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Spend quality off-lead time with your dog at Erringtons Barn’s private garden room near Biggar. Enjoy fresh farm-baked food and roam 80 acres of inviting Scottish woodland.
Spend quality off-lead time with your dog at Erringtons Barn’s private garden room near Biggar. Enjoy fresh farm-baked food and roam 80 acres of inviting Scottish woodland.
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Operated by Erringtons Barn Ltd · Elsrickle, Scotland
Set in the rolling hills near Biggar, Scotland, Erringtons Barn Ltd offers an understated yet inviting outdoor experience with Maggie's Dog Run & Garden Room. This private garden space invites dog owners to leave leashes behind and enjoy 1.5 hours of off-lead relaxation alongside their four-legged companions. Situated on a working farm at South Melbourne Farm, Elsrickle, this destination blends pastoral charm with thoughtfully crafted hospitality.
Visitors arrive at a welcoming take-away shed before settling into the garden room, a sheltered, table-equipped space opening onto a 12 by 16-meter grass dog run. Here, the mood is calm and casual but deeply rooted in quality. The café-menu features fresh, locally made breads baked on site alongside house-produced meats and cheeses — an authentic taste of the farm’s craft. Breakfast, lunch, and coffee with cakes anchor the visit, setting a high bar for farm-to-table simplicity.
More than just a spot for refreshment, Maggie's Dog Run is a gateway to 80 acres of surrounding woodland. Before or after time in the garden, visitors can navigate paths winding through native Scots pine and birch trees, spotting birds like the woodcock or red squirrel. This blend of open, grassy play areas and nearby wild space makes it a standout in the Lanarkshire outdoor scene for dog owners seeking both social and natural settings.
Erringtons Barn Ltd leverages its agricultural roots not only to create a welcoming environment but to offer sustainably produced food directly linked to its land. The combination of private dog-friendly space, handcrafted food, and adjacent woodland hikes makes Maggie’s Dog Run & Garden Room a quietly exceptional addition to Scotland’s network of dog-friendly outdoor spots. For those traveling from Glasgow or Edinburgh, it offers a manageable day trip full of fresh air, flavor, and off-lead freedom.
easy.
1.5 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; gentle walking recommended on uneven terrain.
Visitors can bring multiple dogs but the total group size is limited to six people to ensure a comfortable environment.
No, food and drinks must be purchased separately, either on arrival or pre-ordered via email.
Basic restroom facilities are available near the café area at Errington's Barn.
Yes, the garden room provides shelter and seating even during rain, ensuring a dry space for relaxation.
The booking is designed primarily for adults; food and beverage service policy requires participants consuming alcohol to be 18 or older.
The 80-acre woodland surrounding Errington's Barn is accessible to visitors, but the dog run and garden room are available by private booking.
South Melbourne Farm and Erringtons Barn carry a legacy of family-run Scottish agriculture, now focusing on artisanal cheeses and sustainable animal husbandry.
Erringtons Barn Ltd promotes sustainable farming practices that preserve local biodiversity and minimize environmental impact across their woodland and pasture.
Erringtons Barn Ltd, based in Carnwath, Scotland, operates Errington Cheese and a farm-based hospitality program that combines hands-on food experiences with farm-to-table dining. The business offers a range of immersive activities: Pasta Making and Lunch, a full-day Cheese Making Experience, guided Cheese Tasting & Farm Tours, seasonal Supper Club events curated by Chef Ed Murray, and Maggie's Dog Run & Garden Room with an off-lead dog area and access to 80 acres of woodland. Each experience is led by experienced practitioners: skilled chefs guide the pasta workshops and lunch, a master cheesemaker leads cheesemaking and tasting sessions, and Chef Ed Murray creates seasonal supper club menus using local ingredients and the farm’s award-winning cheeses. Visitors meet farm animals, tour production areas, and learn sustainable farming and cheesemaking practices grounded in local seasons. Activities are designed for hands-on learning and tasting. In the cheese-making day guests follow the process from milk to finished cheese, while cheese tastings pair varietals with seasonal accompaniments. The pasta experience emphasizes seasonal ingredients and a farm-to-table meal featuring participants’ own creations. The garden room offers relaxed breakfasts, lunches, coffee, cake, and access to woodland walks and fresh-baked breads, meats, and cheeses. Sessions welcome beginners and experienced visitors, offer take-home samples, practical notes, and flexible booking options for small groups, private events, and corporate retreats. Erringtons Barn Ltd emphasizes sustainable practices, local supply chains, and small-group, intimate settings that connect visitors with food origins. By combining expert-led instruction, award-winning products, and direct farm access, the business provides credible, educational, and memorable culinary experiences in South Lanarkshire.
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