1 / 8The Galley of Lorne Inn
Ardfern, Argyll and Bute
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms.
A 17th century drovers inn on the lochside at Ardfern, seven boutique bedrooms and dogs accepted in all of them, plus the public bar.
The Galley of Lorne Inn sits on the lochside in the village of Ardfern, on Scotland's west coast, an historic 17th Century Drovers Inn whose public bar occupies the oldest part of the building, circa 1680. There are seven boutique bedrooms, recently refurbished, and the inn works as a dog friendly inn without caveats about which room you get: pets are accepted in all rooms.
Pets are permitted in their owners' rooms, in the public bar and around the public area of the grounds, and the inn asks that dogs are supervised at all times. Everything is on one level, with the Uist and Gigha suites recommended for guests with disabilities. Most of the rooms look over Loch Craignish, or over the garden towards the burn and church.
Dogs aren't allowed in the lounge. The Public Bar is where a dog is welcome: a traditional Scottish pub in the oldest part of the inn, with a roaring fire and an ever changing array of real ales. Whether a meal can be taken there with the dog the inn does not mention, so put that question in before you arrive.
The restaurant and function room has a picture window over Loch Craignish and seats 120 for events, with a chef who works with local ingredients including seafood and game. Children are welcome. Kilmartin Glen Cairns and Temple Wood Stone Circles is 3.9 miles away on our walks map, and Port Ban Beach, 12.1 miles out, is the dog friendly beach we put nearest.
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
- All rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £10 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- Not allowed
- Eating with your dog
- Not in the restaurant
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Port Ban Beach, 12.1 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Galley of Lorne Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms. This comes from The Galley of Lorne Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Galley of Lorne 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 Galley of Lorne Inn?
£10 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Galley of Lorne Inn?
The hotel says dogs aren't allowed in its restaurant, and doesn't say where else you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Galley of Lorne Inn?
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 The Galley of Lorne Inn?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Kilmartin Glen Cairns and Temple Wood Stone Circles (3.9 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Galley of Lorne Inn?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Port Ban Beach, 12.1 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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