A Country Barn Retreat

A Country Barn Retreat is a self-contained two-bedroom cottage on three acres at 7 Woodside Drive, Mt Rankin, about ten minutes from central Bathurst and Mount Panorama. For dog owners the draw is rural quiet and space, with an enclosed garden as the secure spot and adult-only calm around it.

Dogs at the retreat

The property is pet-friendly, and booking platforms list a limit of 2 pets in total. Pet fees apply, so contact the owners before booking to confirm the cost and arrange your dog. The three acres around the cottage are unfenced beyond the enclosed garden, so supervise a dog outside that secure area and check the fencing with the host if your dog is an escape artist. Bring your own bowls, bed and food.

The place

The cottage is renovated, with a fully equipped kitchen, a fireplace and a private bathroom with a bathtub, set on peaceful grounds and gardens. It is adults-only, which keeps the property quiet and predictable for a dog that startles at commotion. A car is essential at Mt Rankin, and free on-site parking is available.

Out and about

The quiet rural roads around Mt Rankin suit leashed walks straight from the gate, and central Bathurst is a ten-minute drive for cafes with outdoor seating. For a proper off-leash run in town, Kefford St Off-Leash Dog Park is the designated fenced space. If you want another rural option with animals around, Barcoos Farmstays Bathurst south of town is a farmstay alternative, and Rest at BoxGrove is the other highly rated pet-friendly rural stay close to Bathurst.

Max: the limit is 2 pets and fees apply, so ring the owners before booking and confirm the fencing if your dog needs a secure yard.

More options across the region sit under stays in NSW, and our Bathurst destination guide covers the area.