Dog-Friendly Stirling

With a medieval castle and spectacular scenery, Stirling is a great base for a Scottish escape for you and your furry friend. Stirling is well placed to travel to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. There you will find beautiful woodlands, walking paths and villages dotted about the area. Plus, the stunning views you'd expect in the Highlands. Stirling is a foodie favourite and a great location for fantastic restaurants.

  • Ivy Bank, StirlingInstant Book Overlay Image
    Thornhill, Scotland
    This 19th century semi-detached house rests in Thornhill, Scotland. Snug. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Enclosed patio. Dumfries 15.9 miles; Ayr 43.7 miles; Glasgow 61.5 miles.
    £70
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  • Shiel Cottage, StirlingInstant Book Overlay Image
    Thornhill, Scotland
    A charming bungalow resting within a remote location in the Scottish Highlands. Ideal for couples. Woodburning stove. Ample off-road parking. Dumfries 27.2 miles, Ayr 41.2 miles.
    £75
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  • Glenbeagles Lodge, StirlingInstant Book Overlay ImageNew In Overlay Image
    Just a short 10-minute walk from the picturesque town of Dollar, this charming one-bedroom lodge offers a cosy retreat with breathtaking views overlooking the majestic Ochil Hills. The lodge offers a perfect and peaceful relaxing retreat, inviting guests to unwind and immerse themselves in the tranquillity of the Scottish countryside. Sit and enjoy the views across the fields and hills from the large decking where you can eat al fresco or immerse in the next best seller. Inside, the lodge boasts a kingsize bedroom, a cosy living area with a fireplace, a well-equipped modern kitchen, and a bathroom with some complimentary toiletries.
    Dollar, a quaint and historic town, offers an array of activities to make your stay truly memorable. Wander through the charming streets, lined with traditional Scottish architecture and inviting cafés. Don’t miss a visit to Dollar Glen, a picturesque nature reserve with enchanting woodland walks and serene waterfalls, ideal for leisurely strolls and picnics. For those seeking to explore beyond Dollar, the vibrant city of Stirling is a short drive away. Stirling Castle, a historic fortress perched atop a hill, offers an immersive journey into Scotland’s rich history. The Battle of Stirling Bridge Visitor Centre provides insight into the legendary battle fought by William Wallace.
    A leisurely walk around the city unveils captivating architecture and a bustling arts scene. For adrenaline junkies, book a flight at Balado airport or try skiing at Fir Park dry slope. Quad bikes, high ropes course, archery, shooting, watersports and numerous other activities are all available within a 45-minute drive. Back in Dollar, golf enthusiasts can tee off at the Dollar Golf Club, an 18-hole course boasting stunning panoramas of the surrounding hills. After a day of exploration, indulge in traditional Scottish cuisine at local eateries, savouring hearty dishes and locally sourced ingredients.
    £60
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  • Gracedieu, StirlingInstant Book Overlay Image
    Killin, Scotland
    One of only eight cottages overlooking the scenic Falls of Dochart, Gracedieu is a traditionally built terraced cottage dating back to the 1700s with a cosy wood burner, many original quirky features and views of Dochart Bridge which dates back to 1760. The rear of the garden was originally the old railway track with the sleepers still in place and neighbours open countryside. The garden room has been converted from the old bothy, dates back to the 1700s and is perfect for you to open the double glass doors on a warm summer’s night. You are just a short walk from the village amenities including the shop, cafes, bars, restaurants and historical sites. Killin is a popular destination for outdoor activities, whether you like mountains to climb or leisurely country walks, the Rob Roy Way passes through the village. With salmon/trout fishing (at cost, licence required), water sports, mountain biking or cycling along the many lanes and cycle paths, there is something for everyone. This area is steeped in history with the Killin Stone Circle and Finlarry Castle and Chapel. The enclosed rear garden is the perfect place to relax and enjoy magnificent scenery with wonderful views of the Tarmachan Ridge and Ben Lawyers. Loch Tay is on Killin’s doorstep, only a mile away. Visit Crianlarich, 13 milers, Callander, 21 miles, Stirling, 37 miles, and Perth, 43 miles.
    £60
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  • Salmon Leap Lodge, StirlingInstant Book Overlay Image
    Ideal as a romantic escape for a couple or a weekend break, Salmon Leap Lodge is an immaculately presented detached lodge and an ideal base for couples to explore the stunning countryside and small villages at the foot of the Ochil Hills. This bright accommodation is beautifully presented throughout and provides an ideal base for couples and friends. All on one level, it offers a main open plan living space with French doors opening onto decking and a small lawn, an ideal spot for al fresco dining or relaxing with a glass of wine. The main living area has comfortable seating and is the hub of the lodge, and the well-equipped kitchen is the perfect space for preparing a celebration meal. There are two very attractively presented bedrooms (a double bedroom and single bedroom) with colour co-ordinated soft furnishings, and a shower room completes the picture.
