1 / 9The Nook - Dumfries And Galloway
Balmaclellan, Dumfries and Galloway
A spacious single level cottage for two near Balmaclellan in Galloway, with oak beams, an enclosed lawned garden, a four acre enclosed dog field nearby and three dogs welcome.
Three dogs are welcome at The Nook, a cosy, dog friendly cottage for couples near Balmaclellan, with Galloway Forest Park on its very doorstep. Better still for the dogs, a fully enclosed dog exercise field of four acres is provided 500 yards from the cottage, so they can stretch their legs while you watch.
The cottage is spacious and set out on one level, and original farmhouse doors and oak beams give it an authentic countryside feel. The contemporary kitchen and dining room is a sociable space for a lazy breakfast or a romantic supper, with lovely views over the landscape at the rear, and next door the spacious living room, where the dogs settle after a day in the forest, has French doors to the garden, Sky TV with Netflix, and a double sofa bed for two extra guests.
The bedroom is a bright and airy double with a comfy bed, and the bathroom has a shower. Outside, the spacious enclosed garden is set to lawn, with a picnic bench for a glass of wine in the last of the sun while the dogs roll on the grass. The Nook is decorated for Christmas, too.
The local hotel with a bar and restaurant is 2.5 miles away, a good distance for a charming country walk with the dogs, and Mochrum Fell, Cairnsmore and Fell of Fleet are all within reach for a summit. Loch Ken is teeming with pike, roach, perch and bream, an outdoor activity centre nearby offers windsurfing, archery, kayaking and mountain biking, and otters, red kite and red deer are there to spot. Stargazing at one of the Dark Sky Association's accredited dark spots rounds off the day.
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from £298 for 7 nights
The Nook - Dumfries And Galloway takes 3 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 3 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with picnic bench | Parking to the front of the property | Shops and pubs 4 miles away | Fully enclosed dog exercise field provided with 4 acres of space 500 yards away from property |
- Dog Facilities
- Dog walking area
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Rooms
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £298 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Wifi
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Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is The Nook - Dumfries And Galloway dog friendly?
The Nook is genuinely built around dogs — it welcomes up to three, which is unusually generous for a one-bedroom cottage. The setup includes an enclosed private garden for day-to-day use and, just 500 yards up the track, a shared four-acre fully enclosed field for proper off-lead running. It's exactly the kind of arrangement that's hard to find but makes a real difference when you're travelling with a pack.
Are dogs allowed at The Nook - Dumfries And Galloway year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions on dogs, and with an enclosed garden and a four-acre exercise field on hand, the setup is well suited to year-round visits. For confirmation of availability at specific times of year, it's worth checking directly with the property.
What should I know before visiting The Nook - Dumfries And Galloway with my dog?
The cottage accepts up to three dogs and everything is on the ground floor, so there's no awkward stair-navigating for anyone. The enclosed garden handles the daily routine, while the four-acre enclosed field along the track gives dogs room to really stretch out. Walking starts directly from the road outside, with forest trails near New Galloway and the Raiders Road within easy reach.
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The Nook - Dumfries And Galloway from £298 for 7 nights
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