Alstonville Country Cottages - Holiday Accommodation

Alstonville Country Cottages is a pet friendly cottage stay on a 42 acre rural property at 7 Alstonville Cemetery Road, in the Northern Rivers hinterland above Ballina, with self-contained cabins, a pool and a pizza oven. Dogs and cats of any size are welcome indoors, but only with prior approval, so flag your pet when you book.

Dogs at Alstonville Country Cottages

Pets of any size are allowed, both dogs and cats, and they can stay indoors with advance approval at $20 per pet per night. The rules are practical: pets must be under reasonable control, never left unattended, and must not disturb the farm animals or other guests. Pets are not allowed on any furniture, beds, linen, showers or baths, and an additional cleaning charge of at least $150 can apply if they are found on the furniture. Owners clean up after their pets and dispose of waste in the bins at reception.

The place

Accommodation is self-contained cottages and cabins with comfortable beds, good showers and private verandahs, some with built-in gas BBQs, and select cottages have enclosed decks and gates to keep a dog safely contained. There is a pool and a pizza oven on site, a rainforest track down to a creek on the property, and some cottages take in ocean views from the plateau.

Getting there

Alstonville sits on the plateau between Lismore and the coast, a couple of minutes from the village centre and about 20 minutes from the coast. The property is a couple of minutes' drive from town, with parking at the cottages.

Close by with the dogs

Alstonville Dog Park is in the village for an off-lead run, Buckley's Chance is a local cafe stop, and the Alstonville Showgrounds are another stay option in town. Pet friendly beaches around Ballina and Lennox Head are a short drive down the hill.

Max: with farm animals on the property and a $150 cleaning fee hanging over the furniture rule, this is a stay for a dog with calm manners and solid recall.

Before you book, request your pet in advance and budget for the nightly fee. It suits families and dog owners after a rural base with room to move rather than a quick roadside overnight. More dog friendly stays across NSW and things to do around Alstonville are listed on PawScapes.