The Douglas Boathouse
Newton, Scotland
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Why we love it
Dog treats and lochside rock rummaging for the mutt, fabulous food and sunsets on the water for you. Hiking the glens and naps by the wood burner for you both
What you'll love
Dogs will love
- Staring at the complimentary treat jar until you give in
- Sampling dog beer at the Fyne Ales Brewery Tap
- Snuffling on the rocky loch shore right outside
Humans will love
- Incredible sunset views from the sofa or the balcony
- The nautical and historical artefacts scattered around the space
- Keeping an eye out for red squirrels, seals and sea birds
The place
If your dog didn’t drag you out, you could end up sitting all day on the balcony here, just watching the water. Sunsets are spectacular, seals and seabirds are worth keeping an eye out for and, if the night gets chilly, you can retreat into the lounge and the corner sofa by the wood burner. When the dog does demand a walk, you have plenty of scope, from the loch’s shoreline to the deep woodlands of Puck's Glen or the paths around Castle Lachlan. If you want to end the day with a great dinner out, you’ll need to drive, with the Fyne Ales Brewery Tap and the famous Inver restaurant about 20 minutes away but well worth the trip. The former even serves dog beer! That being said, The Douglas Boathouse is a great place to rock up with everything you need and switch off for a couple of days.