1 / 8Apex Dunblane Hydro
Stirling
Yes. Dogs can stay in most rooms.
A hotel with Victorian character above Dunblane, in ten acres of Stirlingshire countryside, where most bedrooms take one medium-sized dog.
Set above the town of Dunblane in ten acres of Stirlingshire countryside, Apex Dunblane Hydro blends Victorian character with a more modern touch, and views that stretch for miles. Wood trails, Dunblane Cathedral and independent shops and pubs are all close by. Most of the bedrooms take a dog, and a health club is on site, so this dog friendly hotel suits a stay where the walking is only half of it.
A maximum of one medium-sized dog per room is permitted in most bedrooms, so the size of yours is the thing to square away first. Rooms run from doubles to spacious suites, each with touches of Scottish heritage, and the family rooms are designed to help everyone relax. Whether the room can be left with a dog in it the hotel does not say, so ask the team.
There are designated dog friendly public areas and dining areas where you can eat with one, though the main restaurant is not among them. The kitchen runs from hearty breakfasts to relaxed dinners, and family dining, afternoon tea and drinks all come with a view of the countryside.
The Hydro Health Club holds a 17-metre heated indoor pool, a bubble pool, a steam room and a sauna, and a gym with cardio and strength machines. Golf, Stirling Castle and Bridge of Allan are all a short drive. Dumyat from Pendreich by the Hill Path sits 2.8 miles away on our walks map, with Doune Castle and the River Teith 3.7 miles off, both of them good ground for a dog.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- Most rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- one medium-sized dog per room in most bedrooms
- Dog fee
- £25 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Spa and pool
- Sauna and steam room. Indoor pool
- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea
- Rooms
- Suites
- Things to do
- Gym
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Apex Dunblane Hydro dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in most rooms. This comes from Apex Dunblane Hydro's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Apex Dunblane Hydro?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book. Limits the hotel states: one medium-sized dog per room in most bedrooms.
Is there a charge for dogs at Apex Dunblane Hydro?
£25 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at Apex Dunblane Hydro?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Apex Dunblane Hydro?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near Apex Dunblane Hydro?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Dumyat from Pendreich by the Hill Path (2.8 miles) and Doune Castle and the River Teith (3.7 miles).
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