Title: Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria Family-friendly cottage in St Andrews ## Photo gallery for Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria ![Property grounds - Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria (Saint Andrews)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111570000/111560200/111560147/d4a7a902.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria (Saint Andrews)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111570000/111560200/111560147/78b97cf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria (Saint Andrews)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111570000/111560200/111560147/1f73f609.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria (Saint Andrews)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111570000/111560200/111560147/dbd0dc97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria (Saint Andrews)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111570000/111560200/111560147/e3d14142.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria provides amenities, such as a garden and a playground. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Breakfast available - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria Relax with the whole family, girls weekend, romantic getaway, friends catch-up, or overnight stay due to work or event at this sanctuary in the heart of St Andrews less than 40kms from Melbourne's CBD. Walk to the eclectic Saturday market followed by lunch and coffee at the local restaurant/coffee shops, followed by a band at the iconic St Andrews Pub. Wineries, art studios, great restaurants, hiking in nearby Kinglake, so much to see and do, or just relax and enjoy the peace and beautiful wildlife. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: No smoking indoors or near main house ### Services and conveniences - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 3 This property uses solar and geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area St Andrews is home to this cottage. Shaws Road Winery and Sticks Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Alowyn Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Tindals Wildflower Reserve and Diamond Valley Railway Inc.. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. [Visit our St Andrews travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Andrews.dx6139303) [View more Cottages in Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Cottages.d178283-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.60627,145.26978&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:bbodFc_tuZ%3FQ%3FS%3FS%3FS%40Q%40U%40Q%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40QBUBQBQBQBUBQDQDQBQDSDQDQFQDQDQFSFMDQHQFOFQFOHOFQHOHMHOFMJOHMHOHKJOJKHOJKJMJKJMJKJILMJKLIJKLGJKLILGLILILGLILGLGNGLELELINELCNCNELENCLENANCNCLANANCN%3FNCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%3FNBL%40N%40NBNBL%40NDNBLDNDLBNBLDNHLDLDLFNFLFLHLFLHLHLFJHLJLFJJLHJJJLJHLJJLJJJLJJHLJLHNJJHNHLHNHLHNHLFNHPHNFNFPFNFPFPFLDRFPDPFPDPDPDRBPDPDPBPBPBTBPBPBT%40P%40PBT%40P%40T%40P%40T%40P%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FTAPATAPATAPCTAPAPCRCRCPCTCPCPEPEPCPEREPEPGPEPGPERGLGPGPGNGPGNILIRGLININILINILINKJINKLILKJKLKJKJMLKJKJKJMFKLMFMJKHMFMHMHMFMHMFODMHMDMDOHMDODM%40ODMDOBODMBO%40O%40OBMBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMCOAOAOCMEOCMEOEOAMEOEMIMEMEOIMEMGMIMGMIMIMGMIKKMGKMMGKKMKKKKMKKKKKMKKIOKKKOIKIOIMKOGMIOIOIMGSIMGOGQGOIQEQGMGSEQEQGQEQEQESCQEQEQCQCUCQCQCSCSAQCQAUAQAUAQAUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rZu1aX2ztbEsDZmhKHlJokQbJqk=) Saint Andrews, VIC ### What's nearby - Queenstown G57 Bushland Reserve 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Queenstown G58 Bushland Reserve 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - St Andrews Nature Conservation Reserve 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - St Andrews G148 Bushland Reserve 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Smiths Gully and Peter Franke Nature Conservation Reserve 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile ### Getting around - Hurstbridge Station 13 min drive - Donnybrook Station 38 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) 45 min drive ### Restaurants - Henry Hurst's 9 min drive - Panton Hill Hotel 6 min drive - Wild Wombat Restaurant Cafe 9 min drive - Burke’s Fish & Chips 9 min drive - A Local Baker 10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria? ### Where is Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Amenities ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Leonie 29 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Enjoyable stay to explore the area ##### Leonie Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Portsmouth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth-Hotels.d553248634335196573.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotel Montevideo - Leading Hotels of the World](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montevideo-Hotels-HOTEL-MONTEVIDEO.h83811610.Hotel-Information) > > [travelodgeuk Hotels in Uckfield](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Uckfield-Hotels-Travelodge-UK.0-0-d10162--bTravelodgeUK.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Ishmajoso Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Freetown-Hotels-Ishmajoso-Lodge.h36500450.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Tulchan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tulchan-Hotels.d3000715050.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Green Hotels in Tunisia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Tunisia-Green-Sustainable.0-0-d182-tGreenSustainable.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Hotels in Stackpole](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stackpole-Hotels.d3000383074.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Cottages Mullaghbawn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mullaghbawn-Cottages.d6139451-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Hotels in Valencia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Valencia-Hotels.d3713.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Balgownie-Estate-Vineyard-Resort-Spa.h2614700.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rome-Hotels-Royal-House.h7499110.Hotel-Information) > > [No 9 Rathgar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-No-9-Rathgar-By-The-KeyCollections.h35885049.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Jeddah (JED) to Sylhet (ZYL)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/jed/zyl/jeddah-to-sylhet) > > [Flights from London (LON-All Airports) to Cochin (COK-Cochin Intl.)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lon/cok/london-to-cochin) ### Activities > [Things to do in Roussillon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Roussillon.d603287.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Mora d'Ebre Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mora-DEbre.d6356987.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Disney Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Disney-Village-Paris.d553248634456045190.Attraction) ### General > [Visit Holmbury St Mary](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Holmbury-St-Mary.dx3000390582) > > [Visit Cholet](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cholet.dx6593) ---