Spicers Clovelly Estate

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

The dog setup

Dogs under 25kg are accepted in the French Cottage, and the package includes a plush dog bed and a bowl for the room, with a la carte breakfast for the humans. An additional nightly charge per dog applies and must be arranged with reservations at the time of booking rather than on arrival. Dogs stay on leash around the estate grounds, are kept off the furniture and beds, and cannot enter the main restaurant or the pool area.

The vibe

This is a quiet, secluded property known for its gardens and lake views, popular for weddings and special occasions. The standalone cottage suits a dog that settles better away from foot traffic. Because the on-site restaurant is off limits, plan dinners around Montville village, where several venues have outdoor seating.

Max: the grounds are for walking on a lead, not for exploring off it. Wildlife lives in this hinterland, and the estate expects dogs to stay close.

Getting there

The estate sits just outside Montville on the Blackall Range, about 90 minutes north of Brisbane. Montville's main street shops and the range lookouts are minutes away for on-leash walks, and on-site parking comes with the stay.

While you're out there

If the Pooch Package is booked out, At Remingtons B & B Private Cottages and Apple Tree Cottage are pet-friendly alternatives in Montville itself. Fiorio & Co covers dinner in the village, and Mapleton Dog Park is a short drive north for a proper off-lead run.

The broader options are on the Queensland dog friendly stays guide and the Montville destination page.