1 / 8The Loans Inn
Troon, South Ayrshire
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A former coaching inn in the village of Loans near Troon, with dedicated dog rooms, a treat waiting on arrival and walking routes from the door.
Four times named Small Hotel of the Year at the Scottish Golf Tourism Awards, The Loans Inn is a boutique hotel, country pub and restaurant in the village of Loans, minutes from Troon. It runs as a dog friendly hotel with everything mapped out for you, from the doggy bins and towel point to the two doggy doors, one by reception at the rear and one on the main street.
Dogs stay in dedicated dog friendly rooms, two at most per room. Call the team to book and they'll allocate a suitable room, and tell them ahead of time that a dog is joining you. A treat is waiting in the room on arrival, since travelling is hungry work, and doggy towels for mucky paws are at the doggy station. Bring your dog's own bed, lead, food and toys. The hotel prefers your dog to stay with you rather than be left unattended in the room, but if you are dining without your dog or using the leisure facilities at The Gailes Hotel, display the doggy door hanger and tell reception. The room isn't serviced while a dog is left in it.
Eating together happens in the dedicated doggy areas, subject to availability, though not in the main restaurant or on the upstairs outdoor terrace. In the warmer months you and your dog can dine al fresco in the sunken beer garden. Breakfast and brunch run through to lunch, dinner and afternoon tea, with quality Scottish produce and the signature Loans Steak Pie.
Various routes leave from the door, and the Fullarton Woods and Fairy Trail is a 25 minute walk via the Smugglers' Trail, with a park beside the inn. Wildpack's map puts Barassie Beach, its closest dog friendly beach, 1.4 miles from the inn.
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
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £15 per night
- Left alone in the room
- Allowed
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- Treats, towels and bowls
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Barassie Beach, 1.4 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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- Eating and drinking
- All day dining and afternoon tea
- Rooms
- Suites and self catering cottages
- Awards
- Small Hotel of the Year (Scottish Golf Tourism Awards), Golf Hotel of the Year (Scottish Golf Tourism Awards)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Loans Inn dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Loans Inn's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Loans Inn?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Loans Inn?
£15 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Loans Inn?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Loans Inn?
Yes, the hotel says dogs can be left in the room.
Are there dog walks near The Loans Inn?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door.
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Loans Inn?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Barassie Beach, 1.4 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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