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Dog-friendly holiday cottages in Dumfries & Galloway

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Updated · Ratings from Google · All holiday cottages in Dumfries & Galloway

Cressfield Villa

Lockerbie

Cressfield Villa

★ 4.7 (273)

Three-bedroom villa in Lockerbie with enclosed garden, parking and one free pet; suits families or groups meeting up nearby.

Gatehouse Lodges - Millers Hill

Castle Douglas

Gatehouse Lodges - Millers Hill

★ 4.9 (124)

Two-bedroom lodge near Castle Douglas with views across fields, wood burner, and space for a family of four or two couples.

Gatehouse Lodges - Silver Birch

Castle Douglas

Gatehouse Lodges - Silver Birch

★ 4.9 (124)

Two-bedroom lodge near Castle Douglas with coastal views, garden access and free pet stay in rural Galloway.

Sunnyside

Sanquhar

Sunnyside

★ 4.9 (115)

Two-bedroom cottage in Sanquhar village with enclosed garden; one dog stays free.

Arbigland Farm - West Lodge

Dumfries

Arbigland Farm - West Lodge

★ 4.8 (85)

Two-bedroom ground-floor lodge on a working farm near Dumfries, with full kitchen and heating included.

High Kirkland Holiday Cottages: Heron View

Kirkcudbright

High Kirkland Holiday Cottages: Heron View

★ 4.9 (71)

Two-bedroom coastal cottage near Kirkcudbright with hot tub, woodburner and everything needed for a self-catering stay.

High Kirkland Holiday Cottages: Robin’s Nest

Kirkcudbright

High Kirkland Holiday Cottages: Robin’s Nest

★ 4.9 (71)

Robin's Nest, Kirkcudbright: four-bedroom barn conversion sleeping eight, a mile from the artist's town and its harbour.

High Kirkland Holiday Cottages: The Byre

Kirkcudbright

High Kirkland Holiday Cottages: The Byre

★ 4.9 (71)

Converted stone byre near Kirkcudbright with hot tub, sleeping 4 across two bedrooms and a single bathroom.

Montys

Castle Douglas

Montys

★ 4.4 (86)

Three-bedroom apartment above a working bar in Castle Douglas, sleeps 9, pets free.

Machermore Castle - South Lodge

Newton Stewart

Machermore Castle - South Lodge

★ 4.0 (108)

Three-bedroom lodge on the Machermore Castle estate near Newton Stewart, with woodland walks and access to Galloway Forest Park.

Machermore Castle - The Bothy

Newton Stewart

Machermore Castle - The Bothy

★ 4.0 (108)

Machermore Castle - The Bothy, Newton Stewart: three-bedroom cottage with river views, fully equipped kitchen and heating included.

Machermore Castle - West Lodge

Newton Stewart

Machermore Castle - West Lodge

★ 4.0 (108)

Four-bedroom lodge on a 30-acre woodland estate near Newton Stewart, with an enclosed garden and free pet stays.

Liftingstane Farmhouse

Thornhill

Liftingstane Farmhouse

★ 5.0 (41)

Four-bedroom farmhouse near Thornhill sleeping 8, with two sitting rooms, enclosed garden and parking for 4 cars.

Liftingstane - Liftingstane Cottage

Thornhill

Liftingstane - Liftingstane Cottage

★ 5.0 (41)

Converted barn with 2 bedrooms near Thornhill in Nithsdale Valley, within reach of walking, fishing and castle gardens.

Whitecroft - Myrtle Cottage

Dalbeattie

Whitecroft - Myrtle Cottage

★ 4.9 (38)

Converted granite barn near Dalbeattie with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, enclosed garden and working farm setting; dog-friendly and walkable to countryside.

Telford Cottages - Telford Manor House

Telford

Telford Cottages - Telford Manor House

★ 4.5 (49)

Telford Manor House, Dumfries and Galloway: 13-bedroom listed manor built by engineer Thomas Telford, sleeps 28 across two kitchens and multiple living spaces.

Telford Cottages - The Coach House

Telford

Telford Cottages - The Coach House

★ 4.5 (49)

The Coach House, Telford: two-bedroom cottage in Dumfries and Galloway countryside, one dog welcome.

Driftwood

Dumfries

Driftwood

★ 4.9 (31)

Single-storey beach house in Dumfries and Galloway sleeping 10, with direct access to sand and level access throughout.

Driftwood Cottage

Dumfries

Driftwood Cottage

★ 4.9 (31)

Two-bedroom cottage near Dumfries with views over the village and sea; enclosed garden and pet-friendly.

