1 / 8Mabie House Hotel
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A 17th century country house hotel in Mabie Forest near Dumfries, with traffic free forest paths and walks right on hand for you and your dog.
You may see red squirrels, buzzards, roe deer and owls along the forest paths around Mabie House Hotel, a 17th century country house in its own grounds and gardens in the heart of Mabie Forest, a short drive from Dumfries on the Solway Coast. It has always been a dog friendly hotel, with the forest's vast array of traffic free paths and walks, where you and your dog can explore to your heart's content.
The house has thirteen rooms, two of them suites, and dogs stay in a selection of them, provided they are well behaved and fully house trained. Let the team know ahead of time that you're bringing a dog, then pack the kit: the hotel asks guests to bring bedding, feed and water bowls, utensils and food. Beds and furniture are off limits to dogs, the rooms aren't for use as kennels, and dogs aren't to be left unattended at any time. Mabie House doesn't mention how many dogs one room can take, so settle that on the phone.
The restaurant areas don't admit dogs, a rule worth knowing before you plan your evenings. The kitchen works closely with local meat, game, fruit and veg suppliers, with everything from three course dinners to afternoon tea, and breakfast, from a full Scottish cooked breakfast to lighter options, comes with your stay.
A cup of tea and a scone suits the end of a forest walk, and the wildlife here is well used to walkers and cyclists passing by. Mabie Forest: Dalshinnie Glen Trail, a Wildpack walk, is just 0.1 miles off, and when you and your dog want a longer day, Criffel from Ardwall sits 4.6 miles away.
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
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £20 per stay
- Left alone in the room
- Not allowed
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- Not in the dining areas
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Rockcliffe Beach, 12.4 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea
- Rooms
- Suites
- Parking
- Free parking
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mabie House Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from Mabie House Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Mabie House Hotel?
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 Mabie House Hotel?
£20 per stay.
Can I eat with my dog at Mabie House Hotel?
Dogs aren't allowed in the dining areas.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Mabie House Hotel?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near Mabie House Hotel?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Mabie Forest: Dalshinnie Glen Trail (0.1 miles) and Criffel from Ardwall (4.6 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near Mabie House Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Rockcliffe Beach, 12.4 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Mabie House Hotel, Mabie Forest, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2 8HB
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