Spicers Clovelly Estate

Spicers Clovelly Estate is a luxury retreat in Montville, and it takes dogs through one specific option: the Pooch Package in the private French Cottage. If you want the estate experience with your dog along, that cottage is the only door in, so book it directly and early.

The pet policy. Dogs are welcome only in the French Cottage, booked as the Pooch Package. Dogs up to 25kg are accepted, an additional nightly charge applies per dog, and this must be arranged at the time of booking rather than on arrival. The package typically includes a dog bed and bowl, sometimes with a welcome treat. Dogs must stay on-leash around the estate and cannot join guests in the main restaurant or shared indoor guest areas. Confirm the current fee and any weight or count limits with the property when you reserve.

The place. This is a polished country estate known for its gardens, lake views and a quiet, secluded setting, and it is a popular wedding and special-occasion venue. The French Cottage gives you a private base with its own space, which suits a dog that settles better away from crowds and foot traffic.

Location and nearby. You are just outside Montville village, close to the Main Street shops and Blackall Range lookouts for on-leash walks. Because the dog cannot come into the estate restaurant, plan meals around that: nearby village venues with outdoor seating are the easier option for dining with your dog.

Who it suits. Couples wanting a high-end hinterland stay who would rather not leave the dog behind, and who are happy to keep the dog leashed and out of the main dining and guest buildings.

Before you book. Request the French Cottage and the Pooch Package specifically, confirm the per-dog fee, and check where the dog can and cannot go so the on-site rules are clear before you arrive.

Sources

• Spicers Clovelly Estate, Montville · spicersretreats.com

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