The Corrie Hotel, Isle of Arran

The Corrie Hotel is the kind of place that gives dog-friendly a good name: a charming, traditional seaside hotel in the pretty village of Corrie on the Isle of Arran, where dogs and their owners are made genuinely welcome. Guests travelling with dogs come away warmed by the whole experience, from the staff to the setting.

The location alone is a draw, a beautiful spot right on the Arran coast, with rockpools, beach access and sweeping sea views on the doorstep, and the island's remarkable scenery all around for walks. For dog owners, the standout practical feature is the hotel's fenced and gated beer garden across the road, a secure outdoor space where a dog can relax while you enjoy a drink or a bite, which is exactly the sort of thoughtful touch that makes travelling with a dog easy. Inside, guests praise the comfortable sea-view rooms with cosy beds and ensuites, and the staff are repeatedly described as friendly, warm and accommodating, dogs very much included.

As a traditional village hotel it suits dogs that are settled staying in a room-based hotel rather than needing their own private garden, though the secure beer garden helps. There is very little to flag beyond that, with guests' main complaint tending to be having to leave.

It is best suited to a couple or dog owner who want a warm, characterful island hotel with a spectacular coastal setting, genuine dog-friendliness and a secure garden for downtime, as a base for exploring the Isle of Arran with a dog.