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O'Reilly's Hill Farm House B&B is a working farm stay at 7 O'Reillys Hill Road, Jumbuk, on a 166-acre property sitting roughly 435 metres up in the Strzelecki Ranges of Gippsland, about two hours east of Melbourne. It is a genuinely pet-friendly B&B on a real farm, with panoramic views over the Jumbuk hills and valleys, hosted by Wally and Qin.

Dogs at the farm house

The property lists itself as pet-friendly and pets are permitted in the one-bedroom suite, which appears to be the pet option. What no listing spells out are the details that matter: size limits, fees, how many dogs, and whether other rooms qualify. Email or call the host before booking and get those specifics in writing rather than assuming the policy covers large breeds or multiple dogs. Bring your own bedding and bowls, as none are mentioned.

The place itself

Guests rate the standard of the rooms and the peaceful country setting, with some rooms featuring deep baths and wood-burner fireplaces, though not every room includes them. Parking is on the property, close to the accommodation. Jumbuk is rural and remote, so a car is essential: Churchill is about ten minutes away and Morwell or Traralgon about twenty, with Boolarra the closest small town.

Out with the dogs around the ranges

There is no dedicated dog yard or fenced area at the property, and Latrobe City runs an on-leash municipality outside signed areas, so expect lead walking on local roads and bush reserves. For a proper off-lead run, Toners Lane dog park in Morwell or the Traralgon dog park are the closest dedicated spaces, both about twenty minutes away. Muglife Espresso in Morwell is a coffee stop on the drive in.

Max: This is a working farm with livestock about, so keep your dog on lead around farm areas even though no published rule requires it. It protects your dog and the animals that live here.

More country options are on the Victoria dog-friendly stays page, and the Jumbuk guide covers the immediate area.