Dog Paddock
Let your dogs run free
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We’re absolutely thrilled to open up our first dog paddock at Killean Farmhouse and Cottages. The dog paddock is almost 1 acre in size and provides a safe area for your dogs to run freely off the lead.
Due to local regulations, the dog paddock is currently only open to guests staying at Killean Farmhouse and Cottages. All guests receive some free credits to use the dog paddock, so make sure you login with the username and password before completing your booking.
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Terms & Conditions
When making a booking you agree to abide by the following terms and conditions:
- Please do not arrive at the paddock more than five minutes before your booking is due to start and please keep your dog(s) restrained until the field is vacant.
- When entering and leaving the paddock, please be aware of other dogs around you and give them sufficient space as they may not be as friendly as yours.
- The maximum number of dogs in the paddock at any one time should not exceed 8.
- Your dog remains your own responsibility whilst using the paddock and should not be left unattended in the paddock.
- Please ensure that you close the gate properly behind you when you enter the paddock. Â You are responsible for making sure that the gate is secure and that your dog cannot escape through or under the gate.Â
- You are responsible for picking up your dog’s poo and you must pick up after your dog and place it in the bin provided.Â
- Our poo policy is that if you see it you should pick it up.  Given the size of the field it is possible you may miss your dog’s poo, but we ask that if you see any poo you pick it up and someone else will find your dog’s poo and pick it up.  Help us keep the fields clean and dog poo free for everyone’s enjoyment.
- Please discourage your dog from making excessive noise whilst on site.
- Do not allow your dog to dig holes in the field.
- Please take all balls and toys that you bring into the field away with you. Â If these have been chewed or broken, you must ensure that the field is cleaned up and these are removed.
- When you are finished, you must make sure that the gate is closed behind you when you leave.
- Please leave on time when your booking is up, especially if another user is waiting. Â If you are waiting to enter the paddock please allow sufficient space for the previous user to leave.
- Anyone found or reported for overstaying their slot or breaking any of these special rules may be banned.
- In the event of extreme weather conditions we may deem it necessary to cancel your booking, wherein we will endeavour to provide reasonable notice of cancellation and will endeavour to offer you an alternative date and time if available.
- Refunds will only be given where Killean Farmhouse has had to cancel the booking. Bookings are non-refundable.
- Puppies from 8 weeks old are welcome but we require all dogs to be immunised before use of the fields. Â In addition, we request your dog(s) have up to date worm treatments.
- You may bring in season bitches to the field.
- If your dog has developed signs of kennel cough, sickness or diarrhoea in the past 72 hours, we request that you refrain from the use of our facilities. Please note that in the event your dog(s) present symptoms of the conditions previously listed, or any other condition or illness which can or is likely to pose a risk to the health and welfare of any other dogs, field users or staff present then you, your dog and anyone accompanying you, will be asked to leave the field immediately and no monies will be refunded.
- Furthermore, we will not be held responsible for any injury or illness contracted by any dog or person who uses our fields.
- We will not accept responsibility for injury, illness or death of your dog from using our facilities. You are advised to insure your pet for all eventualities.
- Killean Farmhouse accepts no liability for any losses suffered whilst using the facilities.
- You accept that your use and enjoyment of the secure field, which includes the car park and path leading to the field  is entirely at your own risk and as such, agree not to hold Killean Farmhouse, its owners or staff responsible for any injury to you, your family/friends or your dog(s) arising from your use and enjoyment of the secure field. Moreover, the fenced section of the field is a large outdoor space, with the potential for areas of uneven ground or holes which could be concealed under long grass or other vegetation, and may from time to time have overhanging branches from trees around the edges which may fall or have fallen and could contain other hazards consistent with the countryside and, any as such, any incidence of same which causes or contributes to injury to you, your family, friends or your dog(s); Killean Farmhouse cannot be held liable.
- As part of your use and enjoyment of the secure field; you agree not to let anyone else into the secure fenced area, other than any friends or family members you have brought with you to enjoy walking your dogs.
- You accept that all equipment in the fields is only for the use of the dogs and you will not climb, play or stand on any of the equipment or permit anyone else to do so. Â You agree not to hold Killean Farmhouse, its owners or staff responsible for any injury to you, your family, friends or your dog(s) arising from your use of the equipment in the field.
