When did life stop being so gloriously simple?
"If Only there were more places like this...
Odds are you're reading this because you love holidaying with your dogs. Your search has ended, your googling is complete. Stay here. It's as great as everyone else has said...." Archilochos on Trip Advisor, Dec 10
"You (& your puppies) will never want to leave!!
By far the BEST dog friendly holiday away in Victoria! The owners have thought of everything and all the little extras make such a difference - from the home made cookies (for humans and puppies!) to the ... lovely music playing and the heater already cosying up the rooms, to the eco friendly toiletries and beautiful comfortable beds.
... The cabins are 100% secure for even the most restless dogs and the surroundings are so beautiful we never want to leave." Muznedie on Trip Advisor, July 10
Countrywide Cottages is one of Victoria's greatest pet friendly holiday accommodation. Located near Deans Marsh and Winchelsea, we’re only a 1.5 hour drive from Melbourne and a gorgeous 25 minute drive from Lorne. Near the picturesque Great Ocean Road, Countrywide Cottages offers everything you need in pet friendly accommodation the whole family will love.
Offering four self-contained pet friendly cottages, each is fully equipped with kitchen facilities, wood fires and sumptuous beds awaiting you. The cottages are beautifully decorated and 100% dog friendly. With bush walks from your door, abundant native wildlife, absolute peace is obtainable at our rural accommodation for those holidaying with dogs, or even their horse. Soak in the delicious smell of our Aussie bush and let some serenity sink back into your life.
“Our doggie family heaven” TriploverBallarat on Trip Advisor Feb 2011
Pet friendly accommodation offering Victoria's highest level of care
At Countrywide Cottages we are pet lovers, and know just how special it can be to take holidays with your best mate. We pride ourselves on being what we believe is the best pet friendly accommodation Victoria has to offer. Our guests agree - through their votes, we have held the prestigious "5 Paws Ratings for Best Pet Friendly Accommodation" from Holidaying with Dogs since 2008.
To us, a dog really is a person’s best friend, and we know your pet is as much a part of the family as the two legged members - this is why we go all out to make them feel just as welcome as you do. We provide a cosy dog bed, with blanket and bowls, home-made doggie treats and fabulous rain water to welcome you when holidaying with dogs. We even add some furniture cover sheets in case your best mate is a couch potato! If you need to go out without your dog/s during your stay, the generous front verandas are fully enclosable to keep them safe and sound till you return.
"It is always nice when something turns out to be so much more than you expected!..." tania97 on Trip Advisor April 2011
Accommodation in Victoria that your pets will enjoy!
Your pets will love the open spaces, the bush walks or perhaps a cooling dip in the dam. Bring them to meet Lottie (our beautiful black kelpie-collie cross). Of course your Assistance Animals are most welcome also.
Surrounded by all the wonderful places where you can sample the treats of the Otway Harvest Trail, such as Bambra, Deans Marsh, Winchelsea and Lorne, your pet friendly holiday is sure to be one to remember.
