The Gatehouse - historic cottage - pet friendly

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A green conservatory with a door, a chair inside, and a small garden with flowers.
A conservatory with a green door and windows, a potted plant, and a view of a garden and house.
A garden with a wooden fence, a concrete patio, and various plants and flowers.
A living room with a sofa, two side tables, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a gas stove, a toaster, and a sink.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near East Beach

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Port Fairy, VIC
  • Place, Port Fairy History Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Fairy Public Cemetery
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Griffith Island
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Port Fairy

Located in Port Fairy, this cottage is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Port Fairy History Centre and Port Fairy Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Fairy Coastal Reserve and Belfast C.R. Coastal Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Eclectic Designs Glass Blowing Studio and Go Surf School. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cave exploring nearby.
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Port Fairy, VIC

What's nearby

  • Port Fairy Coastal Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port Fairy History Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Port Fairy Public Cemetery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • East Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Griffith Island - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Warrnambool Station - 23 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 168 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oak & Anchor Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Stump - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bank St + co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Farmers Wife Harvest Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Star of the West Hotel - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gatehouse - historic cottage - pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The Gatehouse - historic cottage - pet friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Gatehouse - historic cottage - pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gatehouse - historic cottage - pet friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gatehouse - historic cottage - pet friendly located?

This family-friendly Port Fairy cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Eclectic Designs Glass Blowing Studio, Port Fairy Coastal Reserve and Moyne River. Go Surf School and East Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 158 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Host was amazing with good breakfast provisions too. Our 2 guinea pigs had a very comfy stay too. Thankyou Timothy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2026
We're pleased to hear you and your extended family enjoyed themselves at The Gatehouse. It was nice to have such well behaved guinea pigs, only our second time in ten years, Please bring them back some time soon. Cheers, Timothy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely stay at The Gatehouse in Port Fairy.Very well equipped and great position walking distant to everything.Yummy breakfast provisions.Hosts very attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2026
Thank you for your positive comments. We were pleased to welcome you back to the Gatehouse. I suspect that the home-made muesli had citrus peel in it, the secret ingredient, for the first time in a while. We appreciated, very much, how clean, neat and tidy you left the cottage. Please think about a return visit. Timothy
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yes we had a great stay, the host was excellent, , great location, close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was absolutely beautifully fitted out and the gourmet breakfast provisions were a wonderful touch. Also the location was ideal for the PFFF, very central to everything and our hosts are such genuinely nice people.Would love to stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2026
We were very glad to host you for the PFFF, especially at short notice. You are too kind about the breakfast provisions but we're glad you enjoyed them. And our chats were entertaining too. You were genuinely nice guests, and we hope to be able to host you again next year. Please keep in touch. Timothy and Roger
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in an excellent location, close to restaurants, shops and the ocean. Great enclosed yard for our little dog. Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2026
Thank you for your positive review. We're glad that you and your little dog enjoyed your stay at the cottage. The sound of the ocean on a still night, whether from the South or the East beach is one of the simple delights of Port Fairy. Cheers, Timothy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday as a whole was wonderful. Hosts were friendly and attentive. All amenities were very suitable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2026
Hi Ange, Thank you for your positive review. We enjoyed hosting you and your family and your well-behaved dog. And I am pleased that the weather was just right. Cheers, Timothy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay, comfortable and all mod cons. beautiful garden for the dogs. Short walk into town. Highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2026
Thanks for your review. We enjoyed having your family stay over Easter and hearing your happy appreciation of the back garden, including by the well-behaved dogs, from a distance. We also enjoyed our brief but interesting chats. Watch out for something not unexpected in the mail. Cheers, Timothy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely welcoming hosts and a cute, comfortable property. Plenty of space and a great yard for our dog. We loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2026
Thank you for your kind words. We were pleased to be able to accommodate you and your party, including your dog. Thanks, also, for letting us have the lawn mown. It was much needed after the recent, rain the first in two months! Cheers, Timothy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay in historical Port Fairy.Accomodation was centrally located and very comfortable.Our dog was welcomed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2026
Thanks for your positive review. We enjoyed hosting you, and your dear and very well-behaved Labrador. Dogs love the big back garden. Cheers, Timothy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Timothy was very welcoming! The house is in a fantastic location and was perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind words. The location is rather 'Goldilocks', not too close to town and not too far, with some of the best food and coffee just minutes away. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and liked the cottage so much. It's rewarding to hear back from satisfied guests. Timothy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Gatehouse. The location was very central, and the cottage was charming. The generous breakfast provisions and the gas log fire were very welcome. The secure backyard was perfect for our 2 small dogs and the hosts were very attentive and provided detailed communication, making sure that we had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2026
Thank you for your positive review. It is a cosy cottage in the colder months, and your autumn stay was a taste of things to come. Your two small dogs, notwithstanding their enthusiasm for the garden, were some of the quietest we have hosted. Thank you for your patience and understanding when there was glitch with the keys. Please do think about returning to catch some more fish. Cheers, Timothy
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place to stay, close to everything

Cute cottage with all amenities, comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2022
Hi Julie, Thank you for your review. Guests often compliment us on the comfort of our beds and the quality of our bed linen. One recently asked for their source and details so she could but them for herself! We are checking our records to help her. Cheers, Timothy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint cottage with charm. Nicely presented. Great communication with host. Pet friendly. Easy walk to shops, restaurants, beaches & river. All amenities provided, including breakfast items. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2026
Thanks, on all counts, for your kind review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. You were easy guests to host, with clear communications and a delightful dog. Cheers, Timothy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Old world charm with local welcome!