- In the event of bringing  a friend or family member, or sending somebody in place of you, you agree that you assume responsibility for their safety and ensure that they abide by these terms and conditions at all times whilst using the field.
- The fences and gate are regularly checked. However, as part of your use and enjoyment of the field you agree to be mindful of any holes or other damage to the fence or gate. Â Such damage may occur from time to time for various reasons, including digging by dogs or other animals (which may cause an opening or breach in either the gate or fence), falling trees or branches and general wear and tear. If you become aware of, or observe, any issue with the condition of the fence or gate, please make us aware immediately so that we can alert other users and so that we can repair it as soon as possible. Killean Farmhouse cannot accept responsibility for any dog escaping the field through either the gate or fence, irrespective of whether this is a consequence of a defect in the fence or gate or whether we have notified you in advance or not.
- Killean Farmhouse cannot be held liable for any injury to your dog or for any injury or damage caused by your dog(s) in and around the premises. Accordingly, all dogs must be kept on a secure leash until entering the secure field. In addition, Killean Farmhouse will not be liable for any injury or damage sustained or caused by your dog in the event that the dog, for whichever reason, becomes untethered. This includes, but is in no way restricted to; your dog running wild in or out-with the Killean Farmhouse grounds, or suffering injury or harm on near-by road(s), or being attacked by another dog.
EXCELLENT Based on 114 reviews Robert M2025-02-24Verified Charming, comfortable and clean with a sauce of friendliness! Stayed in the old farm house itself. A lovely friendly establishment, A great place to chill out for our couple of days.Beautiful surroundings the house itself over 350 years old I believe, with its high ceilings and quirky layout. Loved the way they have kept an old worldly look throughout, keeping its charm intact. Found it very comfortable and clean . Now go and chill and embrace and recharge yourself. nellekesheldrick2025-01-27Verified Absolutely fabulous! Absolutely brilliant! We ( my 2 dogs and I) were welcomed by super friendly and very helpful manager(s), a lovely room with a view, the best, best porridge I've ever tasted, accompanied by fabulous berry compote and maple syrup. Spotlessly clean room, got offered dog blankets and treats, there was a well fenced off 1 acre paddock for the dogs to run around in, in the woods. All the other staff were very lovely too. I was only going to stay for one night but stayed for an extra one. I will definitely be back!! ExpertReviewer992024-09-08Verified Spectacular Stay Wow! These cottages staged a long-awaited group reunion, with friends travelling from Leeds, York, Ireland and the Netherlands for the occasion. It turned out to be the perfect base for our weekend in Scotland. We stayed in a cosy cottage with the world's comfiest beds. We enjoyed catching up and playing cards both outside and in the comfortable lounge area. We had absolutely everything we needed. Location wise, it couldn't have been much better. We felt as though we were quite remote yet had the local town and Co-Op within a quick drive. Perfect! treedog472024-08-21Verified Very welcoming place Lovely place to stay on our way to the north of Scotland. Great large room. Lovely breakfast. The main highlight was the very welcoming atmosphere. Our dogs really enjoyed the secure paddock. We wouldn't hesitate in staying here again. Porridge is the best! Katie H2024-08-12Verified Lovely location but disappointed by faulty ammenities Our recent stay at Killean Cottages near Inverary was unfortunately marked by some significant disappointments. While the cottage had a few positive aspects, such as being self-catering with a reasonably equipped kitchen and a washing machine, these were overshadowed by basic ammenty issues that detracted from the overall experience. The most glaring problem was the showers, which were faulty and had no hot water despite all switches being on and there being hot water available to the sinks both upstairs and downstairs. This meant that after long days of walking and hiking, we were left without any bathing facilities for two days. A functioning shower is a basic expectation of any accommodation, and the absence of this was frustrating. When we raised the issue with the manager, we were informed that a plumber would be coming to fix the problem. However, upon checking out, the manager casually mentioned, "Oh yes - he didn’t come." This response added to our dissatisfaction, as it felt like our concerns were not taken seriously. The scenery around Killean Cottages is indeed lovely, but unfortunately, the lack of basic amenities like a working shower overshadowed what could have been a pleasant stay. I hope management and the owners take these issues seriously in the future. Michel2024-08-04Verified Voor herhaling zeker een optie De locatie is iets buiten Inveraray op een prachtig