Wilderness House

Wilderness House is a quiet bed and breakfast at 213 Wilderness Road, about ten minutes west of the Margaret River townsite and a kilometre from the golf club, set in natural bush with its own gardens. Pets are generally allowed, which makes it a rare B&B option in a region where most cellar doors and stays shut the door on dogs, but the details live in a phone call rather than a listing page.

Dogs at the Wilderness House

Pets are generally allowed, with hosts historically flexible with well-behaved dogs, but the policy varies by room and availability, so contact the host on 0422 904 121 before you book and confirm the rules, any fee, and which rooms are open to a dog. Ask specifically about fencing: the property sits in a bushland garden and a secure yard is not guaranteed for every unit. Until you have seen the yard, keep the dog on lead around the grounds, which are home to plenty of native birdlife and the odd kangaroo at dusk. B&B settings do not suit dogs left alone for long stretches if they fret, so plan your day around the dog or take turns.

Max: confirm the fencing before you promise your dog a free run. Bushland blocks back onto everything from bandicoots to bossy kangaroos, and an unsecured yard is not the place to find out your dog has opinions about that.

The place

Suites are spacious, with private patios, sound-proofed windows, mini-kitchenettes, tea and coffee facilities, air conditioning and en suites with quality toiletries. The garden setting draws birds, and free wifi and on-site parking round out the practical side. Guests rate it 4.9 and single out the hosts for local recommendations.

Getting there

Wilderness Road runs west out of town towards the coast, putting the house roughly ten minutes from the main strip and five to ten minutes from Prevelly and Gnarabup Beach. Private on-site parking is included, which makes the winery runs easy.

Close by with the dogs

The Brookfield Dog Park and Georgette Drive Dog Park are the town's off-lead options on your way in. For stops with the dog, Cape Mentelle and Xanadu Wines sit on the town side of the wine region, and Blue Ginger Fine Foods handles picnic supplies. More options are on the Western Australia dog-friendly stays guide and the Margaret River destination page.