Log cabin holidays in Scotland: The perfect dog-friendly UK getaway
If you’re looking for log cabins in Scotland that allow dogs, you’re in the right place.
Mount Freedom is a collection of 3 impeccably designed cabins that allow you to immerse yourself in the calmness of nature and enjoy a slice of the beautiful Scottish coastline.
These days we’re always on the hunt for a pet-friendly UK holiday, we love taking our pup Indie away with us, and we think she enjoys it too!
So in the quest for our next dog-friendly staycation, we headed over to the brilliant Canopy & Stars.
Lucky enough to receive their vouchers as a wedding gift, we spent hours getting lost in and amongst the coolest glamping options around - if you know anyone who loves to travel, then these make a wonderful present idea.
We recently had family plans in Glasgow so decided to make the most out of the trip to Scotland and book a little log cabin getaway.
Log cabin holidays in Scotland
Enter, Mount Freedom Cabins…
We spent two nights in this secluded cabin in Dunure; nestled between the coast and deep woodland, it boasts stunning views, an Insta-worthy sunset - if you’re lucky with the weather, which we were! - and is beyond peaceful.
Located in beautiful Ayrshire on a family-run farm, this remote, cosy bolthole was designed by Angus and Tracey. It has a rustic, wild west feel about it, albeit, a rather luxurious version of the wild west.
This unique log cabin getaway in Scotland allows dogs and our pup LOVED it. Although she did struggle to access the comfortable king-size bed as it was fitted up on a mezzanine - which to be honest, made the stay even more fun!
Note: The bed served up glorious ocean views when you first lift your head up off the pillow in the morning - a seriously dreamy situation.
We can’t stress enough how relaxing this cosy woodland cabin was.
No TV, no WIFI, an old-school DVD player and lots of card games allowed us to disconnect from the world and truly switch off. It was such a novelty using a DVD, too!
What is at the cabin?
Open plan living starts as soon as you walk through the front door; the lounge area winds round to the right to reveal a kitchen with a beautiful Belfast sink (our favourite!).
A very steep ladder takes you up into the bedroom and you’ll find the bathroom back downstairs on the right, as soon as you come in.
One detailed touch was that basics such as tea, coffee, marshmallows, olive oil, rice, pasta, salt and pepper are all stocked at the cabin. And the kitchen really does have everything you need to whip up a delicious dinner.
With towels and bedding provided, you’ll also find lots of blankets to cuddle up under whilst winding down in front of the wood burner.
The wow-factor element is on the wide veranda - an outdoor bath really does finish this cosy cabin off.
The best bit? You can watch the sun go down whilst soaking in the tub - yep, it’s as divine as it sounds.
Essentials to pack
To be honest, the cabin has everything you need in terms of house bits.
When it comes to clothing, it’s worth taking walking boots, wellies, rain mac and a warm coat - you never know what the weather might do, so best to be prepared.
But if you do decide to head out for some dinner then pack comfy yet stylish footwear for something a little bit smarter.
We were kindly gifted a beautiful pair of LANX boots and they were perfect for that in-between look - basically less mud, still sturdy, but with a touch of elegance.
Matt wears LANX Boots *Gifted product
Abbie wears LANX Boots *Gifted product
What is there to do nearby?
The best part of this cabin getaway is that you can switch off and do nothing, the cabin is so nice you kind of don’t want to leave!
But if you’re in the mood for adventure then don’t worry, there are a few things to keep you busy.
First up is the myriad of walks that sit on the cabin’s doorstep; you’ll find a guidebook that has lovingly been put together by the owners and is jam-packed with information on local rambles.
The ruins of Dunure Castle sit down on the rocky Carrick coast, overlooking the small harbour of Dunure. There’s a car park and it’s easy enough to walk around the castle and through to the village from there.
Owned by The National Trust for Scotland, you also have the birthplace of Robert Burns, the national poet of Scotland. With a museum and his family cottage to explore, there are plenty of historic artefacts that celebrates the legacy of Burns.
From the cabin you have spectacular views out to Aisla Craig, this 99-hectare uninhabited island is a bird sanctuary, and is home to puffins and gannets. You can take a boat trip where you’re able to enjoy the wildlife of this unique island.
Did you know: 132 curling stones for the 2022 Beijing Olympics, were extracted from the quarry on Aisla Craig.
Where to go for dinner?
Our staycation could definitely have been longer, but we maximised chill time by, well, doing not a lot! Before we checked in we stocked up on tasty treats, plenty of wine and all the breakfast essentials.
But if you’re there for a tad longer, it’s worth heading to the local (and very small!) village of Dunure.
Located on the coast of the Firth of Clyde, and near to Maybole, which sits south of Ayr, this fishing village has one pub called The Anchorage At Dunure, the Harbour View Coffee Shop and a gift shop.
We did venture down there during lunch but sadly nothing was open, upon a little Google search it seems that we were a month early as things tend to liven up come April.
Instead, we drove the 15 minutes to Ayr which is a popular seaside resort and filled up on delicious grub from Social Restaurant, Unity Grill.
The local Co-op is an 8-minute drive away and has fish & chips and an Indian takeaway next door - best to check opening times on these.
How to get there
We drove up from Oxfordshire and once we hit Ayr, we took the A719. You’ll see 2 white cottages on the roadside where you’ll need to take a left and drive up a gravel road for around 500 yards.
You’ll come to a clearing, where there is parking available. Here you’ll pop your belongings into a wheelbarrow and begin the short (and intriguing!) walk to your cabin.
Once you make your booking with Canopy & Stars the cabin’s host will email you in more detail, also providing their number so you can always call if you get lost.
As pet-friendly UK holidays are high on our hit list, we’ve stayed in a few cabin-style staycations, but this one really knocked our socks off.
As soon as we were guided through the woodland and given the keys, we knew we had a special two days ahead of us and really cannot recommend this log cabin getaway in Scotland enough.