Ashburton Lavender Farm Stay

Ashburton Lavender Farm Stay is a self-contained guest suite on a working lavender property just outside Millthorpe in NSW's central west. For dog owners the appeal is the combination of a fenced garden, a suite that is entirely yours, and hosts who genuinely like animals. Reviews point to fresh eggs, warm hospitality and a farmyard full of characters.

Dogs at Ashburton Lavender Farm Stay

Well-behaved pets are welcome, per the hosts' Airbnb listing, which also asks that you declare your pets when you book rather than turning up with them. An additional cleaning charge applies, and no strict size limit is published, so message the hosts with the number and size of dogs you plan to bring and confirm the fee before you commit. One caution from other listings: some third-party booking sites have stated the property is not pet-friendly, so book direct through Airbnb or the farm's own site where the welcome is clear.

The guest suite is self-contained with its own kitchen, and the property has a fenced garden plus a verandah where a dog can sit with you of an evening. The fencing is the practical draw: a contained space for morning and last-thing toilet breaks without a lead.

Worth knowing

This is a real small farm. Alongside the lavender there are guinea fowl, geese, chickens, ducks, sheep and a pony, plus a resident family dog. If your dog chases birds or stock, this is not the property for an off-lead experiment; keep them leashed and under control until you know how they react. A settled dog that ignores poultry will fit in fine.

Getting there and getting around

The property sits on the edge of Millthorpe, roughly twenty minutes from Orange and a short drive from Blayney. The village itself is one of the region's prettiest, with heritage buildings, a pub and a handful of food stops, all within a few minutes of the farm gate.

While you're out there

For an off-lead run, the Glenorie Road Off Leash Dog Area is the local designated space. Lunch options include The Old Mill Cafe, and a cellar door visit to Angullong Wines pairs well with a lazy afternoon. If you would rather stay in town, Millthorpe Motel is the alternative base. Broader options are on the New South Wales stays page.