Scotland Wick
Drumdry, Wick
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated October 2026 · paw rating built from 9 verified guest reviews mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You want a whole-property rental - no shared lobbies or corridors to navigate with your dog
- You're basing yourself in Wick / the Scotland and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 9.9/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Pet fee and any size restrictions aren't published - confirm directly with the property before booking
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 9 pet-mention guest reviews sourced from major booking platforms - guests who explicitly mentioned travelling with a dog. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment to compute the paw rating.
- Not a personal visit. We don't stay at every hotel we cover - we summarise patterns from real guest reviews, paraphrased and never quoted verbatim. Full standard on our editorial policy page.
- Wider context: The property has 72 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 9.9/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: October 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
- How the paw rating works: Full detail on the methodology page, including the three verification gates and known limitations.
Pet-friendly summary
Drumdry is one of the easiest places in the far north of Scotland to bring a dog. This single-storey cottage outside Wick has a fully enclosed garden, a gated driveway and a host who clearly likes having dogs to stay, and it earns a 4.8/5 paw rating from guests who brought theirs.
The secure garden comes up again and again. Dog owners say they could let their dogs out to explore without having to watch them every minute, and the fencing runs all the way round. There is a sheltered spot to sit out, and the driveway takes three or four cars with a gate you can close. Inside, everything is on one level, which suits older dogs, and guests describe it as warm, spotless and beautifully furnished.
Arrival is a nice moment. Most guests mention a welcome hamper, with treats for the dog as well as the people, and the host checks that everyone has what they need without hovering. There are games, books and suggestions for days out in the house too.
The location is ideal for touring the North Coast 500. John o' Groats, Duncansby Stacks, Whaligoe Steps and Castle Sinclair Girnigoe are all within easy reach, along with quiet beaches along the north and east coasts. Wick is close for shopping. You will need a car to make the most of the area.
Two small cautions: the cottage is fairly close to a fast road, so it is worth checking the garden gate is shut before letting a dog out, and the shower takes a little getting used to. Otherwise, it is hard to find much to fault.
For dog owners touring Caithness or tackling the NC500, Drumdry offers a safe garden, a warm welcome and a genuinely comfortable base.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Fully enclosed, secure garden for dogs
- Welcome hamper with treats for dogs
- Gated driveway with plenty of parking
- All on one level
- Handy base for the North Coast 500
- Fast road nearby, keep gates shut
About this hotel
Drumdry is a single-storey self-catering cottage near Wick in Caithness, finished to a high standard with a well-equipped kitchen and a gated parking area. It makes a convenient base for John o' Groats, Duncansby Stacks and the North Coast 500, with sheep fields as the only neighbours.
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Drumdry, Wick, KW1 5ST
