Pelican Cottage B&B

Pelican Cottage B&B is a two-storey, self-contained cottage at Winnindoo, a rural locality in Gippsland roughly 20km from Sale, sitting between Rosedale and Stratford. Up to two dogs can stay inside the house, which is generous for the area, but the yard is not securely fenced and wildlife is abundant on the property, so the outside rules are strict.

Dogs at Pelican Cottage

Two dogs are permitted for a $75 pet fee. Dogs are allowed inside the cottage but must stay off the furniture. Outside, they must be on a leash at all times: the property is unfenced and there is a lot of wildlife moving through, so a dog off-lead here is a risk to itself and the local animals. An outside pen is available if you need somewhere to settle a dog while you eat or head out. Confirm the fee and pen availability with the hosts when booking, and mention your dogs up front.

Worth knowing

Self-contained means you run your own kitchen and come and go as you please rather than relying on hosted breakfast hours. The setting is quiet Gippsland farmland between Rosedale and Stratford, so it suits travellers who want a base for the region rather than a town-centre stop. The review sample is small, so lean on direct conversation with the hosts for specifics before you commit.

Getting there and parking

Winnindoo sits just off the South Gippsland Highway between Rosedale and Stratford, about 20km from Sale. Parking is at the cottage. Sale is the nearest bigger town for supplies, and Stratford is the closer stop for coffee and food.

Close by with the dogs

For a proper off-lead run, Sale The Dog Park is the dedicated fenced option in the region. On the way through Stratford, Sipping Duck Coffee Roasters is the coffee stop. More options in the region are on the Winnindoo destination page, and the full list is in the VIC stays index.

Max: Two dogs inside for a week of Gippsland exploring? Good humans. The leash rule outside is fair, there are wallabies everywhere and I cannot be trusted.