    Situated on a small lodge park with 5½ acres of landscaped rural countryside to explore, you can enjoy leisurely riverside walks and fishing on the River Devon, all with spectacular views towards the Ochil Hills. The property is set on the outskirts of the attractive conservation village of Dollar, which is 5 minutes’ walk away. The village has a good selection of local amenities, cafés with home baking, restaurants, a pub, galleries and a museum. You are spoilt for choice for walks and can either take a gentle stroll along the River Devon or a more vigorous walk through a deep gorge of Dollar Glen up to the 500-year-old Castle Campbell. Or pack a picnic and visit the Japanese Gardens at Cowden with its woodland walks and beautiful garden.
    There are over twnety local golf courses within easy driving distance, including the world renowned Gleneagles course which is only 20 minutes’ drive away, making Salmon Leap Lodge a great base for a golfing holiday. The Ochil Hills provide great scope for hill walking in dramatic hills and glens and is great for mountain biking.
    The historic city of Stirling is only 12 miles away with its magnificent castle and popular visitor attractions, including the Wallace Monument and Bannockburn Heritage Centre. If you prefer to leave the car behind, there is a regular bus service into the city.
    £61
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  • The Stables, StirlingInstant Book Overlay Image
    Balfron Station, Scotland
    In the heart of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park discover these two spacious holiday cottages, thoughtfully converted from farm buildings using the original old stone and set within an attractive courtyard next to the farm house. The cottages are surrounded by unspoilt countryside and set in a haven of peace and tranquillity, providing a wonderful holiday retreat and an ideal base for friends and family to spend time together and explore Loch Lomond and beyond. Set on a working farm with cattle and sheep, the owner will arrange a private tour of a modern day dairy for guests, by prior arrangement. If you enjoy fishing then complimentary permits are available (by prior arrangement) on the owners private stretch of Endrick River nearby.
    A perfect location for nature lovers and to explore one of Scotland’s most picturesque areas with lochs, mountains and spectacular scenery. If you enjoy outdoor activities, there is walking, cycling, golf, fishing, pony trekking and water sports nearby, as well as the Rob Roy Way and Cycle Track 7, both of which pass close by. The Trossachs Discovery Centre is well worth a visit where you can learn more about this exciting area, there are cruise trips on both Loch Lomond and Loch Katrine. In the surrounding area there are some excellent places for food and drink, the famous Nick Nairn Cook School is only 10 minutes’ drive, there are several whisky distilleries within 30 minutes’ drive and restaurants, cafés and farm shops. This area is steeped in history, Stirling is 18 miles away with its ancient castle, Wallace monument and Bannockburn Visitor Centre, along with many historic links to people such as Rob Roy Macgregor, William Wallace and Mary Queen of Scots, all of whom had a part to play in the history of this area. There are lots of film locations to be visited within a short drive including Doune Castle which became the fictional Castle Leoch.
    The Ploughmans is a semi-detached cottage, ideal for a couple or a small family. On the ground floor there is a comfortable living room and French doors that lead into the well-kept garden, offering the perfect spot to sit, relax and enjoy the views, escaping from the hustle and bustle of daily life. There is an open plan kitchen/dining room where you can prepare that special meal. On the first floor there is a spacious double bedroom, a twin bedroom and family bathroom.
    The Stables provides easy access with a comfortable double bedroom and wet room on the ground floor. The spacious cosy living room has patio doors leading to the garden making it perfect for al fresco dining in the summer months or just relaxing and admiring the views. The large kitchen/dining room is well-equipped and all guests can comfortably sit around the table and plan their next day’s adventures. On the first floor there is a double bedroom with an en-suite shower room, a twin bedroom and a large family bathroom with bath and shower cubicle.
    Loch Lomond Farm Cottages are ideal for a family celebration or gathering. Shop. pub and restaurant 3 miles. The Ploughmans (UK5531) and The Stables (UK5532) can be booked together to accommodate up to 10 guests.
    £63
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  • Loch Earn View Lodge, StirlingInstant Book Overlay Image
    In the heart of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, with superb views across Lochearn and the surrounding area, Lochearn View Lodge is ideal for couples or a small family. This detached lodge, which is located on a small lodge park in the village of Lochearnhead, is furnished to a good standard with a spacious, contemporary open plan living space and doors leading to a sun deck with views of Lochearn and the surrounding hills. The accommodation has a double bedroom, twin bedroom and family bathroom.

