Dog-Friendly Cottages in Scotland

Scotland’s lochs, forests, beaches and Highland trails make it a natural choice for dog-friendly holidays, with walks ranging from coast to mountain.

We work with the UK’s best providers to bring you truly dog-friendly cottages in Scotland, from stays with enclosed gardens to lochside properties and homes with private hot tubs.

Scotland dog friendly cottage holidays

Scotland brings together diverse landscapes of open glens, historic towns, islands and an indented coastline, giving dog owners far more than one type of holiday. Days with a furry companion can move from woodland paths and harbour strolls to open moorland, riverside routes and high ground, depending on where you stay. Stone-built villages, working landscapes and a long history give short breaks and longer holidays in Scotland a strong sense of place.

Latest Dog-Friendly Cottages

Argyll View in Langbank, near Port Glasgow, Southern Scotland, is a one-bedroom dog-friendly lodge near Gleddoch Golf Club, Langbank station and a local restaurant.
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Pets

Argyll View

Langbank, near Port Glasgow

Elevated woodland lodge in Langbank with Clyde Estuary views, a private hot tub and enclosed balcony beside local walking routes.

7 nights from £722

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Rascarrel Bay Platinum 4 in Auchencairn, near Castle Douglas, Southern Scotland, is pet-friendly accommodation with covered seating, mood lighting and Auchencairn’s café, restaurant and shop.
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 2 Pets

Rascarrel Bay Platinum 4

Auchencairn, near Castle Douglas

Sea-facing holiday lodge in Auchencairn with full-height glazing, a private hot tub, and an enclosed patio overlooking secluded Rascarrel Bay.

7 nights from £974

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Hoddom in Lockerbie, near Dumfries, Southern Scotland, is dog-friendly accommodation near a village pub, Hoddom Castle Golf Club and Annan.
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 2 Pets

Keepers Cottage – Hoddom

Lockerbie, near Dumfries

Single-storey estate cottage near Lockerbie with an enclosed wraparound garden, wood burner and direct access to woodland and riverside walks.

7 nights from £569

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Dunamuck Bothy in Cairnbaan, near Lochgilphead, Central Scotland, is a pet-welcoming base for Crinan Canal walks, Achnabreac’s rock carvings and local mountain-biking trails.
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Pet

Dunamuck Bothy

Cairnbaan, near Lochgilphead

Secluded stone bothy at Cairnbaan with a woodland setting, wood burner and decked balcony above a former slate-quarry loch.

7 nights from £515

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Loch Cottage – Colvend in Colvend, near Dalbeattie, Southern Scotland, is a two-bedroom pet-friendly villa near Rockcliffe, Kippford and the Colvend-to-Dalbeattie forest walk.
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Pets

Loch Cottage – Colvend

Colvend, near Dalbeattie

Restored lochside villa at Colvend with two living rooms, a tiered enclosed garden and lockable storage for bikes and golf equipment.

7 nights from £726

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Rigfoot Cottage in Duns, Southern Scotland, is a single-level dog-friendly cottage near Whiteadder Water fishing, St Abb’s Head and Coldingham Bay.
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Pets

Rigfoot Cottage

Duns, Southern Scotland

Detached cottage in Duns with single-storey living, a mature enclosed garden and summerhouse near the Southern Upland Way.

7 nights from £508

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Ducklings Rest in Lintrathen, near Kirriemuir, Central Scotland, is pet-friendly accommodation with flexible beds, EV charging and livestock across the surrounding 650-acre working farm.
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Pets

Ducklings Rest

Lintrathen, near Kirriemuir

Historic farm conversion at Lintrathen with Glenisla views, a private hot tub and a ten-minute walk to Glenisla Gorge.

7 nights from £647

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Garden Cottage – Whitebridge in Whitebridge, near Fort Augustus, Northern Scotland, is dog-friendly Highland accommodation near the Fechlin River, Falls of Foyers and Loch Ness.
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Pet

Garden Cottage – Whitebridge

Whitebridge, near Fort Augustus

Traditional estate cottage at Whitebridge with a private garden, open fire and direct walking routes through rhododendron woods to Loch Kemp.

