1 / 8The Ballinluig Inn
Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A roadside inn in the village of Ballinluig near Pitlochry, with dog friendly rooms and a bar and bistro that welcome four-legged friends.
The Ballinluig Inn stands in the village of Ballinluig, a few miles from Pitlochry, and started life as a traditional roadside inn close to the River Tummel. Anglers and hillwalkers have been stopping here for decades, which says most of what you need to know about it as a dog friendly inn: a base for Highland Perthshire with a bar at the end of the day.
Some rooms are dog friendly; tell the inn in advance and it will book you into the right space. One of them is on the ground floor, in the Annexe. It can be set up as a super king or two singles, with a desk, a chair and an en suite shower room. How many dogs can come, and what happens if you want to go out without the dog, the inn does not say, so ask as you book.
The bar is the heart of the place, a relaxed, pet-friendly room where everyone feels at home, and the bar and bistro make a comfortable, friendly space for all, dogs included. Beers, spirits and wines come from local breweries and distilleries, Scottish whiskies among them. The kitchen cooks Scottish and British dishes fresh to order from locally sourced ingredients, and once a month a Scottish folk band plays live.
Rooms are bed and breakfast, with take-away breakfasts if you want to set off early, and there is a cosy lounge area to use. Each one has an en suite bathroom, tea and coffee things, towels and bath sheets. Pitlochry is a short drive, with its shops, cafes and the Pitlochry Dam and Fish Ladder, and the River Tay and Loch Faskally are among the places to walk nearby. Back at the inn, the bar is where the dog settles.
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
- The hotel doesn't say
- 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
- 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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- Rooms
- Ground floor rooms
- Parking
- Free parking
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Ballinluig Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The Ballinluig Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Ballinluig Inn?
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 The Ballinluig Inn?
£20 per stay.
Can I eat with my dog at The Ballinluig Inn?
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 The Ballinluig Inn?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
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