Delightful hosts, beautiful house and within close walking distance to everything. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2025
Hi Tara, Thank you for your positive review and also for your support and understanding in the emergency medical situation which was happening at the time. They are appreciated. I am much better now. Cheers, Timothy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a lovely long weekend in this very comfortable cottage. The central location is perfect, an easy walk to cafes, pubs, shops, etc. Our hosts were very welcoming and thoughtful, we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2025
Thank you for your review. I thought I had replied already, but several responses seem not to have been sent. We enjoyed hosting you and hope that you can return. Cheers, Timothy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Close to town, nice comfortable and clean accommodation. Thanks to owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2025
Thanks for your positive review and for being such well-behaved guests, quiet and very neat and tidy! Cheers, Timothy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was an amazing location , really close to town and its awesome cafes. Especially the stumps pub up the road , we were able to enjoy live music with our pooch. The cottege was warm on arrival with a perfect assortment of breakfast treats and condiments to enjoy .Outdoor yard was well enclosed for our golden retriever , the conservatory was a cozy place for our dog to sleep but also a beautiful place for wine and nibbles in the arvo sun! Timothy and Roger are excellent hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2026
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay so much and could catch up with family members, especially at such short notice. The photo of your contented dog in the conservatory is charming. And yes, we often say that The Gatehouse is in the 'Goldilocks' position: not too near and not too far from everything. We look forward to welcoming you back. Cheers, Timothy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Timothy and Roger we’re wonderful hosts and ensured we had all we needed plus more.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2025
It was a pleasure to have such a delightful and interesting family stay in The Gatehouse for a long traditional Christmas break. We hope that you might be able to return. Perhaps the weather could have been a bit hotter but, at least, it wasn't too hot. Thank you for being such easy guests to host. Timothy & Roger
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a perfect stay! Timothy and Roger are great hosts and The Gatehouse is a short stroll from all that Port Fairy has to offer. Has a great, relaxed vibe that’s easy to enjoy. An added bonus was being able to bring our Golden Retriever. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2026
Thank you for your positive review. We enjoyed hosting you and your beautifully natured Golden Retriever. And we are pleased that you all appreciated the genuine cosiness of the cottage and its grassy backyard. Other places offer 'magazine' glamour, but I'm not sure that it is the real heritage of Port Fairy. Cheers, Timothy and Roger
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Port Fairy Jazz weekend

Great location close to everything. Charming home and hosts made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2025
Thank you, Simon for your review and for alerting us to the phantom swimming pool. It has been rectified, and we are working on your other concerns. We hope you enjoyed Port Fairy during its Jazz Festival. Cheers, Timothy
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic little cottage in a great location. Secure backyard made it an awesome pet friendly option. Communication by the host was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2025
Thank you for your review. I thought I had done so already, but several seem not to have been sent. We enjoyed hosting you and hope that you can return. Cheers, Timothy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

lovely stay

we both enjoyed our stay.The location was very convenient, close to everything. Port Fairy is a beautiful location for a relaxing and refreshing break.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2020
Hi Fiona, we are glad that you both enjoyed your stay and, apparently, the schnauzers! Guests do appreciate the location, close to everything but not too close. The Gatehouse is a bit of the true Port Fairy, a real and delightful country town with the sea on two sides. Cheers, Timothy and Roger
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage in great location

Clean user friendly cottage, great location, park car and leave as cafes, etc, river & beach all in walking distance. Lovely hosts, good secure yard for our small dogs, and some breakfast provisions included.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2024
Hi Caroline Thank you for your positive review. We are pleased to hear that you and your dogs enjoyed your stay. People marvel at the big back yard and how much their city dogs revel in it. Cheers, Timothy
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy, friendly, great location, pet- friendly. Very good breakfast with condiments,Including coffee beans, grinder & plunger.Our hosts were very helpful, sharing their knowledge of this lovely part of the world.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2025
Thank you for your positive review and kind words. We enjoyed hosting you. Port Fairy, along with its hinterland, is a lovely part of the world and we are glad to share it. Cheers, Timothy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Port Fairy guest home

The Gatehouse and its hosts were amazing for our stay at Port Fairy. Exactly as advertised and a fantastic secure backyard for our dogs. Good location too
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2025
Hi Roger Thank you for your very positive review. Yes, the location is good, not to close to the centre of town but only a few minutes' walk to get there. We enjoyed your dogs' enthusiasm. It was clear that they were having a good time. We look forward to welcoming them back. Cheers, Timothy
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