# 258 Dog-friendly holiday cottages in Argyll & Bute (2026)

> 258 dog-friendly holiday cottages in Argyll & Bute, best reviewed first — including Auchendennan - Chestnut Cottage. Ratings, locations and details.

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258 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 9 November 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All holiday cottages in Argyll & Bute](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages)

[Dog-friendly 258](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/dog-friendly) [Sleeps 10+ 30](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/large-groups) [For couples 81](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/for-couples)

[Alexandria Auchendennan - Chestnut Cottage ★ 4.7 (162) Chestnut Cottage, Alexandria: one-bedroom cottage on a working farm near Loch Lomond, dogs welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/auchendennan-chestnut-cottage-sxxo) [Alexandria Auchendennan - Primrose Cottage ★ 4.7 (162) One-bedroom cottage on Argyll farm near Loch Lomond, with parking and a pub within a mile.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/auchendennan-primrose-cottage-sxxq) [Taynuilt Bonawe House - Clematis Cottage ★ 4.9 (80) One-bedroom cottage near Taynuilt with loch views, on the grounds of an 18th-century estate with woodland and shared gardens.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/bonawe-house-clematis-cottage-uk13167) [Taynuilt Bonawe House - Garden Cottage ★ 4.9 (80) Ground-floor cottage near Taynuilt with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and direct access to gardens overlooking Loch Etive.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/bonawe-house-garden-cottage-uk13165) [Taynuilt Bonawe House - Holly Cottage ★ 4.9 (80) Holly Cottage, Taynuilt: two-bedroom cottage sleeping four, with loch views and woodland grounds near Bonawe Historic Iron Furnace.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/bonawe-house-holly-cottage-uk13166) [Taynuilt Bonawe House - Rose Cottage ★ 4.9 (80) One-bedroom cottage near Taynuilt in Argyll and Bute, with views towards Loch Etive and woodland grounds.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/bonawe-house-rose-cottage-uk13164) [Isle of Bute Argyle House ★ 5.0 (63) Argyle House, Isle of Bute: 12-bedroom coastal property with hot tub, sleeping up to 21, fully equipped for large groups.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/argyle-house-uk41515) [Dunoon Loch Eck Holiday Cottages - Elfin Cottage ★ 4.8 (56) Elfin Cottage, Dunoon: two-bedroom ground-floor cottage with private hot tub overlooking Loch Eck.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/loch-eck-holiday-cottages-elfin-cottage-uk7810) [Isle of Bute Chandlers Country House- Seaview Cottage ★ 4.2 (58) One-bedroom cottage on Isle of Bute with private hot tub and enclosed garden, sleeps three.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/chandlers-country-house-seaview-cottage-uk4769) [Isle of Bute Chandlers Country House - The Nest ★ 4.2 (58) Three-bedroom house on Isle of Bute with coastal setting, parking and garden; sleeps 8.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/chandlers-country-house-the-nest-uk7842) [Isle of Bute Chandlers ★ 4.2 (58) Chandlers, Isle of Bute: six-bedroom coastal house with hot tub, sleeps 16, fully equipped for groups.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/chandlers-ssbk) [Dunoon Benmore Byre ★ 4.8 (24) Converted barn on a working farm near Dunoon, within Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, sleeping 6 with one dog welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/benmore-byre-cc523100) [Dunoon Benmore Stable ★ 4.8 (24) Converted barn sleeping 4 near Dunoon, in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, with one dog welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/benmore-stable-cc523101) [Tighnabruaich Oystershell Lodge ★ 4.5 (22) Three-bedroom lodge on Loch Fyne near Tighnabruaich, with all living spaces on one floor and decking steps from the water.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/oystershell-lodge-uk7312) [Dunoon Strone Lodge ★ 4.9 (16) Strone Lodge, Dunoon: refurbished two-bedroom apartment with loch and estuary views, one mile from Pucks Glen.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/strone-lodge-uk5825) [Dalmally Craig Lora ★ 4.8 (16) Craig Lora, 2-bed riverside cottage near Dalmally with full kitchen, wood burner and enclosed garden; pets free.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/craig-lora-uk5335) [Argyll & Bute Glendaruel Lodge ★ 4.7 (16) Glendaruel Lodge, a three-bedroom B&B near Argyll Bute, sits within 150 acres of woodland on the River Ruel with coastal views nearby.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/glendaruel-lodge-sxxn) [Isle of Bute Fircliff - The House on Bute ★ 4.9 (14) Six-bedroom Georgian house on Isle of Bute sleeping 14, with one dog free; unobstructed sea views over Loch Striven.