1 / 17Loch Cottage - Colvend
Colvend, Dumfries and Galloway
A restored villa for four above Colvend on the Galloway coast, with an enclosed tiered garden, two lounges and views towards White Loch, two dogs welcome.
The garden at Loch Cottage climbs away from the house in tiers, lawn giving way to patio, and all of it is enclosed. For two dogs that is a hill to own rather than a square to pace, and it is the reason this restored villa above Colvend reads as a dog friendly stay for four and not simply a handsome house with a view towards White Loch.
The ground floor opens into one bright social room where the kitchen, the seating and a wood burner share the light coming down through the roof skylights. A second, quieter lounge sits off it facing the water. Upstairs a king size bedroom takes the dual aspect and a twin looks the same way, with a bathroom on the mid landing and a shower room above. The dogs will identify the warm spot by the burner within four minutes of arriving and hold it for the week.
Colvend calls itself the Secret Coast and mostly gets away with it. The shore here is a sequence of small rocky bays rather than one long beach, which serves dogs better than it sounds: each is a separate expedition with its own rockpools and its own smells, and the tide rearranges them twice a day. A pottery studio and a farm shop are the local commerce.
Rockcliffe's bay is 6.2 miles off and open to dogs, with the coastal path running on around the headland to Kippford. The forest track between Colvend and Dalbeattie is the standing inland option. Westward, Threave's estate and its island castle on the Dee make an easy day, and two dogs will have covered more of Galloway by Friday than most visitors manage in a fortnight.
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from £750 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Outside, there is an enclosed tiered garden with a lawn and patio area; it is a peaceful place to sit out, read a book and relax
- Dog Facilities
- Secure field
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £750 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Loch Cottage - Colvend from £750 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Loch Cottage - Colvend dog friendly?
Yes, Loch Cottage welcomes up to two dogs. The property has an enclosed tiered garden that gives dogs proper room to roam rather than just a patch to pace, which makes it genuinely well suited to a dog-friendly stay rather than simply tolerant of one.
Are dogs allowed at Loch Cottage - Colvend year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions, so it's worth contacting the property directly to confirm availability for your dates. That said, the cottage and the surrounding Colvend coast offer plenty of appeal in any season, with rocky bays and forest tracks that work well whatever the weather.
What should I know before visiting Loch Cottage - Colvend with my dog?
The garden is enclosed and tiered, so dogs have space to explore safely without the need for constant supervision outside. Inside, there's a wood burner in the main open-plan living area — expect your dogs to claim the warm spot beside it almost immediately. The local area offers good walking options, including rocky bays along the Colvend shore, a coastal path from Rockcliffe to Kippford around 6 miles away, and a forest track between Colvend and Dalbeattie for inland days.
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Loch Cottage - Colvend from £750 for 7 nights
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