The Ridgeway Retreat

The Ridgeway Retreat is a one-bedroom self-contained house in The Ridgeway, a quiet semi-rural locality on the edge of Queanbeyan and about 20 minutes from Canberra. The reason it is on this site: dogs of any size are welcome to stay overnight, with no additional fee reported, and cats may also be allowed on request.

Dogs at The Ridgeway Retreat

The published pet information is brief, so the essentials are simple: dogs of any size can stay, there is no fee mentioned for bringing one, and other pets are at the host's discretion. Because only a short summary is available, message the host before booking to confirm house rules, fencing and whether any parts of the property are off-limits to the dog.

Max: with a stay this small, one message to the host sorts everything: fencing, furniture and whether two dogs is a problem.

The place and the area

It is a self-contained house setup suited to a couple travelling with their dog, and the semi-rural setting means quiet mornings and space around you rather than street traffic. Queanbeyan's shops and cafes are a short drive, with Canberra beyond.

Close by with the dogs

For a proper off-lead run, the Kinlyside Avenue fenced dog park at Jerrabomberra is the nearest secure option, and Thirty 4 Cafe and Restaurant in Queanbeyan is a dog-friendly meal stop. Similar rural stays sit nearby, including Guys Cross Farm Cottage at Carwoola.

More options are on the New South Wales dog-friendly stays list, and the local guide is at The Ridgeway.