Title: Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111570000/111560200/111560147/b8b988b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111570000/111560200/111560147/w1319h875x6y0-7bc73e03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111570000/111560200/111560147/dcee9f42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111570000/111560200/111560147/dbd0dc97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111570000/111560200/111560147/1f73f609.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Fireplace - Parking available - Air conditioning ## 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 - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 100% renewable energy - Composting - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Garden - Geothermal energy - Housekeeping (on request) - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Recycling - Solar energy - Water dispenser - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Adult supervision of kids required at all times ### Events Events allowed: birthday parties ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted No smoking indoors or near main house ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 ![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 - Yarra Valley Chocolaterie - 23 min drive - 11.1 miles - Yering Station Winery - 23 min drive - 11.3 miles - Alowyn Gardens - 23 min drive - 11.8 miles - De Bortoli - Yarra Valley - 29 min drive - 16.2 miles - Rochford Wines Yarra Valley - 36 min drive - 21.2 miles #### Getting around - Hurstbridge Station - 13 min drive - Donnybrook Station - 38 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 45 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Panton Hill Hotel - ‬6 min drive - ‪Henry Hurst's - ‬9 min drive - ‪A Local Baker - ‬10 min walk - ‪Wild Wombat Restaurant Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪Dark Horse Cafe, Wine And Produce - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### Where is Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria located? > This family-friendly St Andrews cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Queenstown G58 Bushland Reserve and Queenstown G57 Bushland Reserve. St Andrews Nature Conservation Reserve and St Andrews G148 Bushland Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## 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 8.0 ### 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 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 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 > [The Cottage in the Wood](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Keswick-Hotels-The-Cottage-In-The-Wood.h35181958.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Smarden](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Smarden-Hotels.d6257429.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Apartamentos Globales Binimar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ciutadella-De-Menorca-Hotels-Hotel-Globales-Binimar.h1190599.Hotel-Information) > > [All-Inclusive Hotels in Burgas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Burgas-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d3000650975-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [All-Inclusive Hotels in Hisaronu](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hisaronu-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d553248628619644513-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Marrakech](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels.d6084756.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aberdeen-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Aberdeen-City-Centre.h907189.Hotel-Information) > > [Spa Hotels in Folkestone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Folkestone-Hotels-Spa-Hotels.0-0-d4640-tSpaHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Ludlow Castle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ludlow-Castle-Hotels.0-l6084101-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Dunblane](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunblane-Hotels.d5718.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Racecourse Ground](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Racecourse-Ground-Hotels.0-l6086455-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/mel/syd/melbourne-to-sydney) > > [Flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Manchester (MAN)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/ind/man/indianapolis-to-manchester) > > [Flights from London (LHR) to Pensacola (PNS)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/pns/london-to-pensacola) > > [Flights from Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) to Manchester (MAN)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/trv/man/thiruvananthapuram-to-manchester) ### Cars > [Car hire in Anand](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Anand.d6177840.Car-Hire-Guide) > > [Van Car Hire in France](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Van-Car-Rentals-In-France.d59-tVan.Car-Rental-Destination-Class) > > [Budget Car Rentals In Dublin](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Budget-Car-Rentals-In-Dublin.d4347204-c39.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) ### Activities > [Things to do in Blevio](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Blevio.d6131961.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Ciampino](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ciampino.d179145.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Rosenheim](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Rosenheim.d55403.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Bognor Regis Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bognor-Regis.d4574.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Bridlington North Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bridlington-North-Beach-Bridlington.d553248635976063169.Attraction) > > [Jeddah Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jeddah.d1680.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [La Bombonera](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Bombonera-La-Boca.d6060863.Attraction) > > [Boa Vista Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Boa-Vista.d730.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Belek Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Belek.d6034717.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### Holiday Rentals > [Uxbridge Holiday Rentals](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Uxbridge-Holiday-Rentals.d182681.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals) ### General > [Visit Newcastle Emlyn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Emlyn.dx6141844) > > [Visit Nantucket Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nantucket-Island.dx6047676)