Dog Days AwayGOOD DAYS. TOGETHER.West Lothian · Scotland · Town
Livingston is a practical base for a break shaped around green paths rather than a packed sightseeing programme. Almondvale Park provides the shorter town outing; Almondell and Calderwood offer a separate country-park day. Choose the Livingston Travelodge for a straightforward overnight or Houstoun House in Uphall for a different setting. Neither booking should depend on leaving the dog behind for an unplanned meal.
Policies researched 27 September 2026 · Check directly before booking
A BASE FOR YOUR BREAK
Dog access can depend on the room or accommodation you choose. Confirm the exact dog arrangements before you pay.
Travelodge’s policy is clear about two pets and no unattended animals, while its current fee is shown during booking. Houstoun House publishes a £20 nightly dog charge and asks guests to call about their pet; confirm room eligibility and the charging unit before committing.
The Hub, Almondvale Crescent · Livingston
A Livingston chain-hotel base for a road-based break. Check the hotel address against the park entrances you plan to use.
The dog detailsUp to two pets, paid booking extra with amount to confirm. No unattended pets or Bar Café access.
Book directly with the property
Confirm your dog, exact accommodation, minimum stay and total charge before paying.
Houstoun House · Uphall
Macdonald Houstoun House is in Uphall, outside Livingston, with its own grounds. Allow for travel to both park outings.
The dog detailsOperator publishes £20 nightly dog charge; confirm whether per dog, numbers, room and dining rules. Arrange the pet with the hotel before committing to a booking.
Book directly with the property
Confirm your dog, exact accommodation, minimum stay and total charge before paying.
GOOD DAYS OUT, TOGETHER
A flexible urban riverside outing with paths, benches and river-viewing platforms; choose a short section for arrival day.
Keep dogs controlled near cyclists, other walkers and water, and follow current signs.
Official visitor information ↗Use the park’s current map to select a woodland and river-side route suited to the day’s conditions.
Follow responsible-access guidance and keep dogs close around wildlife and other visitors; indoor access is not established here.
Official visitor information ↗AN UNHURRIED COUPLE OF DAYS
Check in at Livingston or Uphall and take a modest park outing before the evening meal.
Choose a manageable Almondell and Calderwood route, keeping a shorter option for wet ground or a tired dog.
A suggested plan, not a booked itinerary. Adapt it to your dog, the weather and current access.
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Houstoun House is a separate base, not a Livingston-centre hotel.
A dog-friendly room does not settle where you can eat with your dog.
No. Travelodge’s pet terms prohibit leaving pets unattended. Arrange company for your dog before you go out.
Sources: Travelodge - Pet-friendly hotels · Travelodge - Frequently Asked Questions
No. Macdonald identifies the hotel as being in Uphall, not central Livingston. Check the separate journey to your chosen Livingston outings.
Macdonald lists a £20 nightly charge and asks guests to book a room online, then call to say a pet will be joining. The public page does not state whether the charge is per dog, so confirm the total with the hotel.
West Lothian Council says the country park has several waymarked walking routes; maps are available from the Visitor Centre. A tarmac road runs through Almondell, with access to National Cycle Route 75.
The council says buses run from Livingston to East Calder and Broxburn, from which the park is a short walk. There are no direct public-transport links to the park car parks; plan the final leg before setting out.
Sources: West Lothian Council - How to Find Almondell & Calderwood
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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