Bring your furry friend to some Scottish Countryside with Handpicked Cottages. 

Handpicked cottages is proud to present a range of cottages in South Scotland, which are perfect for bringing you canine companion with you. We know that for dog lovers, no holiday is complete without your dog. However, you don’t want to compromise luxuriousness.

Our range of cottages provide great access to local cities Glasgow and Edinburgh. Why not take a trip to Edinburgh to visit the castle or take in the inspiration behind Harry Potter? Failing that, why not visit in August for the world famous Edinburgh Fringe? Edinburgh has a massive history to enjoy. Edinburgh Castle, for instance was first inhabited in the second century AD. We’re proud to present a range of Dog friendly cottages in Southern Scotland from which to choose.

Only an hour from Edinburgh via train, Glasgow is the most populous city in Scotland. Bars, pus and clubs, Glasgow has it all. European City of Culture since 1990, Glasgow has a thriving music, dramatic and operatic scene. From The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall to the King’s Theatre, there is plenty of opportunity to enjoy some culture.

Dog Friendly Cottages in Southern Scotland

Holidaying in Scotland provides a fantastic mixture of urban and rural scenery. As above, Edinburgh and Glasgow are a stone’s throw from our dog friendly cottages in Southern Scotland. Meanwhile, the glacial landscapes of Scotland provide a fantastic opportunity to blow away the cobwebs.

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is an hour from Glasgow, offering a fantastic range of stunning landscapes to enjoy. Carron Valley on the other hand, offers activities such as swimming, sailing or mountain biking through the gorgeous valley.

Southern Scotland’s geography offers an incredibly diverse range of scenery. From uplands to beautiful coastline, we are sure that you and your dog will have a fantastic time! Clyde Murishiel Regional park, on the South West Coast offers sailing and plenty of walking trails.

Handpicked Cottages' Selection

Our cottages are aimed to create the best possible experience for you, your family, your pet, or your loved ones. Here are just two of our cottages that we believe encapsulate what we have to offer:

• For that group getaway in style, Mansefield house is perfect. On the shore of Loch Lomond, this beautiful cottage sleeps up to 12 in extreme luxury. Furthermore, sailing, swimming and other activities are just on your doorstep. Mansefield House
• Situated in Loch Lomond National park, this award-winning park is the perfect family retreat. Sleeping 5, this pet-friendly luxury cottage comes complete with gym, games room and a loch view. Merlin Cottage at Portnellan.