Montfort Manor

Montfort Manor at 35 Hoven Drive is a boutique guesthouse on the quiet edge of Traralgon, known for manicured gardens, lake views, a pool, a tennis court and unusually warm hosting from owners David and Melinda. But dog owners should know the headline up front: its booking listings state that pets are not allowed, so this is not a stay to plan around a dog.

Dogs at the Montfort Manor

The property's listings on the major booking platforms list pets as not permitted, and the manor's own site does not advertise any pet-friendly rooms or terms. We could not verify any dog acceptance for this property, so treat it as a no-dogs stay unless you hear otherwise directly from the hosts, and check before booking rather than after. If you have already booked here without the dog, that is a different story, and a good one.

Max: not every beautiful stay takes dogs, and this is one of them. The bookings say no pets, so we leave the lead hanging and pick somewhere that does.

The place

What you miss out on (or enjoy dog-free) is a calm, retreat-style property a five to ten minute drive from Traralgon's centre: upscale suites with kitchenettes and breakfast provisions, extensive gardens to wander, and a secluded country feel that reviewers consistently rate among the best in Gippsland.

Getting there

Hoven Drive sits off the southern side of Traralgon, about two hours east of Melbourne via the M1, with off-street parking on site.

Taking the dog instead

For pet-friendly alternatives in the same patch, Traralgon Holiday Village and Motel Traralgon both cater to travellers with dogs, and Traralgon Dog Park covers the off-lead exercise.

More options are on the Victoria pet friendly stays guide and the Traralgon destination page.