West Lothian · Scotland · Town · Countryside

Bathgate
with your dog.

Bathgate’s reviewed stays are two glamping units on the same rural property, so this is a choice of accommodation layouts rather than two competing hotels. Use the base for an easy park outing or, in suitable conditions, an outdoor visit to Cairnpapple Hill. Farm boundaries and supervision rules matter: the surrounding countryside is not a private off-lead playground.

Policies researched 27 September 2026 · Check directly before booking

Bathgate rooftops and hills in evening light.
Photo: Dr John Wells · CC BY 4.0

A BASE FOR YOUR BREAK

Dog-friendly places to stay in Bathgate

Dog access can depend on the room or accommodation you choose. Confirm the exact dog arrangements before you pay.

Fox’s Den and Badger’s Sett are separate units on the same site. The operator charges £10 per dog per stay plus an additional deposit whose amount needs confirmation. Choose the unit for the people and sleeping layout as well as the dog; verify current occupancy rather than relying on a generic pod description.

Ballencrieff Farm · Ballencrieff, Bathgate outskirts

Fox’s Den (Lothian Glamping)

Fox’s Den at Lothian Glamping is a rural unit near Bathgate. Confirm the exact sleeping layout, guest capacity and minimum stay.

The dog details

One dog; £10 per dog per stay plus an additional deposit. Dogs on leads and supervised at all times, only in permitted areas and never adjacent farmland.

Book directly with the property
Confirm your dog, exact accommodation, minimum stay and total charge before paying.

Official website & dog policy Official link · no affiliate tracking

Ballencrieff Farm · Ballencrieff, Bathgate outskirts

Badger’s Sett (Lothian Glamping)

Badger’s Sett is another unit at the same Lothian Glamping property, not a separate hotel. Compare the actual unit facilities before booking.

The dog details

One dog; £10 per dog per stay plus an additional deposit. Leads and constant supervision in permitted areas; no access to adjacent farmland.

Book directly with the property
Confirm your dog, exact accommodation, minimum stay and total charge before paying.

Official website & dog policy Official link · no affiliate tracking

GOOD DAYS OUT, TOGETHER

Things to do around Bathgate

Balbardie Park of Peace

Use a comfortable part of the park’s paths for a gentle outing; the Peace Mile is one option within a mixed-use park.

Keep dogs controlled and respect play and sports areas and local signs.

Official visitor information ↗

Cairnpapple Hill outdoors

An optional hill outing with rough uphill access and steps. Check opening and access arrangements; it is not the easier substitute for a town park.

Pet dogs belong in permitted outdoor areas, not the chamber. Keep them controlled around agricultural land and respect livestock.

Official visitor information ↗

AN UNHURRIED COUPLE OF DAYS

A short break that leaves room to pause

Day one · arrive with supplies

Settle into your chosen unit, confirm permitted dog areas and take a short Balbardie outing if time allows.

Day two · park or hill

Choose Cairnpapple only if weather, access and fitness suit. Otherwise keep the day to a gentle park walk and relaxed time at the unit.

A suggested plan, not a booked itinerary. Adapt it to your dog, the weather and current access.

THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Good to know before you go

One property, two units

These options share the same operator and rural location.

Budget for the deposit

Ask for the amount and return conditions as well as the £10 dog charge.

Your Bathgate questions

Are Fox’s Den and Badger’s Sett two hotels?

No. They are two glamping units at Lothian Glamping, rather than hotels. Check the exact unit and its dog rules before booking.

Can I drop into Beecraigs’ secure dog area without booking?

No. West Lothian Council says the enclosed area is booked in one-hour exclusive-use slots through the Visitor Centre, ideally well in advance. Collect the key there and use the Balvormie car park for the closest access.

What is the dog charge at Fox’s Den and Badger’s Sett?

The operator lists one dog per unit, £10 per dog per stay and an additional deposit. Confirm the deposit amount and the exact unit’s terms with Lothian Glamping before booking.

Does Beecraigs Country Park have an enclosed dog area?

Yes. West Lothian Council offers a bookable secure dog area; public bookings are one-hour slots for up to two dogs at £9.70, with extra dogs charged £2 each per hour. Book through the Visitor Centre and collect a key.

Which Beecraigs waymarked route is easiest underfoot?

The council map says the Orange route is the longest but easiest, with most of it surfaced. The Purple route is the most difficult, mainly unsurfaced and potentially muddy, with steep inclines and boardwalk sections. Keep dogs under close control near livestock.

About this guide

Researched from accommodation operators, property listings and visitor information linked above on 27 September 2026. Prices and policies can change; a stated dog fee is not a room quote or a promise of availability. We have not personally inspected these places. Our day plans are editorial suggestions.

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