Booking FAQ

Dog Friendly Scotland is an online platform where you can find a wonderful assortment of dog friendly holiday accommodation, businesses and services. 

Holiday accommodation, businesses and services listed, are owned and advertised by our subscribers. Dog Friendly Scotland does not own or manage those businesses listed on our website. 

Once you have found the accommodation you like, you can book directly with the accommodation by clicking the 'Book Now' button on the accommodation page.

You may also contact the owner directly using the booking enquiry form or call them using the number on the accommodation page.

No. Dog Friendly Scotland does not charge any booking fees to its website visitors.

Any bookings are made between you and the business owner and when you book direct you should not pay any booking fees.

Beware! If you book accommodation or services through a third-party site that our owners also advertise on (like Airbnb, Booking.com or VRBO) you will most likely pay booking fees. 

You should avoid paying by bank transfer at all times and only use a credit card or PayPal as these will offer a limited guarantee should there be any payment issues. Though check with your payment providers in advance before booking if you are unsure.

You may have some payment guarantees with a debit card but check with the card provider before booking.

Hotels, B&B, Guesthouse, Campsite, Caravan Parks, Hostels and Aparthotel will advertise their accommodation as a "price from" and the final cost will be confirmed prior to booking. 

Your booking is between you and the accommodation/business owner and not Dog Friendly Scotland.

The accommodation/business owner will confirm your booking, and they will issue you with the booking form/confirmation/contract and terms and conditions. 

You should take the time to read the terms and conditions before paying any fees. Be sure to check the cancellation and refund policy before booking and if you haven't been given this, do not be afraid to ask for it.

You must check directly with the owner before booking what the cancellation period is. Ask to see the cancellation policy before booking. The cancellation policy will be part of the booking agreement terms and conditions.

Be aware, that special offers may carry a non-cancellation clause, meaning, if you need to cancel, you will not receive a refund.

Always check the small print, before completing and paying for any booking.

Yes. All advertising subscribers and their properties/businesses undergo our verification checks prior to being advertised on our platform.

If you need to book any transportation from your port of arrival to your accommodation, speak with the accommodation owners in advance, as their local knowledge and advice could save you time and money.  

Beware of unlicensed transport services, who may not have adequate insurance to cover should there be any adverse issues.

It is best to agree on your arrival and departure times as early as possible with the accommodation owners, including late check-out requests.

Be sure to check at the time of booking if additional charges are payable if you're arriving out with the owner's specified timescales. 

If you have any special requirements it is best to confirm before booking as there may be additional charges. 

Examples of additional charges could be - the use of electricity, baby's cot, electric fan, disability arrangements etc.

Always check in advance with the accommodation owners!

When you see our Dog Friendly Scotland logo badge you can trust the accommodation is dog-friendly!