# 20 Dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs in Dumfries & Galloway (2026)

> 20 dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs in Dumfries & Galloway, best reviewed first — including The Harbour Inn. Ratings, locations and details.

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20 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Dumfries & Galloway](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/hotels)

[Dog-friendly 20](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 97](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/hotels/family-friendly) [4-5 star 5](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/hotels/four-and-five-star)

[Newton Stewart The Harbour Inn ★ 4.7 (905) A relaxed harbourside pub-hotel in Garlieston, well suited to families and dog owners after a quiet Dumfries and Galloway break with sea views.](https://staycation.co.uk/garlieston/hotels/the-harbour-inn) [Moffat Buccleuch Arms Hotel ★ 4.7 (703) A traditional hotel on Moffat's High Street, with secure parking and drying rooms that make it a favourite stop for bikers and cyclists.](https://staycation.co.uk/moffat/hotels/buccleuch-arms-hotel) [Castle Douglas Masonic Arms Gatehouse ★ 4.5 (923) A straightforward inn in Gatehouse of Fleet, good for families or golf-and-fishing breaks with free parking on site and Threave Gardens close by.](https://staycation.co.uk/gatehouse-of-fleet/hotels/masonic-arms-gatehouse) [Newton Stewart Creebridge House Hotel ★ 4.6 (591) A former country house in Minnigaff, just over the river from Newton Stewart, with Galloway Forest Park on its doorstep.](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/hotels/creebridge-house-hotel) [Dumfries Holiday Inn Dumfries ★ 4.3 (914) A modern chain hotel set within the parkland of the Crichton Estate, ten minutes from Dumfries town centre with a restaurant and event spaces.](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/hotels/holiday-inn-dumfries) [Lockerbie Days Inn Lockerbie Annandale Water ★ 4.1 (961) A 42-room motorway hotel at Annandale Water services on the A74(M) near Lockerbie, with a lakeside garden and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/lockerbie/hotels/days-inn-lockerbie-annandale-water) [Gretna Days Inn Gretna Green ★ 3.9 (1,205) A no-fuss motorway stopover at Gretna's Welcome Break services, suited to overnight breaks and pet-friendly road trips across South Scotland.](https://staycation.co.uk/gretna/hotels/days-inn-gretna-green) [Dumfries Friars Carse Country House Hotel ★ 4.3 (603) Country house hotel near Dumfries with 21 rooms, an open-fire lobby, gardens and free parking, close to Drumlanrig Castle.](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/hotels/friars-carse-country-house-hotel) [Castle Douglas The Market Inn Hotel ★ 4.6 (357) A small, no-fuss hotel in Castle Douglas for travellers who want a comfortable base near Threave Castle and Galloway Forest Park without the fuss.](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/hotels/the-market-inn-hotel) [Moffat Annandale Arms Hotel ★ 4.5 (272) A traditional High Street hotel in Moffat, well suited to families and walkers wanting hearty food and easy parking on a Galloway break.](https://staycation.co.uk/moffat/hotels/annandale-arms-hotel) [Lockerbie The Kings Arms Hotel ★ 4.2 (357) Traditional 13-room hotel and bar-restaurant on Lockerbie's High Street, with free on-site parking and a garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/lockerbie/hotels/the-kings-arms-hotel) [Gretna Surrone House - Guest house ★ 4.9 (151) A six-room guest house on Annan Road in Gretna, with breakfast included and a garden setting, close to Stony Holme Golf Club.](https://staycation.co.uk/gretna/hotels/surrone-house-guest-house) [Castle Douglas Ernespie House Hotel ★ 4.5 (217) Ernespie House Hotel in Castle Douglas has its own bridal suite and wedding venue, plus free parking and a restaurant and bar on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/hotels/ernespie-house-hotel) [Thornhill Trigony House Hotel ★ 4.6 (186) A small country house hotel near Thornhill with woodland gardens, a rustic-cuisine restaurant and a strong reputation for welcoming dogs.](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/hotels/trigony-house-hotel) [Thornhill Nithbank Country Estate 5 Star GOLD ★ 4.6 (186) Adults-only B&B in Thornhill, in the Nith Valley, with en-suite rooms, a bar and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/thornhill/hotels/nithbank-country-estate-5-star-gold) [Thornhill Trigony House Hotel and Garden Spa ★ 4.6 (186) A former shooting lodge on the A76 near Closeburn, Trigony House Hotel and Garden Spa pairs a garden spa with an on-site restaurant.](https://staycation.co.uk/closeburn/hotels/trigony-house-hotel-and-garden-spa) [Stranraer The Swan Inn ★ 4.5 (192) A pet-friendly Stranraer inn near Dunskey Golf Club and Stranraer Harbour, with free parking and an on-site restaurant and bar.](https://staycation.co.uk/stranraer/hotels/the-swan-inn) [Newton Stewart Barholm Accommodation ★ 4.9 (99) A relaxed B&B on St John Street in Newton Stewart, well suited to walkers, cyclists and anglers exploring Dumfries and Galloway.](https://staycation.co.uk/newton-stewart/hotels/barholm-accommodation) [Castle Douglas Douglas House ★ 4.9 (83) For travellers who want a well-kept, no-fuss base in Castle Douglas, this B&B on Queen Street pairs comfortable rooms with a hearty breakfast.](https://staycation.co.uk/castle-douglas/hotels/douglas-house) [Kirkcudbright Crown and Anchor ★ 4.9 (59) Crown and Anchor is a straightforward B&B on Dundrennan's High Street, with free on-site parking and a garden for relaxing after a day out.](https://staycation.co.uk/dundrennan/hotels/crown-and-anchor)

## Quick answers

How many dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs are there in Dumfries & Galloway?+

We list 20 in Dumfries & Galloway. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs in Dumfries & Galloway are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: The Harbour Inn (4.7/5, 905 reviews), Buccleuch Arms Hotel (4.7/5, 703 reviews) and Masonic Arms Gatehouse (4.5/5, 923 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.