Crerar Hotels, the AA Small Hotel Group of the Year, has announced a search for its first-ever ‘ambassadog’ as part of its new Dogs of Crerar Hotels campaign. This initiative, launched to coincide with National Dog Day on Monday 26 August 2024, aims to highlight the hotel group’s dog-friendly offerings across its portfolio of four-and-five-star luxury hotels and inns.
Dog owners can submit their favourite photographs and videos of their dogs enjoying a stay at any Crerar Hotel property using the hashtag #DogsofCrerarHotels. The selected dog will be named Crerar Hotels’ official ‘ambassadog’ and will receive a complimentary stay at a Crerar property of their choice.
Niall O’Shaughnessy, General Manager of Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa and owner of the hotel’s resident dogs, Callie and Willow said, “We’ve always believed that dogs are part of the family – which is why it’s so important to us to make their stay just as warm and welcoming as that of our two-legged guests. Therefore, what better way to celebrate the launch of our new Dogs of Crerar Hotels campaign than giving one lucky pup the chance to be our very first ‘ambassadog’ and experience our new dog-friendly offering first-hand. We’re looking for a friendly, cheeky pup who isn’t afraid to show their personality in front of a camera. We’re really excited about our new dog-friendly package and can’t wait to see all the joyful pictures and videos captured at our hotels between our guests and their four-legged friends.”
Crerar Hotels is known for its dog-friendly amenities, including a Tail Waggers guide with information on nearby walks and local vet services. Each property also provides plush beds, cosy blankets, and water bowls for dogs. Some hotels, like Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa and Oban Bay Hotel, offer additional perks such as complimentary breakfast sausages and a Dog Wall of Fame with puppuccinos.
Additionally, Crerar Hotels has partnered with Edinburgh-based luxury dog accessories brand Stocky & Dee to create a bespoke range of limited-edition collars, bow ties, and poo bag holders in colours matching each hotel. Guests will be able to purchase these items starting in autumn.
Mairi Robb, founder of Stocky & Dee said, “We’ve designed a bespoke range of products with Crerar Hotels to enhance their four-legged guests’ experience. Each piece is carefully handmade with luxurious materials and quality fittings, and will serve as a memorable memento of their stay.”
Entries for the ambassadog competition are open now and will close on 30 November 2024. Eligible dogs must have stayed at one of the following Crerar Hotels: Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa, Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa, Oban Bay Hotel, Glencoe Inn, Balmoral Arms, Thainstone House, Fonab Castle, Dunkeld House Hotel, Daffodil Hotel & Spa, and Golf View Hotel & Spa.
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