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Dog-Friendly Self-Catering Near Glencoe
Dogs are welcome across all of our lodges, beach houses and cottages on the shore of Loch Linnhe, and this is about as good a base for a four-legged holiday as you will find. The Holly Tree Hotel has a dog-friendly bar and terrace, perfect for dining out with your dog. Here are the practical details, and our favourite walks to do with the dog.
Good to know
Bringing the dog
The practical details, up front.
Dogs are welcome
Bring them along for a charge of £15 per dog, per night, which covers the extra cleaning. Beyond that, your dog is welcome to make themselves at home across our lodges, beach houses and cottages.
Room to sit out
Every property except Wildwood has its own enclosed decking, so the dog can settle outside while you take it easy with a coffee. Wildwood makes up for it with around two acres of its own ground, though it is not fully enclosed, so best keep an eye on them there.
Right on the shore
The Caledonia Way and the shore of Loch Linnhe start from the doorstep, so the first walk of the day is a few steps from the door. For a proper shingle beach, Ardsheal and Cuil Bay are a short drive round the coast.
A vet, just in case
The nearest vet is Crown Vets in Fort William, about half an hour up the road, should you need them during your stay.
Eat out together
A dog-friendly bar right next door
You do not have to leave the dog behind to eat out. At the Holly Tree Hotel, the Captain's Bar, the sea-view terrace and the beer garden all welcome dogs, and you can have a proper meal as well as a drink, both in the bar and out on the terrace looking over Loch Linnhe.
If you would like to start the day the same way, the hotel can serve breakfast with your dog in the Railway Lounge, as long as you book it the night before.
On four legs
Gentle walks, easy on the paws
Short, scenic and mostly level, ideal for a morning stretch.
The Caledonia Way
This level cycle and walking path follows the shore of Loch Linnhe and is reachable more or less from the doorstep of every property. Keep a keen eye out for otters and other wildlife along the water.
Port Appin Cave Walk
About 20 minutes away by car, this short trail takes in some spectacular geological formations and needs only around half an hour at a gentle pace.
Glencoe Lochan
A 10 minute drive brings you to this pretty man-made lochan, with a level loop of about 20 minutes. It is especially lovely in autumn as the leaves turn and drop onto the water.
Sutherland's Grove, Barcaldine
A 20 minute drive away, this woodland offers a choice of trails, from an easy 15 minute stroll to the 'troll trail' over steeper ground and a footbridge. Watch out for the troll.
On four legs
Bigger days for adventurous dogs
For fit dogs and their humans, with a bit more climb in them.
The Pap of Glencoe
Around a 10 minute drive, with parking along the single-track road on the far side of Glencoe village where the path is signed. Allow about 3 hours; it is steep, with a little scrambling near the summit, so best kept for sure-footed dogs.
Sgorr Dhonuill
Park at the forestry car park in Glenachulish, a couple of minutes from us, where signs point the way. This route takes in two Munros, around 6 hours for both, or you can tackle just one for a shorter day out.
The Lost Valley (Coire Gabhail)
About a 15 minute drive, this is the hidden glen where the MacDonalds are said to have concealed their rustled cattle. Easier than the two above at around 2 to 3 hours, though there is a river to cross on the way in.
Highland weather can turn quickly, so check the forecast and pack accordingly, and keep dogs on a lead around sheep and near cliffs and open water. For full route details we always recommend walkhighlands.co.uk.
Before you book
Dog-friendly questions
The things guests ask us most about bringing a dog.
Are dogs allowed at Glencoe Holidays?
Yes. Dogs are welcome across all of our self-catering lodges, beach houses and cottages near Glencoe, at £15 per dog, per night.
How much does it cost to bring a dog?
£15 per dog, per night, which covers the extra cleaning.
Is there a dog-friendly pub or restaurant nearby?
Yes, right next door. The Captain's Bar at the Holly Tree Hotel, its sea-view terrace and the beer garden all welcome dogs, and you can eat as well as drink in the bar and out on the terrace. The hotel can also serve breakfast with your dog in the Railway Lounge if you book the night before.
Are the gardens enclosed for dogs?
Every property except Wildwood has its own enclosed decking so your dog can sit outside. Wildwood instead sits in around two acres of its own ground, which is not fully enclosed. None of the properties have an enclosed garden.
Where is the nearest vet?
Crown Vets in Fort William is the nearest, about half an hour away by car.