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PET FRIENDLY COTTAGES - KELPIE COTTAGE - SELF CONTAINED COTTAGES

Travelers find a peaceful countryside with fresh air, birdlife, and activities like hand-feeding friendly farm animals.

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PET FRIENDLY COTTAGES offers a tranquil escape near Mount Gambier. Visitors can feed animals by hand, relax in the garden or spa tub. The family retreat features a playground, free WiFi, and BBQ facilities.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room

About the area

Located in Worrolong, this bed & breakfast is in a rural area. Engelbrecht Cave and Old Mount Gambier Gaol are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Lake Reserve and Telford Scrub Conservation Park. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating. Visit our Worrolong travel guide
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Worrolong, Mount Gambier, SA

What's nearby

  • Limestone Coast - Fleurieu Peninsula
    Umpherston Sinkhole
    7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Mount Gambier
    Cave Gardens
    8 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Engelbrecht Cave
    9 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Mount Gambier Central
    9 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Old Mount Gambier Gaol
    10 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    10 min drive
  • Hungry Jack's
    10 min drive
  • Ba-Mi
    10 min drive
  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza
    10 min drive

About this property

PET FRIENDLY COTTAGES - KELPIE COTTAGE - SELF CONTAINED COTTAGES

Family-friendly bed & breakfast in a rural location
Consider a stay at PET FRIENDLY COTTAGES - KELPIE COTTAGE - SELF CONTAINED COTTAGES and take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free property, barbecues and a video library
  • Games, outdoor furniture and books
Room features
All guest rooms at PET FRIENDLY COTTAGES - KELPIE COTTAGE - SELF CONTAINED COTTAGES have perks, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs and travel cots
  • Bathrooms with Jetted bath and showers
  • Smart TVs with DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Note from host: Smoking outside the cottages is allowed
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Bookings made on the same day as your arrival date must be made before 5pm.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
10 total pets
Note from host: Inform manager before arrival

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside the cottages is allowed

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

219269

Frequently asked questions

Is PET FRIENDLY COTTAGES - KELPIE COTTAGE - SELF CONTAINED COTTAGES pet-friendly?

Yes, PET FRIENDLY COTTAGES - KELPIE COTTAGE - SELF CONTAINED COTTAGES allows pets (limit 10 total).

How much is parking at PET FRIENDLY COTTAGES - KELPIE COTTAGE - SELF CONTAINED COTTAGES?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at PET FRIENDLY COTTAGES - KELPIE COTTAGE - SELF CONTAINED COTTAGES?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PET FRIENDLY COTTAGES - KELPIE COTTAGE - SELF CONTAINED COTTAGES?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PET FRIENDLY COTTAGES - KELPIE COTTAGE - SELF CONTAINED COTTAGES located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly bed & breakfast is within 9 mi (15 km) of Attamurra Golf Course, Lady Nelson Discovery Centre and Mount Gambier Central. Cave Gardens and Vansittart Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

PET FRIENDLY COTTAGES - KELPIE COTTAGE - SELF CONTAINED COTTAGES Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cozy cottage feel with very welcoming hosts. Super pet friendly and had everything you needed for a wonderful stay. Will definitely be repeat visitors.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pet friendly,Dog beds,leads,treats for dogs ,if required. Secure gardenVery good supplies left . Perfect position for where we needed to be in the Mount.Hosts friendly and obliging
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this beautiful cosy dog friendly cottage and all the extra thoughtful gestures the owners had for us when we arrived. Great enclosed yard for our dog and thoughtful dog supplies there for us to use. Very considerate hosts who thought of everything. Would highly recommend. Close to town but far enough away for the quiet and serenity!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dogs loved it

Beautiful little place perfect for our family. Our dogs loved their stay as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheree B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

Property was clean, convenient and owner was lovely to deal with. Would stay again and recommend to all our friends
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Clean, tidy and most comfortable beds, extremely pet friendly, excellent presentation of supplies in the fridge, particularly the Cadbury Favourites, and on the kitchen bench, must have known I love a good Red. Full marks to Russ & Pauline we will be back and recommend to others in the Murray River Retriever Assocation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely relaxed spot

Great location and wonderful for pets!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

We had lovely stay. Had everything we need. Bonus welcome red wine & ranges of breakfast. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay with young kids

Just out of Mt gambier. The hosts were very accommodating.My 4 young kids had a great time seeing Mt Gambier and all the animals.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leopold S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Days

We enjoyed ourselves secluded and quiet. Not far to shopping centre and other facilities. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

We were welcomed for our stay and all our needs were met. Lovely to have a secure yard for the dogs to run around safely in. Kelpie Cottage was clean and tidy upon arrival and is located in a wonderful quiet and peaceful environment. Overall we had a very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mullaivendhan A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay for pet owners visiting Mt.Gambier