Airyhemming Farm

Newton Stewart

Airyhemming Farm

★ 4.4 (38)

Seven-bedroom farmhouse near Newton Stewart with countryside views, hot tub and private fishing on the river.

Airyhemming - Kelbrook

Newton Stewart

Airyhemming - Kelbrook

★ 4.4 (38)

Airyhemming – five-bedroom detached farmhouse near Newton Stewart with hot tub, sauna and countryside views.

Grobdale of Girthon - The Byre

Castle Douglas

Grobdale of Girthon - The Byre

★ 5.0 (24)

Two-bedroom barn conversion near Castle Douglas with underfloor heating, dishwasher, and a wood burner; one dog welcome.

Grobdale of Girthon - The Croft

Castle Douglas

Grobdale of Girthon - The Croft

★ 5.0 (24)

One-bedroom barn conversion on a 65-acre farm estate near Castle Douglas, with underfloor heating and a wood burner.

Grobdale of Girthon - The Dairy

Castle Douglas

Grobdale of Girthon - The Dairy

★ 5.0 (24)

The Dairy, Castle Douglas: a converted barn on a 65-acre estate, sleeping 4 in 2 bedrooms with ground-floor access throughout.

Harbour Row - Gigha

Stranraer

Harbour Row - Gigha

★ 4.9 (24)

Two-bedroom cottage in Drummore village, right by Luce Bay, with open fire and enclosed garden.

Knockinaam House

Stranraer

Knockinaam House

★ 4.9 (22)

Four-bedroom detached house near Stranraer with full kitchen, two living rooms, and parking for six cars.

Blaeberry Cottage

Dumfries & Galloway

Blaeberry Cottage

★ 5.0 (19)

Two-bedroom cottage in Dumfries and Galloway with hot tub and enclosed garden, suitable for families or couples.

Burnfoot of Cluden

Dumfries

Burnfoot of Cluden

★ 4.8 (20)

Eight-bedroom house near Dumfries sleeping 16, with direct access to riverside walks and the Twelve Apostles stone circle.

Kirklauchline Cottage

Stranraer

Kirklauchline Cottage

★ 4.9 (18)

Traditional cottage on the Rhins of Galloway peninsula, 3 miles from Portpatrick, with sea views and enclosed garden.

Kirklauchline Pods - Douglas

Stranraer

Kirklauchline Pods - Douglas

★ 4.9 (18)

Modern pod near Stranraer with sea views, one bedroom, sleeps two, one dog welcome.

Kirklauchline Pods - Keith

Stranraer

Kirklauchline Pods - Keith

★ 4.9 (18)

One-bedroom pod near Stranraer with open-plan living, double bed and shower room; sleeps 2, one dog welcome.

North Lodge

Annan

North Lodge

★ 5.0 (16)

This detached lodge is in the hamlet of Brydekirk near to Annan and can sleep 6 people in three bedrooms.

Peace

Newton Stewart

Peace

★ 5.0 (15)

Peace, a converted byre on a Dumfries and Galloway farm, sleeps 4 in two bedrooms near Newton Stewart's coast.

Quiet

Newton Stewart

Quiet

★ 5.0 (15)

One-bedroom converted byre on an organic farm near Newton Stewart, with access to Machars Peninsula beaches and Galloway Forest Park.

Knocktinkle

Castle Douglas

Knocktinkle

★ 4.7 (18)

Two-bedroom cottage near Castle Douglas with direct access to Mossyard and Carrick beaches, set in a converted Georgian schoolhouse.

Swallow Lodge

Dumfries & Galloway

Swallow Lodge

★ 5.0 (14)

Detached lodge in rural Dumfries and Galloway, sleeps 4, with mountain biking and walking on the doorstep.

East Challoch Farm Dairy Cottage

Stranraer

East Challoch Farm Dairy Cottage

★ 4.9 (14)

Three-bedroom farmhouse cottage near Stranraer with countryside and sea views, sleeping six across dual bathrooms.

River Cottage

Newton Stewart

River Cottage

★ 5.0 (13)

Two-bedroom cottage opposite River Bladnoch near Newton Stewart, with Bladnoch Distillery and Galloway Forest within easy reach.

Woodend

Dumfries

Woodend

★ 5.0 (13)

Two-bedroom cottage near Dumfries where your dog stays free and all rooms are on the ground floor.

Cowar Bothy

Dalbeattie

Cowar Bothy

★ 5.0 (12)

Cowar Bothy, Dalbeattie: fully equipped one-bedroom coastal cottage with wood burner, ensuite shower and enclosed garden.

Wee Dug Hoose

Newton Stewart

Wee Dug Hoose

★ 5.0 (12)

Stone cottage for four near Newton Stewart, with direct access to Machars Peninsula countryside and coast.

