Blue Hills Farmstay

Blue Hills Farmstay is a self-contained farm stay on Mornington Road just outside Harvey, built around chalet accommodation, a mini-golf course and a paddock of farm animals guests can feed and pat. It is a working-farm holiday rather than a boutique retreat, and it takes dogs seriously enough to set aside dedicated pet-friendly chalets where they stay indoors with you.

Dogs at the farmstay

Five of the chalets are pet-friendly, so dogs stay inside rather than in a kennel or the car. Expect a modest surcharge on the nightly rate for bringing a dog, and keep your dog under close control around the stock: sheep, goats and chooks are part of the experience for everyone else's kids, not your dog's entertainment. Bring your own bed, bowls and food, as a rural property like this is not stocked for pets. Specific pet fees and size limits are not published, so confirm current rates and chalet availability directly on 0439 313 898 before booking.

The farm itself

The drawcard is the animals: egg collecting, feeding the sheep and meeting the resident Highland cattle are the rituals guests remember, and guest reviews regularly mention feeding ponies, rabbits and the resident pig. For the humans there is an on-site pool and mini-golf. Winter stays come with a log fire and complimentary wood; summer ones have air conditioning. The property sleeps up to 30 across the chalets, so it suits families and groups more than a quiet couple's escape.

Getting there and parking

The property is on Mornington Road outside Harvey, generally reached via the South Western Highway about 90 minutes south of Perth, with free on-site parking for guests.

Close by with the dogs

Harvey's town centre, with its cafes and Harvey Cheese, is a short drive away for an on-lead wander. If you want alternatives to compare, the Harvey Caravan Park is in town and Myalup Beach Caravan Park puts you near the coast. More options sit on the dog friendly stays in WA list, and local tips are on the Harvey destination guide.

Max: Keep the lead on until you know how your dog reacts to sheep and cattle at close range. Even a well-behaved dog can spook livestock, and on a working farm that is everyone's problem.