1 / 8Glenapp Castle
Ballantrae, South Ayrshire
Yes. Dogs can stay in 4 dog friendly rooms.
A five star castle hotel at Ballantrae, where the dog suites open close to the outdoors and 110 acres of gardens and estate wait outside.
Glenapp Castle stands in its own 110 acres of private gardens and estate on the scenic Southwest Coast of Scotland, with woodlands around it and country and coastal walks and pathways surrounding the castle. A five star dog friendly hotel of 21 bedrooms, it gives a dog a playground right on the doorstep.
In the Castle, three suites are set aside as dog-friendly, each with an entrance close to the outdoors, and the Garden Cottage Suite in the walled gardens comes with an outdoor dog-wash station. Book a dog-friendly room in advance. Doggie guests get a welcome pack of specially selected treats and essential poo bags, two bowls for food and water and some bedding, poo bins are cleaned daily, and dog sitting can be arranged on request. How many dogs can share a suite the hotel doesn't say, so ask at the same time.
Dogs aren't permitted in the castle's public areas. Butlers serve drinks throughout your stay, from the Drawing Room to the Castle Library. The 3 AA Rosette Castle Restaurant serves classical fine Scottish dining, with a daily changing three-course menu or a seven-course tasting menu, while The Azalea in the Victorian Glasshouse serves a relaxed à la carte menu with produce straight from the garden. Lunch at The Azalea with a dog in tow is a question the hotel doesn't mention, so check before booking that table.
Most rooms have cosy working fireplaces and many look out to sea. Tennis, falconry, archery, fishing and cycling are all on offer, and the Glenapp Boat runs day trips to local islands. Ballantrae Beach is 1.3 miles away for your dog, the closest sand on Wildpack's beach list.
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
- 4 dog friendly rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £49 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Not allowed
- In the lounge
- Not allowed
- Eating with your dog
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- A welcome pack, treats, poo bags, bowls, dog beds, a dog wash and dog sitting
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Ballantrae Beach, 1.3 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Fine dining and afternoon tea. 3 AA Rosettes
- Rooms
- Suites
- Views
- Sea views
- Things to do
- Tennis, fishing, cycling and boat trips
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glenapp Castle dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in 4 dog friendly rooms. This comes from Glenapp Castle's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Glenapp Castle?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at Glenapp Castle?
£49 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at Glenapp Castle?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Glenapp Castle?
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 Glenapp Castle?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door.
Is there a dog friendly beach near Glenapp Castle?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Ballantrae Beach, 1.3 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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