Rose Cottage

Port Logan

Rose Cottage

★ 5.0 (11)

Ground-floor cottage for two near Port Logan beach, Dumfries and Galloway, with pets welcome.

Home Farm - The Farmhouse

Stranraer

Home Farm - The Farmhouse

★ 4.8 (12)

Seven-bedroom farmhouse near Stranraer sleeping 18, with hot tub and games room; ideal for large family groups.

Home Farm - The Hawthorns

Stranraer

Home Farm - The Hawthorns

★ 4.8 (12)

Four-bedroom stone cottage near Stranraer with hot tub, sleeping 10, close to Dunragit and local attractions.

Seascape Cottages - Ashgrove

Dumfries

Seascape Cottages - Ashgrove

★ 4.2 (17)

Four-bedroom coastal cottage in Dumfries and Galloway, 500 yards from beach, with hot tub and games room.

Seascape

Dumfries

Seascape

★ 4.2 (17)

Two-bedroom coastal cottage in Dumfries and Galloway with sea views and direct beach access.

Blackloch

Dumfries & Galloway

Blackloch

★ 4.8 (11)

Blackloch, a 3-bedroom farmhouse near Gatehouse of Fleet with ground-floor living and first-floor bedrooms, sleeps 6.

Arbigland Farm - Lapwing Lodge

Dumfries

Arbigland Farm - Lapwing Lodge

★ 4.5 (13)

Two-bedroom ground-floor lodge on Arbigland Estate near Dumfries, with woodburner and coastal access for four guests.

Barnhill Bothy

Moffat

Barnhill Bothy

★ 4.9 (10)

One-bedroom detached cottage near Moffat with a fully equipped kitchen, parking and enclosed garden.

Palmallet Cottage

Newton Stewart

Palmallet Cottage

★ 5.0 (9)

Palmallet Cottage, Newton Stewart: two-bedroom coastal base for families and dogs, with ground-floor layout and enclosed garden.

Crofts Cottages - Marwhin Cottage

Dumfries & Galloway

Crofts Cottages - Marwhin Cottage

★ 4.8 (10)

Detached cottage for four on a 3000-acre Galloway estate, with woodland walks and a stream at your door.

Crofts Cottages - Marwhin House

Dumfries & Galloway

Crofts Cottages - Marwhin House

★ 4.8 (10)

Marwhin House, Dumfries and Galloway: three-bedroom detached cottage with full heating, linen and towels included, sleeps six.

Kestrel Lodge

Dumfries

Kestrel Lodge

★ 4.7 (10)

This welcoming lodge is situated on the outskirts of Dumfries, Scotland and can sleep four people in two bedrooms. There is a £300 GHB on this property.

Kirkennan Lodge

Castle Douglas

Kirkennan Lodge

★ 4.8 (9)

Four-bedroom lodge on the Kirkennan Estate near Castle Douglas, with access to the River Urr and shared grounds.

Arkland Mill

Dumfries & Galloway

Arkland Mill

★ 4.9 (8)

Four-bedroom detached mill house in Dumfries and Galloway, surrounded by hills with woodland walks from the door and beaches within reach.

Corrafeckloch Forest Cottages

Glentrool

Corrafeckloch Forest Cottages

★ 4.0 (12)

This detached cottage is located on the outskirts of Newton Stewart near Kirkcudbright, and can sleep six people in three bedrooms.

Arbigland Farm - Arthurs Cottage

Dumfries

Arbigland Farm - Arthurs Cottage

★ 4.1 (11)

Three-bedroom cottage on a working farm near Dumfries, sleeping 6, with a full kitchen, three ensuite bathrooms and parking for two cars.

Arbigland Farm - Curlew Lodge

Dumfries

Arbigland Farm - Curlew Lodge

★ 4.1 (11)

Wooden lodge on Dumfries coast with two bedrooms, wood burner and private grounds; one dog welcome.

Arbigland Farm - Powillimount Cottage

Dumfries

Arbigland Farm - Powillimount Cottage

★ 4.1 (11)

Three-bedroom coastal cottage near Dumfries sleeping six, a five-minute walk from the beach on a working farm.

Arbigland Farm - Shore Cottage

Dumfries

Arbigland Farm - Shore Cottage

★ 4.1 (11)

Three-bedroom cottage on a working farm with the beach a minute's walk away, near Dumfries.

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We list 375 in Dumfries & Galloway. The best-reviewed are shown first.

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By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Cressfield Villa (4.7/5, 273 reviews), Gatehouse Lodges - Millers Hill (4.9/5, 124 reviews) and Gatehouse Lodges - Silver Birch (4.9/5, 124 reviews).

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