soort landgoed. De oprijlaan leidt je naar het huis met bijgebouwen (cottages) Wij logeerde in het huis wat een aantal grote kamers verhuurd. Het landhuis opzich heeft wel wat onderhoud en modernisering nodig maar alles is zeer schoon zeker aan te raden. Het Europees ontbijt is een standaard ontbijt. Wij vroegen om het meenemen van een lunch wat blijkbaar niet gebruikelijk was maar netjes gefaciliteerd werd. We zouden zo weer boeken bij deze locatie. Het plaatsje Inveraray is niet iets waar we nog eens naar toe zouden gaan. James d2024-06-30Verified Clean , comfy & friendly in a quiet location . Very dog friendly Overnight stay on the way to Skye we found Killean farmhouse B&B in a fantastic peaceful setting. Our room Lomond was large , very clean and our bed comfortable Mike & Jay the new managers were very friendly and welcoming and we chose this stop over as stated dog friendly which it really is large private grounds to walk your dog as well as a fenced off paddock as short distance from the accommodation to let your dog off if recall isn’t great which is an amazing bonus The breakfast was ok with porridge and a continental style buffet I would have liked an option of a cooked breakfast ( Mike and Jay have only been here for 2 weeks and working hard building the offer so hopefully they can accommodate this in the future for guests Over all facilities excellent , great location for peace and quiet a shot drive out of Inveraray with great friendly team Lorna P2024-06-22Verified Excellent last minute break A warm, friendly welcome from Mike & his colleague on arrival. Cottage (Willow) was spotlessly clean, spacious, and extremely comfortable. Well equipped, everything provided for self-catering. Very cosy with log burner. Beautiful, well maintained grounds to stroll round, huge enclosed dog paddock, good path with steps leading up to it (tho not suitable to reach if you have mobility issues). Lost count of how many "pet friendly" holiday lets I've had, I can honestly say this is by far the best, genuinely 100% welcome your dogs. Had a chilled out relaxing 3 nights and will definitely return soon. Thank you. clifford16thomas2024-05-28Verified It Does What it Says on the Tin A large B&B some 4 miles outside the delightful town of Inveraray, Killean famhouse does what it says on the tin. Large en-suite bedrooms, adequately furnished with a lounge facility, wi-fi and parking. The owners were welcoming and the self-service continental breakfast was more than sufficient in terms of quantity and variety. There were signs of some refurbishment being underway and I am sure the facility will coninue to offer guests a comfortable, quiet stay for some time. We would return. Clan A2024-05-13Verified Loved it! We had such a lovely time at Killean in one of their holiday cottages. The cottage provided everything you needed for a self catering break and more. Loved the little extras like tea/coffee/sugar/salt and pepper etc. Top quality bed linen, pillows and duvets. A great night's sleep and bedrooms had plenty of storage and were also equipped with heaters and fans. Spotlessly clean and lovely homely touches all round. Great value, especially if you're using the cottage to capacity. There was a field available that had been repurposed as a dog exercise paddock, we used this with our own dogs. It was completely fenced off and safe to let your dogs off the lead and run free with plenty of room. It was accessed via a beautiful little woodland area. A dog friendly place to stay with added touches of treats and blankets for your four legged family. The farm was situated in a perfect location, rural enough for peace and quiet but a short enough distance to Inveraray to access all the amenities. It was a perfect base for exploring the area. We just wished that we'd had more time there. We would definetly return and would also highly recommend to friends and family etc. Many thanks for a lovely stay.
EXCELLENT Based on 111 reviews Jade Thaumiaud2025-03-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Honestly the best place we've slept during our trip !!!! The bedding was comfortable and the breakfast was incredibly good. Thank you ! Steven Rohwer2025-01-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Beautiful location, friendly host and the lodge had everything you need. Laura Vanderheyden2024-11-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Killean Farmhouse Is very cozy and a relaxing place. We were very welcome by the hosts. We enjoyed our stay in October. The B&B is nearby Inveraray. You can find there restaurants and a castle to visit. Janette (Jan)2024-10-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Arrived later than expected two ladies staying there helped with getting me into farm all good thank you ladies .Room was fine bit outdated but still nice country feel bed was comfy & not expensive compared to over hotels etc i looked atalso had my dog with me was fantastic I could take him with me .Had breakfast on Friday morning was good had porridge with maple toast cheese & got beautiful ham for my dog it is about 5/6 miles outside inveraray nice grounds .We had a fantastic 2 days away.😄