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The Holly Tree Hotel

Glencoe, Highland

Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms.

A twenty room hotel on the shore of Loch Linnhe near Glencoe, where every room takes dogs and the Captain's Bar welcomes them while you dine.

The Holly Tree is tucked away on the water's edge at Kentallen, on the shore of Loch Linnhe in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, the Morvern hills across the water. Every room in this dog friendly hotel is open to dogs, and the loch is the real draw for one that swims: throw stones in and watch it go.

Twenty rooms sit along the shore, all of them facing the loch, and what differs between them is outside the window, a balcony, a terrace, or the view on its own. Dogs are asked to keep off the furniture, and the hotel recommends a lead at all times around the building, since there is a main road nearby. The hotel does not state a number of dogs per room, so settle that at booking.

Dogs don't go into the Seafood Restaurant, but the Captain's Bar and the glass-fronted Seaview Terrace both take them, and the same menu is served in either anyway; breakfast with a dog can be set up in the lounge if you say so the night before. Fish and shellfish are landed close by, scallops, mussels and oysters alongside steaks and grills, and an in-house baker turns out something fresh daily.

An indoor heated pool and a hot tub spa look out over the water to the Morvern mountains, and the pool comes with every stay. Dogs are welcome in the beer garden as well, which has the same view over Loch Linnhe. The Seaview Terrace stands on the Sustrans Caledonian Way, so cyclists and walkers break their journeys here. Ganavan Sands, 18.2 miles off, is the dog friendly beach we map closest to the hotel.

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
£15 per night
Left alone in the room
The hotel doesn't say
In the bar
Welcome
In the lounge
Welcome
Eating with your dog
In a dog friendly dining area
In the grounds
Welcome
Dog extras
The hotel doesn't say
Walks from the door
The hotel doesn't say
Nearest dog friendly beach
Ganavan Sands, 18.2 miles

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For You

Spa and pool
Hot tub. Indoor pool
Rooms
Private terraces, ground floor rooms and self catering cottages
Views
Sea and mountain views
Parking
Free parking
Children
Children welcome

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is The Holly Tree Hotel dog friendly?

    Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms. This comes from The Holly Tree Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.

  • How many dogs can I bring to The Holly Tree 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 The Holly Tree Hotel?

    £15 per night.

  • Can I eat with my dog at The Holly Tree Hotel?

    You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar and the lounge.

  • Can I leave my dog in the room at The Holly Tree Hotel?

    The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.

  • Is there a dog friendly beach near The Holly Tree Hotel?

    The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Ganavan Sands, 18.2 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.

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The Holly Tree Hotel, Kentallen Pier, Appin, Argyll PA38 4BY

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