Dog-friendly cottages on the Shetland Isles are a great base from which to explore the gorgeous, rugged landscape with your four-legged friends. Whether you want a small cottage for two or a larger home for the whole clan, you’ll find pet-friendly, self-catering accommodation to suit your needs. Situated between Scotland and Norway, you and your canine companions will be spoilt for choice when it comes to coastal walks, wide-open spaces and breathtaking views. Perhaps you’d prefer to explore on two wheels with your dog following behind, in which case, there are lots of cycling routes too. Be sure to take your binoculars wherever you go, so you can spot the islands’ stunning wildlife, such as otters, seals, orcas and, of course, the ponies.
Shetland Isles dog-friendly holiday cottages offer guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the unspoilt, natural beauty of the archipelago. With over 100 islands to discover, there are so many wonderful sights to see. The beaches are immaculate, the cliffs are dramatic and the tranquillity is bliss. As well as spectacular scenery, there is also a wealth of UK and Viking history, dating back 4,000 years to the Bronze Age. Impressive monuments and sites such as Mousa Broch, Jarlshof and Old Scatness are particular favourites with visitors. Shetland is also famous for a range of crafts and produce, which can be found across the islands. If you visit during autumn or winter, you might be lucky enough to see the Northern Lights.