7 nights from £781

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Ca Na Each in Drumbeg, near Lochinver, Northern Scotland, is dog-friendly accommodation with parking above the cottage, plus access to Handa Island boat trips.
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Pets

Ca Na Each

Drumbeg, near Lochinver

Elevated coastal cottage at Drumbeg with sea views, enclosed front and rear gardens and mountain routes around Quinag, Suilven and Canisp.

7 nights from £648

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Knockderry Lodge in Cove, near Helensburgh, Central Scotland, is family-friendly accommodation with Loch Long and Gare Loch water sports and the Trossachs beyond.
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Pets

Knockderry Lodge

Cove, near Helensburgh

Architect-designed lodge at Cove with Loch Long views, a slate deck, a private hot tub, a jukebox, and three bathrooms.

7 nights from £4,012

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Bothan Buie in Strath, near Gairloch, Northern Scotland, is a one-bedroom cottage for a furry friend, close to Gairloch amenities, beaches and dolphin-watching waters.
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Pets

Bothan Buie

Strath, near Gairloch

Centuries-old stone cottage in Strath with timber-lined interiors, a wood burner, and a hot tub overlooking the sea and surrounding hills.

7 nights from £666

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Tarabuckle in Kirriemuir, Central Scotland, is three-bedroom dog-friendly accommodation with River Esk fishing, flexible beds and walking access across livestock-grazed land.
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Pets

Tarabuckle

Kirriemuir, Central Scotland

Spacious Glen Clova farmhouse near Kirriemuir with a large enclosed garden, boot room and summerhouse beside working farmland.

7 nights from £795

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Tomcraggach Farmhouse in Calvine, near Blair Atholl, Central Scotland, is pet-friendly accommodation with an Aga, play area and bike storage, five miles from House of Bruar.
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Pets

Tomcraggach Farmhouse

Calvine, near Blair Atholl

Detached stone farmhouse at Calvine with acre-sized enclosed grounds, two kennels and twin wood burners between Tay Forest and the Cairngorms.

7 nights from £961

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Dunedin in Madderty, near Crieff, Central Scotland, is a dog-friendly holiday house on private farmland with EV charging, a putting green and flexible beds.
  • 7 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Pets

Dunedin

Madderty, near Crieff

Roomy country house at Madderty with a fully enclosed garden, private hot tub and play barn offering tennis, badminton and archery.

7 nights from £957

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Corn Bunting House in Pittenweem, near Anstruther, Central Scotland, is a five-bedroom dog-friendly farmhouse near the Fife Coastal Path, beaches and Isle of May trips.
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Pets

Corn Bunting House

Pittenweem, near Anstruther

Large farmhouse near Pittenweem with a private hot tub, games room and flexible bedrooms, one mile from the fishing village.

7 nights from £2,173

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Lag-nan-eun in Bridge of Tilt, near Blair Atholl, Central Scotland, is dog-friendly accommodation with a wood burner and ground-floor facilities beside Cairngorms National Park.
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Pets

Lag-nan-eun

Bridge of Tilt, near Blair Atholl

Large detached house at Bridge of Tilt with an enclosed garden, boot room and village amenities within walking distance.

7 nights from £1,532

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Best Dog-Friendly Cottages in Scotland Area To Rent

Choose from dog-friendly cottages in the Scotland area, ranging from smaller stays for couples to larger houses suited to family and group holidays. Useful features include an enclosed garden, a private hot tub, an open fire, ground-floor bedrooms, and walking routes close to the door. Some pet-friendly cottages sit beside lochs or on working farms, while others place guests close to a beach, market town or national park.

Top Places for Dog-Friendly Accommodation Near Scotland

Our pet-friendly accommodation near Scotland’s best-known landscapes gives you several distinct areas to consider. Cairngorms National Park and the Scottish Highlands suit longer walks, mountain scenery and days in open country, while Loch Lomond combines waterside routes with towns and villages for food and supplies. The Scottish Borders offer rolling countryside, historic settlements, and access to the south, while Dumfries and Galloway offers forests, coastline, and useful bases such as Castle Douglas.

Some popular destinations for dog-friendly cottages in Scotland are below: