Silversprings Cottages

Silversprings Cottages sits on rural acreage at 199 Silverwood Road in Metricup, roughly halfway between Busselton and Margaret River. It is a working small farm with cottages and glamping pods, and unlike most of the region it charges nothing extra for dogs. For a South West base with wineries and beaches in range, that combination is hard to beat.

Dogs at the Silversprings

Dogs stay in the designated pet-friendly cottages and glamping units, including the Silver Fern pods, with no additional pet fee. Some units come with their own enclosed veranda or garden space, which gives your dog a contained spot to settle while you are on the deck. The property keeps resident farm animals including alpacas, sheep and mini donkeys, so dogs stay leashed around the paddocks and livestock, and pets should not be left unattended inside the cottages. Confirm your dog's size and breed when booking, because not every unit is set up for pets.

Max: treats waiting on arrival, a veranda to guard, and donkeys to supervise from a polite distance. Fully on duty.

Worth knowing

The cottages and pods come with fully equipped kitchens, and the property adds a sun terrace, an outdoor fireplace and an ice bath for the humans. Past guests mention dog treats and welcome touches left on arrival. Bushland surrounds the property with on-lead walking straight from the door. Bring your own bedding protection if you would rather your dog skipped the furniture, and walk the fence line yourself before any off-lead time, since rural fencing varies.

Getting there and out and about

Metricup sits off Caves Road in the middle of the Margaret River wine region, so the drive from Perth runs about three hours. Cellar doors cluster in every direction: Ad Hoc by Cherubino and Churchview Estate are both close by in Metricup, and Peacetree Wines sits just up the road in Cowaramup. Meelup Beach and the Busselton foreshore are short drives for a proper walk, while the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park trails require dogs on lead. More options sit under Metricup and across Western Australia.