Dog-friendly cottages in the Scottish Borders open up a part of southern Scotland shaped by historic market towns, peaceful villages, rolling hills and the River Tweed.
Gavinton, near Duns, Scottish Borders
from £484
per week
Lauder, Scottish Borders
from £428
per week
Teviothead, near hawick, Scottish borders
from £588
per week
Kelso, Scottish Borders
from £668
per week
Innerleithen, Scottish Borders
from £604
per week
Duns, Scottish Borders
from £508
per week
Coldstream, Southern Scotland
from £618
per week
Hawick, Scottish Borders
from £491
per week
Kelso, Scottish Borders
from £810
per week
Heriot, near Edinburgh, Scottish Borders
from £691
per week
Hawick, Scottish Borders
from £785
per week
Swinton, Southern Scotland
from £908
per week
West Linton, near Peebles, Scottish Borders
from £1,438
per week
Hermitage valley, near newcastleton
from £1,332
per week
Each part of the region feels different: you might book self-catering places near a lively town centre, beside farmland or at the end of a quiet country road. That variety makes it easy to match the setting to the type of self-catering holiday you want.
Melrose Abbey is one of the Borders region’s most visited landmarks, with its ruins standing below the Eildon Hills. Together they capture the area’s rich history and lovely landscape, while nearby paths give you a choice of riverside strolls and bigger hill walks.
Pet-friendly accommodation in the Scottish Borders works especially well when you want walks with your four-legged friend to fill the day and a lovely holiday cottage to return to. If you would rather stay entirely south of the border, compare our full collection of dog-friendly accommodation throughout Northumberland.
The best nearby Northumberland stops depend on where your cottage is, as the Scottish Borders covers a wide area. Coldstream gives a useful starting point for eastern properties. From there, Wooler is a 14-mile drive south.
Wooler sits below the Cheviot Hills and suits visitors who want walking followed by cafés, pubs and lovely shops around the centre. Routes from the edge of town range from short woodland walks to harder climbs, so pet-friendly places to stay in the Scottish Borders can still give you and your canine companion a fantastic Northumberland day out.
For the coast, Berwick-upon-Tweed is 15 miles from Coldstream and takes about 20 minutes by car. Walk the pet-friendly Elizabethan Walls, then continue towards the river or drive to Spittal Beach. Our guide to the best beaches in Northumberland for dogs will help you plan your coastal day. These trips give guests booking pet-friendly cottages in the Scottish Borders a useful choice without sending them farther into Scotland.
Across the collection, dog-friendly cottages in the Scottish Borders range from one-bedroom properties for two to five-bedroom houses sleeping ten. Current listings welcome between one and three furry friends, so check the stated dog limit before you fall in love with a holiday cottage. Couples can choose a period cottage, apartment, or small lodge, while larger families can choose converted farm buildings and country houses with more space.
The best dog-friendly holiday cottages in the Scottish Borders make holidaying with dogs a little easier. Look for enclosed gardens, free private parking, easy-to-clean hard floors near the entrance and space to dry wet leads. A nice big sitting room, wood burner or hot tub are not to be sniffed at after a long walk, while garden and barbecue facilities are ideal for summer nights at the cottage. If beach walks matter most, these cottages by the sea will narrow the search to stays close to the water.
For more choice, compare all dog-friendly breaks in Northumberland before choosing your base.