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/fircliff-the-house-on-bute-uk11214) [Appin Glenview ★ 5.0 (13) Three-bedroom coastal cottage in Appin, Argyll and Bute, within reach of Glencoe, Oban and the Isle of Lismore by ferry.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/glenview-w41355) [Dunoon The Heron ★ 4.8 (14) The Heron, Dunoon: detached cottage sleeping 4, 25 yards from Loch Long in the national park.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/the-heron-cc523181) [Craignure, Isle Of Mull Poppies Cottage ★ 5.0 (12) Poppies Cottage in Craignure, Isle of Mull sleeping four people in two bedrooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/poppies-cottage-syk938199) [Tighnabruaich Waterside ★ 4.9 (12) Waterside, Tighnabruaich: four-bedroom coastal house with five bathrooms, each bedroom ensuite, fully equipped for self-catering.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/waterside-29870) [Colintraive Home Farm Cottage ★ 4.6 (14) Two-bedroom cottage in Colintraive, Argyll and Bute, on 150 acres of woodland with free fishing and direct access to the River Ruel valley.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/home-farm-cottage-sxxj) [Isle of Bute Seaview Cottage ★ 4.7 (13) Semi-detached cottage on the Isle of Bute with direct beach access and sea views; sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/seaview-cottage-uk30110) [Argyll & Bute Rosmuire ★ 4.9 (11) Four-bedroom house near Loch Lomond National Park in Argyll, with three acres of grounds and views over the Gare Loch.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/rosmuire-29485) [Cairndow Beech Cottage ★ 4.8 (11) Beech Cottage, Cairndow: detached three-bedroom guest house on Loch Fyne's edge with open fire and loch views.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/beech-cottage-26447) [Dunoon Culzean House ★ 4.4 (14) Culzean House, Dunoon: a seven-bedroom country property with hot tub and sauna, sleeping 14.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/culzean-house-uk7289) [Oban Old Brewery Cottage ★ 4.4 (13) One-bedroom cottage on a rocky outcrop near Oban, with direct sea views and an enclosed patio overlooking the Firth of Lorne.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/old-brewery-cottage-s4576) [Oban Dairy Cottage ★ 5.0 (9) Two-bedroom cottage near Oban with direct access to 150 acres of woodland and free river fishing.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/dairy-cottage-sxxf) [Dunoon Sanna ★ 4.3 (12) Stone cottage in Ardentinny, formerly a 1800s village hall, sleeps 2 on the banks of Loch Long.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/sanna-cc523123) [Lochgilphead Shelburne Lodge ★ 4.8 (8) Shelburne Lodge, Lochgilphead: five-bedroom detached house sleeping 10, overlooking the Crinan Canal with direct access to towpath cycling and walking.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/shelburne-lodge-uk7320) [Dunoon Ard Darach Lodge ★ 5.0 (7) Three-bedroom log lodge in Argyll Forest Park, walking distance to Pucks Glen and Benmore Botanical Gardens, near Dunoon.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/ard-darach-lodge-uk7270) [Oban Otters View ★ 5.0 (7) Otters View, Oban: ground-floor luxury conversion on Loch Etive with direct water access, sleeps 4 with one dog free.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/otters-view-uk12269) [Oban Cluaran Pods - Bracken Pod ★ 4.9 (7) Modern pod for two near Oban with views over Glen Etive; Falls of Lora and coastal walks are close by.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/cluaran-pods-bracken-pod-uk48895) [Cairndow Loudon ★ 4.6 (8) Two-bedroom cottage on the Cowal Peninsula near Cairndow, surrounded by woodland on the shores of Loch Fyne.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/loudon-uk7643) [Alexandria Loch Lomond Sanctuary Lodges - Kingfisher Lodge ★ 4.7 (7) Two-bedroom lodge for six in the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, with private hot tub and direct loch access.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/loch-lomond-sanctuary-lodges-kingfisher-lodge-uk46046) [Alexandria Loch Lomond Sanctuary Lodges - Leven Lodge 1 ★ 4.7 (7) One-bedroom lodge for two near Loch Lomond, with hot tub and all essentials provided including Wi-Fi and heating.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/loch-lomond-sanctuary-lodges-leven-lodge-1-uk46042) [Alexandria Loch Lomond Sanctuary Lodges - Leven Lodge 2 ★ 4.7 (7) Two-bedroom lodge on the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park shore, with private hot tub and direct loch access.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/loch-lomond-sanctuary-lodges-leven-lodge-2-uk46044) [Alexandria Loch Lomond Sanctuary Lodges - Leven Lodge 3 ★ 4.7 (7) Modern two-bedroom lodge on the Loch Lomond Castle Estate with private hot tub and ground-floor layout near Alexandria.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/loch-lomond-sanctuary-lodges-leven-lodge-3-uk46045) [Dunoon Clydeside Villa ★ 4.6 (7) Clydeside Villa, Dunoon: five-bedroom house for ten with hot tub, full kitchen and laundry facilities included.