Craigdhu Country House
Craigdhu Country House sits in its own grounds on the rural outskirts of Dumfries, offering a peaceful and genuinely dog-friendly base for exploring the county town and the wider eastern Galloway landscape. The house itself is elegant without being stuffy, and the welcome extended to dogs reflects the owners’ own love of the outdoors.
The Setting
The property is set in several acres of grounds including an enclosed garden area where dogs can be exercised off-lead. The surrounding farmland and quiet country lanes provide easy walking directly from the door, while the Dumfries and Galloway countryside opens up quickly in every direction for more ambitious days on the hill.
Dog Policy
Dogs are welcome in all rooms at a charge of £12.50 per dog per night, with a maximum of two dogs. The enclosed garden is available for off-lead exercise at any time. A drying room is available for wet coats and muddy kit, which is an invaluable practical detail for a walking holiday in Scotland.
Dumfries and Beyond
Dumfries itself is a lively market town with strong Robert Burns connections – the Burns House Museum and the Globe Inn (Burns’s favourite howff) are worth visiting. Sweetheart Abbey at New Abbey, the magnificent Caerlaverock Castle, and the National Nature Reserve at Caerlaverock are all within easy reach for dog-friendly day trips.
Book Your Stay
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