High View Family Cottages

High View Family Cottages is a rural horse property at 237 Illowa Road, Illowa, a short drive outside Warrnambool, with two renovated Ocean View Cottages and two budget lodges set high enough to look over the ocean, Kelly's Swamp and Tower Hill. It is a quiet country base for exploring the Warrnambool and Port Fairy coast with the dog along.

Dogs at High View Family Cottages

Well-behaved dogs are welcomed both indoors and outdoors across the accommodation, and the cottages come with a fenced area, veranda and grass patch for time outside. No pet fee or weight limit is published, so confirm pet terms, including any charges, when you book.

This is a working property with resident horses, dogs and cats, so it does not suit guests with animal allergies, and it is worth confirming leash and supervision rules for the paddocks before you arrive.

The vibe

The setting is peaceful and rural with a secluded feel despite being only a 3 to 5 minute drive from Warrnambool and about 20 minutes from Port Fairy. Horse agistment, paddocks and an indoor arena round out the property for anyone travelling with horses as well.

Getting there

The address is 237 Illowa Road, Illowa VIC 3282, just off the main route into the Great Ocean Road region, with on-site parking.

While you're out there

Logan's Beach, the river precinct and the Warrnambool promenade cover the coastal walks, with council-designated off-leash areas to check for the school-holiday restrictions. For off-lead time proper, the Victoria Park Community Dog Park is in town and the Koroit Dog Park is on the Tower Hill side, with Rough Diamond as the Warrnambool coffee stop.

More options are on the Victoria stays guide and the Illowa destination page.