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Duns, Scottish Borders
A five star lodge for two at Duns in the Scottish Borders, with a hot tub in the enclosed garden and the town within walking distance, two dogs welcome.
Duns is a Borders market town that has kept hold of its own centre, and Viewlaw Lodge sits close enough to walk into it. That counts for more than it sounds when two dogs are on the booking, because the day can start on foot instead of in the car. This is a five star dog friendly build for two. What sells it is round the back: an enclosed garden with a hot tub standing in the middle of it.
It is small and finished to a standard that does not often come with a dog allowance. One king size bedroom, a bathroom with a shower over the bath, a lounge built around its wood burner with a Smart TV above, and an espresso machine for people who take the first hour seriously. Everything sits on one level. The garden is enclosed on every side, with the hot tub, the seating and a gas BBQ arranged around it, and a dog goes straight out of the door into the whole of it.
Two people and two dogs is precisely the party this was built for. No rota for the bathroom, no negotiation over bedrooms, and the entire operation runnable from the sofa. The hot tub earns its keep after a long day in the Lammermuirs, and the dogs get the run of the garden while that happens, which suits all four parties.
The Borders here are farmland lifting towards the Lammermuir Hills, threaded with quiet lanes and drove roads. The coast is the other way: Thorntonloch's sand lies 13 miles north, with the John Muir Way running the shore from Dunbar and open to dogs along its length. Most people drive through this corner on the way to somewhere else.
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from £505 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with hot tub, seating area and gas BBQ | On-street parking available on a first come, first served basis | Shops, pubs, restaurants within 0
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Rooms
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £505 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Hot tub, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Viewlaw Lodge from £505 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Viewlaw Lodge dog friendly?
Yes, and it's been genuinely built with dogs in mind rather than simply tolerating them. Viewlaw Lodge welcomes up to two dogs, with an enclosed garden they can access directly from the door — no leads required once you're out there.
Are dogs allowed at Viewlaw Lodge year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and nothing about the setup suggests otherwise. The enclosed garden and single-level layout work just as well in winter as summer, and the wood burner makes a cold Borders evening a fairly appealing prospect for the whole party.
What should I know before visiting Viewlaw Lodge with my dog?
The lodge is set up for exactly two people and two dogs — that's the party it was designed for, so don't expect to squeeze in more. The enclosed garden means your dogs have a safe space to run freely, and the town of Duns is close enough to walk into, which is handy when you want to head out without putting everyone in the car.
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Viewlaw Lodge from £505 for 7 nights
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