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Little Minnows

Name: Little Minnows
Address: Castle Douglas, DG7, GB
Telephone: +447914253069
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

Exclusive, self catering , extremely multi dog friendly accommodation with amazing dark skies! Full size fridge, induction hob and combi/ grill microwave.
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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 90 mins from Gretna. The cabin provides smart an

d 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 . 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.

22/07/2024

Galloway is to be awarded Scottish National Park status😊. Proposed as Scotland’s third national park!

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24467688.scottish-national-park-status-awarded-galloway/?ref=ebbn&nid=1388&u=5d2323a6075be208b83c156b0ddcc9fb&date=220724

17/07/2024

Fiona, Robert and Jingle the spaniel! Thank you guys for your feedback and so glad you enjoyed your stay!

13/07/2024

Two recent reviews from guests. I’ve also added the visitor sign at Polmaddy to look out for should you visit.

07/07/2024

Farewell this morning to Nicola, Mike and the three lovely dogs Marley, Murphy and Monty who visited this weekend .

04/07/2024

Trip to Troon beach! Wonderful long walk along this sandy beach. Dogs loved it!

25/06/2024

Tracy and Alba came for a visit last week- they had the sunniest day of the year while here ☀️
Tracy visited Crawick Multiverse which is a major land restoration project near Sanquhar so not too far!

24/06/2024

Just a couple of miles down the road… which is nearby for Little Minnows!

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22/06/2024

Nova the Labrador visited recently. Her owner Thomas kindly sent me this …here she is🐾

22/06/2024

Next availability - the weekends of 9 th and 16 th August . 🐾 ☀️🐾 *** 9th now booked😊 as is the 16 th 😊

17/06/2024

Polmaddy - only 2 mins away by car.

17/06/2024

This weekend we had 3 Border Collies to stay. Wisp, photographed on the far left, is 2 and took part in an Obedience competition near Ayr . She won awards on both days-a 4 th and a 5 th place .
Breeze in the middle is 11 and Haze on far right is 6.
They also took time out to explore a beach just North of Ayr which , like many beaches around here, was very quiet !

14/06/2024

We had Maggie visiting this week with her two Dalmations- Caper who will be 14 on 22 nd June and Ruby 8 on the 25 th. It was their birthday treat 🎉

Sandyhills Beach , Loch Doon and Culzean Castle were among their day trips! They were tired in the evenings and Maggie commented on how snug and cosy it was in the cabin😊.

06/06/2024

Recent visitors who enjoyed their stay! One of the Beagles had spent the first 15 months of life in a laboratory so it was quite special to be out enjoying scenting the ground.

31/05/2024

Nevis at the grand old age of 14 still enjoys his walks 🥰🐾🥰

10/05/2024

Tonight -

10/05/2024

Little Minnows is getting freshened up for visitors! If only this gorgeous weather would stay around ☀️

01/05/2024

It’s a beautiful day… it’s a beautiful view…☀️

30/04/2024

One bonus of this weather is the little ponds that pop up! Dogs love them 😃🐾💦We have a hose and sink at the cabin to wash muddy feet !

27/04/2024

Angus and Brig out training today- Brig looks very chilled but he was a good boy 🥰

24/04/2024

Thank you Mandy for your feedback and sending the photos and video. Glad to hear the dogs enjoyed themselves 😀

24/04/2024

Open the gate straight from your door… another sunny day ☀️

22/07/2023

Splash, Breeze and Chip enjoyed their visit recently . Chip is a rescue dog so it was lovely that he could come away on holiday .

10/06/2023

Some photos from Joanne, John and their dogs Summer and Ivy who visited recently

29/05/2023

Tracks have been cut beautifully today 😊

29/04/2023

How much is that doggy in the window? It’s the lovely Dan 🥰🥰🥰

14/04/2023

We have had two lovely Goldendoodles visiting this week . They are called Bailey and Harris.

24/03/2023

We had visitors the last couple of days. One was a rescue dog with a high prey drive who is usually unable to run free and is on a line. His owner said “ Just to let him run filled my heart with joy. Reactive dogs can lead such limited lives so it was so good to see him having fun! “

I’m so pleased that Little Minnows is able to provide an environment where reactive dogs can relax and be dogs.

24/03/2023

An update on dearest Penny who many of you knew.

Penn ( Loisaba Gwyneth of Tayfordwood) 13/5/12-21/3/23

In July last year Penny developed a large and painful swelling on her face. It took two biopsies and a visit to a specialist where she was scanned to confirm in October that she had a mast cell tumour in her jaw. Palliative treatment began and gave her fantastic quality of life enabling us to have an amazing final season at Drumlanrig where she rode up front with me every day out and shared my lunch.

I’ll never forget her final
partridge retrieve at Cample in January -thought she was maybe too frail to make the journey over the burn and up that steep , rocky bank but she had sat the whole drive so focused that I knew to send her . She went out and did the job she was bred for and loved .

She and I gained our first field trial award together , she got Open test awards in England, Wales and Scotland . She gave me my first ever litter of pups from which I kept her daughter Cari ( FTW Peallaidh Caledonia) and now three grandchildren - Iris and my two boys Brigg and Angus.

I knew on Sunday we were reaching the cusp when the effects of her treatment together with the cancer were going to impact too much on her life quality. So I made the decision that it was time while I still had my dearest girl that I will always remember and not ravaged by pain.

On Tuesday after the usual morning dog routine and breakfast , Penny snuggled in bed with me and then she played with her tennis ball in the garden while we waited for the vet to arrive.

She had a dog biscuit and sat on my lap licking my face while the muscle relaxant took effect and she went to sleep. The kindness from Dunmuir vet practice cannot be appreciated more.

Later my son and I buried Penn in the garden and scattered the ashes of Feldy her “ sister” around her. Penn was the most affectionate , gentle and loving girl who will never be forgotten and I just feel so grateful to have shared in her life.

24/02/2023

We have had our first visit from a trio of French Bulldogs . What amazing weather Noir, Violet and Rose have had!😊

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Castle Douglas
DG7

Telephone

+447914253069

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