Barossa Country Cottages

Barossa Country Cottages on Gilbert Street in Lyndoch is a set of self-contained cottages built with dogs in mind rather than merely tolerating them: fenced backyards and a full kit of dog gear come standard. It makes a practical Barossa base if you are travelling with a small to medium dog.

Dogs at Barossa Country Cottages

Dogs are welcome on request, at a fee of around $20 per pet per stay according to the major booking platforms, so flag the dog when you book. Each cottage's backyard is fenced and suited to smaller dogs, and the property supplies a kennel, drinking bowl, pooper scooper and poo bags, which saves real packing space. Two firm rules apply: no dogs on the furniture or bedding, and no leaving a dog alone inside the cottage. Plan days where the dog comes with you or relaxes in the yard.

The vibe

Guests rate the cottages highly for comfort, helpful owners and a peaceful setting on the quiet edge of Lyndoch. The fenced yards are the practical standout: you can let the dog straight out for toilet breaks without fumbling for a lead, and the supplied kennel and bowls mean less gear in the boot.

Getting there

The cottages sit on Gilbert Street in Lyndoch, the southern gateway town of the Barossa Valley about an hour from Adelaide. The village's cafes are close, and the valley's cellar doors spread north from here, so you will use the car daily. Lyndoch is a calmer base than Tanunda or Nuriootpa, with vineyard country starting at the edge of town.

While you're out there

Three dog-friendly cellar doors sit a short drive away in Lyndoch itself: Kellermeister, Kies Family Wines and Chateau Yaldara, so you can build tasting days where the dog comes along. If you need a bigger fenced run, the Truro Fenced Dog Park is worth the drive north.

More pet friendly stays in South Australia and the Lyndoch dog guide are on PawScapes.