Dog-friendly cottages in Stranraer

Self-catering dog-friendly holiday cottages in Stranraer

See our tempting selection of dog-friendly cottages in Stranraer, and find the ideal self-catering accommodation for your family. Set in Dumfries and Galloway in south-west Scotland, this former ferry port enjoys a sheltered spot in the bay of Loch Ryan, warmed by the Gulf Stream. Enjoy family and dog-friendly beaches nearby including Marine Lake Beach and Cockle Shore Beach, or further along sits Sandhead Beach (7 miles). Potter around Stranraer’s 19th-century harbour where you’ll find the original pier. And visit Portpatrick (8 miles) where you can hike a clifftop path to the romantic ruins of Dunskey Castle. Choose self-catering holiday accommodation with dog-friendly features, perhaps an enclosed garden, or close to a hound-loving pub so the whole family can enjoy the best holiday experience.

Venture north-west of Stranraer to the Marian Tower monument (4 miles) on Craigendarroch Hill for views towards the Firth of Clyde. Green-fingered guests should visit Castle Kennedy Gardens (5 miles), or Glenwhan Gardens in Glenluce (6 miles), all manner of plants grow here. Bookworms must visit Wigtown (26 miles), Scotland’s National Book Town, which boasts numerous bookshops and a popular literary festival. Discover Port Logan village (14 miles) on the South Rhins of Galloway where you’ll find a 19th-century bell tower and sandy beaches with rocky outcrops – ideal for rock pooling fun. In the home of golf, you’re never far from a fairway; try Castle Kennedy (3 miles) and Portpatrick (8 miles). Choose one of our Stranraer dog-friendly holiday cottages and enjoy a pet-friendly welcome throughout this region.