Little Minnows

Little Minnows Prices range from £90-110 per night. Exclusive, self catering , extremely multi dog friendly accommodation with amazing dark skies!

Based in SW Scotland 3 miles from Carsphairn . On a clear night over 7000 stars and planets are visible with the naked eye! Scottish licence Number DG01762N Dumfries and Galloway Council EPC -C
Little Minnows is based on the edge of the Galloway Forest in Dumfries and Galloway. This is a superb area for walking, wildlife, fishing and Dark Sky. Easily accessed and is 75 minutes from Glasgow and 9

0 mins from Gretna. The cabin provides smart and comfortable self catering accommodation for two people which is exclusive to you and your dogs (3 Labrador size or up to 6 if smaller breed). Dogs are permitted everywhere and throws are available if you do not bring your own. The flooring is grey waterproof laminate covered in part by a large Orvis dog mat. The entire area directly around has lots of space for parking and you can sit and relax at the front to admire the view. This area has a stock fence ( 31/2 foot)and two five bar gates for access and dog security. Walk through a gate from here and you have your own use of the 15 acres of grounds. This is a mixture of stock fence ( 31/2foot) and deer fence ( 6foot) There are tracks, jumps, ditches and lots of long grass for your dog(s) to enjoy. A separate completely fenced ( 6 foot) exercise area is available to you which is just behind. Electricity, linen and towels are provided along with everything you will need for cooking . Full size fridge, induction hob and combi/ grill microwave. Award winning pub 5 miles, tea room. 2 miles and lochs a short drive away. No wi fi but excellent 4G reception

Little Minnows is also ideal for single travellers as it provides seclusion but it is very safe-CCTV, electric gates to reach it. Happy to provide a large crate for guests if needed free of charge! Extra freezer space is available for raw food .

* Please note there is no proximity for Wi-fi but there is an excellent 4G signal and mobile signal.

Highly recommended !
21/06/2026

Highly recommended !

Pippin ( on left ) and Nyssa stayed for two nights this weekend. They loved having the field all to themselves! They als...
21/06/2026

Pippin ( on left ) and Nyssa stayed for two nights this weekend. They loved having the field all to themselves!

They also took a trip to the Community woodland which is 2 miles away as well as Threave Gardens and Castle which they thought was absolutely stunning.

“ Waking up here is pretty special” A guest said this to me this morning🐾
21/06/2026

“ Waking up here is pretty special”
A guest said this to me this morning🐾

Here are this weeks visitors in full…Ozz (12 years), Harry (1 year) whose mum is my Cari so he was born here , Dan ( 11 ...
10/06/2026

Here are this weeks visitors in full…
Ozz (12 years), Harry (1 year) whose mum is my Cari so he was born here , Dan ( 11 years) , Ross ( 3years) and Finn (4 years).

This is Finns first holiday since he had a total hip replacement at the end of last year! He’s running around at speed this week on his now perfect hip!

We have 5 doggy visitors this week. Here is Ross enjoying the sunshine ☀️Still good availability in July and August !
10/06/2026

We have 5 doggy visitors this week. Here is Ross enjoying the sunshine ☀️
Still good availability in July and August !

It’s always appreciated when guests take time to write review of their stay. Thank you to Mark and Tracey who stayed wit...
25/05/2026

It’s always appreciated when guests take time to write review of their stay.

Thank you to Mark and Tracey who stayed with their two rescue dogs Bradley and Bruce 🐾

Availability in July and August ☀️🌸☀️

Happy dogs in the sunshine Little Minnows ( we have a breeze and it’s not too hot 😊)
24/05/2026

Happy dogs in the sunshine Little Minnows ( we have a breeze and it’s not too hot 😊)

Two large and lovely guests this week. Jerry and Jaga.
24/05/2026

Two large and lovely guests this week. Jerry and Jaga.

Not too far away 🌊
06/05/2026

Not too far away 🌊

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Castle Douglas
DG7

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+447914253069

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