an evening soak in peaceful surroundings. The kitchen/dining room is well equipped with everything you need to cook up a lovely meal, and upstairs the main bedroom has a quirky element with a shower cubicle also in the room. There is a separate bathroom upstairs and a toilet downstairs. Outside, the pretty garden gives way to horse paddocks, and beyond are the rolling fields of the surrounding farm.Please note in September, the grain dryer in the adjoining barn can run for long hours.
This is great place to enjoy a varied holiday in the wonderful county of Perthshire. There is easy access to the fair city of Perth itself, with its wide selection of boutique shops, artisan cafés and restaurants. Culture lovers can take in a show at the renowned HorseCross in the centre of Perth, or in the more traditional Perth Theatre. Other recreational facilities include swimming, skating and cinema, as well as plenty of golf in the surrounding area. For golfers, Gleneagles is an easy drive.
The popular town of Crieff is a short drive away, with the Glenturret Distillery well worth a visit, or visit Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre in Comrie, a great place for children and adults alike to interact with native and foreign species amongst wonderful scenery. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£98From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Auchterarder, ScotlandKeybox Entry, self check-in
ULV Fogging - Covid Deep Cleaning
Min 2 night stay.£400From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Auchterarder, Scotland6 bedroom, 5 bath, Vast Sociable Kitchen, Dining, Living Room, Open Fire
Sleeps up to 14
Private Covered Heated Swimming Pool (available 9am to 9pm), Hot Tub
Private Courtyard, with Gas BBQ and outdoor seating
Further Terrace and Lawns with Children's Play area and Spectacular Views
2 dogs welcome (gbp25 per dog cleaning charge)
Self Catering or Catered options apply£540From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Auchterarder, ScotlandA stylish, semi-detached holiday home sitting in Auchterarder, Perthshire. Open-plan. Dog-friendly. Hot tub. Gleneagles Village 2.6 miles; Perth 15.6 miles; Stirling 20.6 miles.£76From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Crieff, ScotlandSituated in the popular Victorian tourist town of Crieff, Rubys Cottage is a detached holiday home at the entrance to the farm and just 5 minutes’ walk to the centre of the town. Situated on a quiet lane the bright accommodation is beautifully presented throughout and provides an ideal base for couples and families. The spacious open plan living area is the hub of the cottage where everyone can gather together, it has comfortable seating and a wood burner to gather around, the contemporary well-equipped kitchen is where you can prepare a family meal and then sit round the dining table and plan the next day’s activities. A handy utility room, perfect for storing outdoor clothing leads to the cloak room, a master bedroom with kingsize bed and en-suite shower room. There are two further well-presented bedrooms with kingsize beds and a family bathroom on the first floor. Stepping out into the garden from the patio door in the living area you have an enclosed garden with garden furniture, an ideal spot for al-fresco dining or relaxing with a glass of wine.
If you are planning to eat out on your holiday Crieff has a varied selection of places to eat, an excellent deli and café selling local produce if you are planning to cook, craft shops, galleries and supermarkets. The town hosts regular events throughout the year including The Crieff Highland Games and the autumn Drovers Walking Festival and farmers market. Perthshire is well known for outdoor activities for all ages. More strenuous activities in the mountains such as Ben Vorlich, Ben Chonzie and Ben Lawers provide challenging walks. Nearby Loch Earn has water sports as well as mountain biking at nearby Comrie Croft. There are gentle strolls by the riverside along the banks of the River Earn and Turret from the front door and the local park has a children’s play area. Discover the history of Crieff with tales of the outlaws and the Jacobite rebellion, visit historic castles and monuments and if you have been following the TV series ’Outlander’, Drummond Castle gardens are within 5 miles, as are plenty of the locations used in the series, including Doune Castle and Hopetoun House all within driving distance. For a family day out Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre is a short drive with a children’s play area.£186From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Crieff, ScotlandOur most recently refurbished Log cabin with a hot tub£78From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
St Fillans, ScotlandLog Cabin with a hot tub on the lush banks of the River Earn£141From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Blairgowrie, ScotlandIn an idyllic rural location, in the heart of rural Perthshire, yet only 4 miles from the popular market town of Blairgowrie, this gorgeous holiday home is set in the wonderful grounds of Mains of Glasclune. Although attached to the owner’s residence the cottage is totally self-contained has a lovely private hot tub for exclusive use, this is a nature lover’s paradise!
Surrounding the property are two peaceful woodland areas bursting with wildlife including deer, ospreys, otters and red squirrels, which are regularly seen from the lounge and kitchen windows of the property. The owners welcome you to explore the woods which are criss-crossed with winding paths and seating areas. There is also a fishing lake which guests can make use of, not to mention the attractive ruins of Glasclune Castle also within the grounds, a Grade I Historic Building.
If you can tear yourself away, there are easy to moderate walks locally, more strenuous ones within driving distance in the Angus Glens and on and off road cycle tracks nearby. The Cateran Trail, a circuit through Perthshire and Angus glens, can be joined at the end of Woodside’s drive. In addition, many castles, stately homes and gardens abound in the vicinity including Glamis and Scone Palace. If you were to book Woodside in the winter months, the road leading up to the property is an upwards hill, this is mainly suited for four wheel drive vehicles but any other may find it difficult to climb. Blairgowrie has a good selection of places to eat, drink and shop as well as the Cargill’s Leap landmark to the north of the town. For golfers there are almost too many courses to mention but notably St Andrews, Carnoustie, Rosemount (in Blairgowrie itself) and Gleneagles are within an hour’s drive. Winter skiing is available at Glenshee or for more relaxed days out explore the cities of Perth, Dundee and Edinburgh, all within easy reach.£91From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