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/clydeside-villa-uk7282) [Argyll & Bute Stonefield Farm Cottage ★ 4.7 (6) Three-bedroom cottage in Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, rural glen location with parking and one pet welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/stonefield-farm-cottage-w41637) [Argyll & Bute Dalvuie Beag ★ 5.0 (5) Traditional two-bedroom cottage near Argyll coast, within reach of Ben Lora, lochs and beaches.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/dalvuie-beag-26396) [Tarbert Dunmore Estate - Dunmore Villa ★ 5.0 (5) Six-bedroom villa sleeping 12 on the Argyll coast near Tarbert, with a fully equipped kitchen and multiple bathrooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/dunmore-estate-dunmore-villa-uk36498) [Campbeltown High Trodigal ★ 5.0 (5) Single-storey stone cottage near Campbeltown with a spa bath, woodburner and garden; dogs stay free.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/high-trodigal-30648) [Oban Tigh Grianach ★ 5.0 (5) Single-storey cottage near Oban with views over Loch Etive, sleeping 6 across 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/tigh-grianach-30915) [Argyll & Bute Tigh-na-Creige ★ 4.2 (6) Four-bedroom cottage on the Cowal Peninsula with private beach, hot tub and five acres of grounds near Argyll and Bute.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/tigh-na-creige-shhy) [Oban Achalic Beag ★ 5.0 (4) Achalic Beag, near Oban: modernised highland cottage on a working farm, 10 minutes from town but surrounded by deer, sea eagles and lochs.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/achalic-beag-uk5986) [Oban Degnish Farmhouse ★ 5.0 (4) Four-bedroom farmhouse on a working 1100-acre estate near Oban, with coastal views and direct access to Argyll's outdoor activities.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/degnish-farmhouse-swwu) [Campbeltown Ballygroggan Farmhouse ★ 5.0 (3) Ballygroggan Farmhouse, Campbeltown: six-bedroom Victorian farmhouse sleeping 12, with coastal views over Kintyre and access to beaches.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/ballygroggan-farmhouse-uk35208) [Cairndow Mid Village Croft ★ 5.0 (3) Two-bedroom cottage in Cairndow, Argyll and Bute, with direct access to a back garden and views across water to mountains.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/mid-village-croft-ukc8843) [Argyll & Bute The Factor’s House ★ 3.8 (5) The Factor's House, Argyll and Bute: a four-bedroom coastal property with four bathrooms, sleeping 10, near Poltalloch House.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/the-factor-s-house-25752) [Tighnabruaich Gate Cottage ★ 4.3 (3) Three-bedroom cottage in Tighnabruaich sleeping 6, with direct access to the shore and views across the Kyles of Bute.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/gate-cottage-uk7298) [Cairndow An Airigh ★ 5.0 (2) Contemporary cottage in Cairndow with loch views, underfloor heating and wood burner, sleeps 4, pets welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/an-airigh-uk7641) [Cairndow Inverglen Farm ★ 5.0 (2) Four-bedroom farmhouse near Cairndow with woodland garden, one mile from restaurants and easy reach of Inveraray, Oban and coastal walks.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/inverglen-farm-uk12732) [Cairndow The Moorings ★ 5.0 (2) Two-bedroom cottage on Loch Fyne's shore, with open fire, garden and parking for two cars.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/the-moorings-uk7650) [Craignure, Isle Of Mull Sunset Cottage ★ 5.0 (2) Two-bedroom cottage sleeping four on the Isle of Mull near Craignure, pets welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/sunset-cottage-syk938191) [Rothesay, Isle Of Bute East Firwood ★ 5.0 (2) Five-bedroom cottage in Rothesay, Isle of Bute, sleeps up to 10.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/east-firwood-syk1018304) [Lochgilphead Cruinn and Moy - Cruinn ★ 4.5 (2) Cruinn, Lochgilphead: two-bedroom coastal bungalow on a working farm with woodland grounds and seal and otter viewing.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/cruinn-and-moy-cruinn-urw) [Lochgilphead Cruinn and Moy - Moy ★ 4.5 (2) Two-bedroom cottage on a working farm near Lochgilphead, within a mile of the Argyll coast and woodland where deer, seals and otters roam.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/cruinn-and-moy-moy-uxu) [Cairndow Darroch Beag ★ 4.5 (2) Two-bedroom cottage on Loch Fyne in Cairndow with direct water access and views across the loch.](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/darroch-beag-uk7290)

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How many dog-friendly holiday cottages are there in Argyll & Bute?+

We list 258 in Argyll & Bute. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which dog-friendly holiday cottages in Argyll & Bute are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Auchendennan - Chestnut Cottage (4.7/5, 162 reviews), Auchendennan - Primrose Cottage (4.7/5, 162 reviews) and Bonawe House - Clematis Cottage (4.9/5, 80 reviews).

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