The Loft Cottages

The Loft Cottages are character-filled cottages at 34 Hopetoun Street, Ballarat East, run by host Jodie Kellett, close to the Eureka Stockade precinct and a short drive from the Ballarat CBD. The feel is cosy and personal rather than corporate, and guests consistently mention the thoughtful extras, including breakfast provisions left ready for arrival.

Dogs at the cottages

Dogs are welcomed at the property, and each cottage has a private courtyard that works as a secure pottering space for a dog between walks. The published listings do not spell out pet fees or limits, so confirm terms with Jodie directly when you book: whether there is a surcharge, how many dogs are welcome, and any size conditions. Bring your own dog bedding rather than assuming it is provided, and expect dogs to be supervised rather than left alone at the cottage.

The place

Each cottage pairs a fireplace with a loft space and a private courtyard, in a rustic style that reviewers regularly single out as quirky and welcoming. The property holds a 4.9 average from twelve reviews, with the host's hospitality the recurring theme. It suits a couple or small household with one or two dogs rather than a large group.

Getting there and out with the dog

Hopetoun Street runs through Ballarat East a few minutes from the CBD. The Eureka Stockade Memorial Park is nearby and gives you a large open space for a leash walk, while Pennyweight Park fenced dog park is the option for proper off-lead time. For coffee, The Turret Cafe & Catering and Earls Deli in the CBD are dog-friendly picks a short drive away, and Woodmanshill Motel & Caravan Park is the budget alternative on Ballarat's eastern edge. See the Ballarat East guide for the rest.