    Lochearnhead is an all year round destination and hosts regular activities including Highland Games with a Ceilidh afterwards. It also has a local shop and post office, and two hotels with bars serving food, all within a few minutes’ walk from the lodge. A perfect spot for guests who enjoy outdoor activities, this area is well known for its fishing, water sports and superb walking to suit all abilities, from a gentle stroll along the shore of Loch Earn to Munro and Corbett mountains, with 32 within easy driving distance. If you enjoy cycling, there is a 15-mile circular route around the loch and also challenging mountain bike routes near by. The property is within walking distance of the Rob Roy Way, and the cycle path from Callander to Killin. Should you have a boat or water sport vehicle, then direct access to the pier in front of the cottages is available, for a small additional fee.

    If you prefer a more relaxing time in tranquil surroundings, then Lochearn View Lodge is perfect, enjoy a glass of wine on the decking and savour the views, or enjoy al fresco dining and watching the stars in the evening. Lochearn View Lodge is a great location for a romantic escape for a couple, or a weekend break with friends. Shop 500 yards, pub and restaurant 300 yards.
    £63
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    Aberfoyle, Scotland
    Perfect for a relaxing break, Inchrie Holiday Cottages lie in the heart of magnificent scenery. With lovely walking on the doorstep, it is an ideal location for nature lovers and sporting enthusiasts alike. Located in the heart of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and surrounded by breath-taking scenery, Inchrie Holiday Cottages are the perfect location for couples, friends and families to spend time together.

    This area is known for its spectacular scenery of lochs, mountains and picturesque villages and for guests who enjoy outdoor activities, you couldn’t be in a better location. From your front door you have access to miles of footpaths and cycle tracks through the forest and surrounding countryside. Nearby Loch Ard is perfect for watersports and a popular spot for wild swimming. Aberfoyle is just a short walk and the picturesque holiday village has some interesting local shops as well as a supermarket, butchers, cafés and restaurants if you are planning to eat out on your holiday.

    There is so much to do for all ages, relaxing walks in the countryside or head off to the local golf club which has one of the most scenic courses in Scotland. There are other local courses within an hour’s drive including the championship Gleneagles resort. Take a cruise at Loch Katrine on the historic steam boat ‘SS Sir Walter Scott’, with various events including firework displays and pirate cruises or cycle along loch side, ideal for families without traffic. Explore Stirling just under an hour’s drive and there is a wealth of historic and cultural attractions as well as good shopping, bars and restaurants. For younger guests the Wool Centre in Aberfoyle and Blair Drummond Safari Park have much to keep them amused. Whisky lovers can visit one of the many distilleries in the area, sampling some of the finest whiskies in Scotland. The cities of Perth and Glasgow can be reach in just over an hour’s drive and Edinburgh is hour and a half for spending time at the festival or exploring the city. Faodail can be booked together with Craigmore View (UK34220), Forth View (UK34217) and Fascadail (UK34219) for up to 16 guests.
    £64
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  • Sandhaven, StirlingInstant Book Overlay Image
    Stirling, Scotland
    From the front door of this delightful, first floor apartment, you can spend time exploring the picturesque coastal village of Culross, with its cobbled streets and lanes, painted houses and red pan tiled roofs dating back to medieval times. Visit Culross Palace and Gardens and Culross Abbey, or step back in time and stroll up Back Causeway, a cobbled alleyway which has a raised central aisle that was used by noblemen to separate them from the ’commoners’.
    Wandering around Culross gives you a unique opportunity to walk through history and experience what 17th and 18th-century towns in Scotland would of looked like at the time. As such, the town has been used for film locations including ’The Little Vampire, ’A Dying Breed’, ’The 39 Steps’ and ’Captain America: The First Avenger’. More recently, it has been used in the mystical and spellbinding TV saga ’Outlander’, where the town was transformed into the fictional village of Cranesmuir where Geillis lives. If you would like to follow in the footsteps of the characters from Outlander, then there are many of the other locations within driving distance, including Blackness Castle, Linlithgow Palace and Hopetoun House.
    For walker and cyclists, the Fife Coastal Path passes through the village taking you along the shore to nature reserves and pretty villages. Only 30 minutes drive away is Stirling and Edinburgh Airport, where you can use the park and ride for easy access to the city centre. Beach 3 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 300 yards.
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  • Acorn Cottage, StirlingInstant Book Overlay Image
    Situated within the conservation village of Kippen, in the grounds of the owner’s home, this former stable has been renovated to provide a comfortable, well-equipped base from which to enjoy the village amenities and explore many of the well-known visitor attractions of central Scotland. Kippen lies on the lower slopes of the Gargunnock Hills and affords lovely views to the north across the Forth Valley with the mountain ranges around Ben Ledi and Ben Vorlich forming a spectacular backdrop. The village has a general store/post office, delicatessen, two dog friendly pubs serving food, buildings of historic interest and an attractive network of local footpaths and cycle-ways from which to enjoy the adjoining countryside. The Loch Lomond National Park and tourist town of Callander are within a half-hour drive and Scotland’s only lake, the Lake of Mentieth, can be reached within 10 minutes. To the east, Blair Drummond Safari Park, Doune Castle, Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument lie within a 10 mile radius. Shop and two pubs serving food 500 yards.
    £67
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