Barcoos Farmstays Bathurst

Barcoos Farmstays is a working farm property at Perthville, a short drive south of Bathurst, where the whole point is that the animals are part of the stay. Dogs are welcome overnight on the farm, which makes this one of the more genuinely pet-friendly farm stay setups in the central west.

Dogs at Barcoos Farmstays

The rule that matters most: dogs must be on a lead at all times while on the farm property. That is firm, and it makes sense, because lambs, pigs, donkeys and ponies live here. The property is described as pet-friendly for both the accommodation and camping sides. Specific size limits and nightly pet fees are not published, so confirm those directly when you book. The main farmhouse sleeps five bedrooms' worth of guests, and it is worth checking at booking whether your dog can be inside your cottage or needs to stay outside.

Max: On a farm with livestock, a lead is not a suggestion. Pack a long line so your dog can still sniff around the yard while you feed the animals.

Life on the farm

This is an interactive farm stay rather than a quiet holiday house. Guests join in with feeding lambs, pigs and donkeys, and the activity list includes pony rides, horse riding and tractor rides. For families, the animal contact is the drawcard; for dog owners, it is worth knowing the environment is a working property with livestock moving around, not a detached rental with a manicured lawn.

Off the farm with the dogs

Perthville sits just outside Bathurst, so a proper off-lead run is a short drive away at the Kefford St Off-Leash Dog Park. If you head into town for a meal, Café Viva is a dog-friendly cafe option. Firewater Hotel is an alternative dog-friendly stay if the farm is booked out.

More options across the region are listed on the dog-friendly stays in NSW page, and the local area is covered on the Perthville guide.