Scotland is a country blessed with a wide range of wonderful hotels for every taste and budget - from sprawling five star country houses, to quirky rooms above traditional pubs.
But not all are suitable for the whole family - and by that we mean the four-legged friends that become such an intrinsic part of our lives.
It can be hard to leave your dog behind when you go away for a short break, with kennels providing yet another unwanted expense in these pricey times.
Luckily some hotels are positively welcoming to our pups - we’re talking specially-provided beds and dog towels, a jar of treats on the reception desk, a doggy bar menu, and puppuccinos on tap.
To find out the best places we asked our army of readers for their recommendations.
Here are 10 hotels that got tails wagging.
5. Loch Lomond Arms Hotel
The Loch Lomond Arms Hotel is set in the village of Luss on the banks of the loch from which it takes its name. It has a cosy pub and restaurant and is great for dogs according to our readers. Daisy revealed that "they even have a dog menu" and shared a picture of her Chihuahuas selecting their lunch. | www.booking.com
6. Corriegarth Hotel
"Wonderful for dogs" was the simple review from Scotsman reader Bec when it came to the Corriegarth Hotel in Inverness. Just 10 minutes’ walk from the castle and the banks of the River Ness, it has a restaurant that specialises in pub food and local dishes - particularly mussels and other locally caught seafood. There's also a lively bar. | www.booking.com
7. Bettyhill Hotel
Offering stunning views over Torrisdale Bay in the village of Bettyhill on the far north coast of Scotland, there's no lack of dog walking locations around the Bettyhill Hotel. They treated Margaret's two collies "like kings". The hotel has an a-la-carte restaurant, a bar, garden and terrace, free Wi-Fi and a games room with darts and billiards. | www.booking.com
8. Woodland House Hotel
The Woodland House Hotel, just outside the market town of Dumfries, always provides a warm welcome to Carol's "beautiful boy". Housed in a grade B listed Georgian mansion, it's a secluded location with log fires in the dining room and bar - perfect for drying out damp dogs. | www.booking.com