1 / 8Rowan Tree Country Hotel
Aviemore, Highland
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A country hotel overlooking Loch Alvie near Aviemore, where dogs book into the king or super king rooms and eat with you in the bar.
Rowan Tree Country Hotel keeps a rural spot overlooking Loch Alvie, three miles south of Aviemore in the Cairngorms National Park, with the Monadhliath Mountains across the water. The family who own and run it have made a dog friendly hotel of it for well behaved dogs, and the walking starts at the door: a stroll down to Loch Alvie is the short one.
Dogs are booked into the king or super king rooms, and should not be left alone in the room. Of the 11 bedrooms no two are alike, some tucked under the eaves, all with Egyptian cotton linen and goose down duvets, and the windows look over Torr Alvie or the loch. The hotel has a drying and boot room and secure storage for skis, bikes and other equipment.
Dogs don't eat in the restaurant or the breakfast room, but the bar takes them for evening meals and breakfasts, which is hardly a punishment: open fireplaces, a snug, local gins and a long row of malt whiskies. The kitchen prepares everything fresh, principally Scottish ingredients, hearty things like fish and chips beside more adventurous fine dining dishes, and breakfast runs to Rowan Tree porridge with double cream and Drambuie.
Star gazing tours and meet the bee tours are on offer, and the hotel keeps resident honey bees away from the building. In the grounds, sit quietly on the terrace and with luck a red squirrel can be spotted in the pines. Loch an Eilein Loop (Rothiemurchus), 2.3 miles off, is the nearest walk we map 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
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- The hotel doesn't say
- Left alone in the room
- Not allowed
- In the bar
- Welcome
- 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
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Fine dining
- Views
- Lake and mountain views
- Parking
- Free parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rowan Tree Country Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from Rowan Tree Country Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Rowan Tree Country 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 Rowan Tree Country Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say whether it charges for dogs, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I eat with my dog at Rowan Tree Country Hotel?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Rowan Tree Country Hotel?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near Rowan Tree Country Hotel?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Loch an Eilein Loop (Rothiemurchus) (2.3 miles), Craigellachie Viewpoint (Aviemore) (2.7 miles) and Braeriach from the Lairig Ghru Path (3.1 miles).
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