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20 Top Dog-Friendly CoolStays in Scotland
Published 10th March 2020
Treat your dog to a trip to Scotland, with its wild countryside, unspoilt beaches and miles of forest and mountain walks, it's pretty much doggie heaven. And with more holiday properties than ever now welcoming pets, there's no need to compromise on luxury and style. Take your pick from these 20 simply stunning and totally dog-friendly CoolStays, from windswept, romantic hideaways in the Highlands, to gorgeous cottages in the Borders.
AirShip 002
Lochaline - Argyll
Sleeps 2
Airship002 is a comfy, cosy and quirky place to stay near Drimnin in the Scottish Highlands - an ideal and romantic retreat for two
Knoydart Hide
Inverie - Scotland
Sleeps 2
Experience views to die for at this newly-built romantic hideout with hot tub and sauna in Scotland’s remote Knoydart peninsula.
Hobbit Hideaway
Aberlour - Moray
Sleeps 6
For those who want to stay in a truly unique eco-home then head to Hobbit Hideaway in Scotland’s Speyside.
Achnahatnich House
Near Aviemore - Highland
Sleeps 6
With fab views of the Cairngorm Mountains and a stylish, comfy interior, Achnahatnich House offers a delightful stay in the Scottish Highlands
The Boat House, Rothiemurchus - Cosy Scottish boathouse
by Aviemore - Inverness-shire
Sleeps 6
Cosy, and stylish, traditional and modern, this lovely Scottish house is surrounded by the most magical Inverness-shire scenery.
Strathspey Lodge
Duthil - Cairngorms
Sleeps 8
An ultra-smart interior and fine views of the Cairngorms combine at the immaculate Strathspey Lodge
Croft 103
Durness - Sutherland
Sleeps 2
Two contemporary eco-hideouts in a wild Scottish landscape, hidden away from the outside world for the ultimate romance…
Eagle Brae
Beauly - Highland
Sleeps 2-6 per cabin
Luxurious, hand-crafted log cabins nestled in the spectacular scenery of the Scottish Highlands for an eco-friendly escape.
Dark Skye Cottage
Isle of Skye - Highland
Sleeps 2
Dark Skye Cottage is the perfect romantic getaway on Scotland’s Isle of Skye offering spectacular views and unrivalled luxury
Skye Lair
Isle of Skye - Highland
Sleeps 4
Luxurious Scottish hideaway amidst spectacular scenery in the Garden of Skye, a relaxing escape for friends or families.
Eilean Sionnach Lighthouse Cottage
Isleornsay - Sleat
Sleeps 8
Extraordinary four bedroom coastal home off Skye, with access to a private beach and four bedrooms, on its own island.
North Lodge and River Cabin
Banchory - Aberdeenshire
Sleeps 6
Lovingly renovated remote cabin and lodge nestled in charming Aberdeenshire woodland with hot tub and accommodation for six.
Stucktaymore
Killin - Perthshire
Sleeps 29
A magnificent Victorian Hunting lodge on the banks of Loch Tay, newly refurbished to offer compete opulence throughout
Crispie House
Tighnabruaich - Argyll
Sleeps 16
Spacious and decadent seven bedroom self-catering villa on Scotland's Argyll coast with indoor pool, sauna, and private beach
Catchpenny Safari Lodges
Elie - Fife
Sleeps 6 per lodge
You don't get much closer to the sea than these idyllic Catchpenny Safari Lodges, with impressive interiors and ocean-view decks on the east coast of Scotland
Craigengar Lodge
by West Calder - West Lothian
Sleeps 14 +4
Beautifully designed, award winning modern lodge in the Pentland hills with space for eighteen guests.
Balvonie
Skelmorlie - Scotland
Sleeps 26
A grand country manor in Western Scotland that has spectacular sea views and eleven spacious bedrooms…
High Lodge
Dumfries & Galloway - Scotland
Sleeps 2
A beautiful eco-cottage in the Scottish countryside and just moments from a private beach.
Home Farm Cottage
Stranraer - Wigtownshire
Sleeps 5
Luxury cottage set in the scenic surroundings of the Corsewall Estate near Stranraer
The Gypsy Palace
Kirk Yetholm - Scottish Borders
Sleeps 4
This wonderfully characterful cottage has an intriguing history to explore and is nestled within stunningly picturesque valleys.