Property is well located in a calm private place near Mt.Gambier. Plenty of space around the house to walk the pets or play with kids. Pet owners would love a stay here with plenty of space with fence.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Worrolong

Great location with a large yard for kids to play in. The breakfast amenities were very generous and much appreciated. It was lovely to see the animals each day. The hosts were very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Deirdre M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Catch up with rels

Wonderfullly comfy bed. Great location of property & our well-behaved Aussie Terrier enjoyed herself as well. Thank you Russ & Pauline. You provide a great dog friendly option in the Mt Gambier area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan & Jess K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay

Had the best time with our 3 kids and dog. It was so nice knowing our dog was looked after in a very secure yard when we went out. Provisions were incredibly generous. Loved seeing the beautiful animals at the property. Beds are so comfortable. Location is perfect. Owners were lovely and very helpful. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selina J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

Such a beautiful place to stay and so nice to hear the stories of all the animals from the hosts. Really appreciated the provisions as we had a full car so didn’t bring much food, plus the secure yard for the doggo was brilliant to know they didn’t need to be on lead the whole time. Highly recommend it as a place for travellers with dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaunagh D., Lyndoch

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very pet friendly and very welcoming

It was a very nice place to stay with my dog. It was fabulously looked after. Very easy to find. In a lovely quiet spot. Loved the nice goodies in the fridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jess B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay, very homely

Friendly host whom we were fortunate to meet on arrival. Such a warm & welcoming stay for our family of 4 & 2 pups. Our dogs felt so at home as the amount of care for pets at this property is outstanding. Beds were super comfy & the house was very clean. Our kids loved the area as there is plenty of farm animals around. Thank you so much for our special stay & the extra special touches on arrival. Bread, wine, chocolates, milk & condiments really added to the homely stay…oh & especially the fresh eggs. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Elena N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mt Gambier Experience

Russ and Pauline are a lovely couple. They provided us with adequate information to reach the property. The fridge was filled with bread milk, eggs, wine..Kids loved feeding the sheep and having a tour in the farm. Our little pup loved his stay too
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Quiet Location

Lovely, quiet place just outside Mount Gambier. Nice big secure yard for the 2 dogs. Comfortable beds, nice kitchen, lounge room and shower. Nice gesture of breakfast goodies, chocolates and wine on arrival. Pauline greeted us at the gate and was a good communicator from start to finish. We enjoyed our stay and are considering coming back. Highly recommend Kelpie Cottage for a pleasant and relaxing stay. Thanks Pauline and Russ for geing great hosts. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place we have ever stayed.

Kelpie cottage was the most amazing place we have ever stayed. Russell was so kind and very caring and went above and beyond for us. The cottage was clean and inviting and loved all the dog related decor. It was great having a huge secure yard for the dogs to enjoy. It's also in a great location, close to Mount Gambier and surrounded by amazing farm land. We would recommend this place to anyone especially if you are staying with pets! Our 2 pups loved exploring and we cannot wait to be back in the near future! You will not regret staying here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thoughtful touches

Thanks Russ & Pauline. The little extras, communication and thoughtful touches were greatly appreciated. The property and walks were enjoyed by myself and our fur baby whilst the boys were off mountain biking. The location is serene but only a short drive to the action in town. Everything was comfortable and accommodating. We’ll be back next October long weekend. Thanks again for having us :))
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

PEACEFUL COTTAGE

We spent 5 nights at Kelpie Cottage with our dogs. The accommodation provides everything you could need for a short stay. Electric stovetop proved a little problematic (couldn’t get the heat down low enough) but everything else was great. Bottle of wine, breakfast supplies, firewood, lovely comfy recliner chairs, nice hot shower, comfy bed. We had business to do in town and the cottage filled the bill nicely.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie-anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pet perfect

Complete pet haven although we didn’t take a pet it was set up very well for one. They can be in the house and on the lounge or bed with you there was leads, food, treats and beds. For the humans the bed was heaven it was so soft and the pillows were like sleeping on a cloud. Bread, Juice, Eggs, Milk, Cereal, Wine and Chocolates supplied along with tea and coffee was pleasantly surprised by what was there. Host very friendly on arrival and departure but respected our privacy while there
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Christine R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

To be honest we were disappointed with the property. It was not very clean, between the seats on the couch was like a sand pit, the shower had quite a bit of mould and soap scum. The beds were very poorly made with fitted sheets not even pulled on properly, however they were comfortable. The towels were very thin and old. We loved the fire and that kept us nice and warm. Overall the accommodation was ok for what we needed but is a bit tired and could be presented a lot nicer. We would not choose to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025