1 / 8The Creggans Inn
Strachur, Argyll and Bute
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 2 dogs per room.
An historic inn on the shores of Loch Fyne at Strachur, where a dog sits with you in the Bar area and towels come out for wet coats.
The village of Strachur lies on the eastern shore of Loch Fyne, in the Cowal Peninsula of Argyll, and The Creggans Inn is the historic building on the shores of the loch. What makes it a dog friendly inn worth trusting is how plainly it sets out its terms: well behaved dogs are accommodated, and towels come out for cleaning or drying a wet one.
A room takes one large dog or two small dogs, and the house rules are specific. Dogs are kept off the furniture, beds included, and they can't be left unaccompanied in the bedrooms unless a cage is used. At meal times the inn finds it best to keep a dog in the familiar surroundings of your car, unless you are eating from the Bistro menu in the Bar. Among the Loch View rooms, the toile de Jouy one sits under the eaves on the second floor.
Dogs join you in the Bar area; the Lounges, MacPhunns Bistro and the Loch Fyne dining room are not for them. Order from the Bistro menu in the Bar and your dog stays beside you. The chefs work with produce from loch, glen and mountainside, and breakfast in the Loch Fyne dining room comes with five picture windows over the gardens and the loch beyond.
Beyond the rooms there is a gift shop in the reception area with local arts and crafts, and MacPhunn whisky is still poured here. The inn is three stars and children are welcome. Wildpack lists Kilmory Sands as the nearest dog friendly beach, 19.3 miles off, with the Inveraray Castle and Loch Fyne Shore Walk 4.3 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
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- 1 large dog or 2 small dogs per room
- Dog fee
- The hotel doesn't say
- Left alone in the room
- Not allowed
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- Not allowed
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Towels
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Kilmory Sands, 19.3 miles
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For You
- Views
- Lake views
- Children
- Children welcome
- Awards
- Scottish Inn of the Year in 2014
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Creggans Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Creggans Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Creggans Inn?
Up to 2 dogs per room. Limits the hotel states: 1 large dog or 2 small dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Creggans Inn?
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 The Creggans 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 Creggans Inn?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near The Creggans Inn?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Inveraray Castle and Loch Fyne Shore Walk (4.3 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Creggans Inn?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Kilmory Sands, 19.3 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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