Secret Wine Garden

Secret Wine Garden is the outdoor garden area at Manor Estate, a boutique winery and luxury accommodation property on Saddlebags Road in Kangarilla, about ten minutes from McLaren Vale. Dogs on lead are welcome in the garden itself, a relaxed, secluded spot for a glass of wine that''s worth knowing about if you''re touring the wine region with a dog in tow.

Dog access and setup. Dogs are welcome on lead in the outdoor Secret Wine Garden, a few steps from the accommodation. The main mansion and cellar spaces are not for dogs, so the garden is your spot. Staff are used to dog owners visiting, though it''s worth bringing your own water bowl rather than relying on one being out. Manor Estate also runs dog-friendly accommodation on the property if you want to stay over.

Known for. Manor Estate produces its own boutique McLaren Vale-style wines and the Secret Wine Garden is popular for relaxed tastings and small private events. It has an upmarket, quiet feel rather than a busy cellar-door crowd.

Getting there. The address is 40 Saddlebags Road, Kangarilla, roughly a 45 to 50 minute drive from Adelaide CBD and about ten minutes from central McLaren Vale. On-site parking is available. This is an appointment and events-focused property rather than a walk-in cellar door, so confirm opening hours and that the garden is available before you drive out.

Nearby with the dogs. The Willunga Farmers Market runs Saturdays and welcomes dogs. The McLaren Vale Shiraz Trail is a paved, dog-friendly walking track nearby, and several other wineries around Kangarilla and McLaren Vale allow dogs in their outdoor areas too, so it''s easy to build a wider day out.

When to go. Spring and autumn bring the most comfortable weather for sitting outside with a dog at your feet, though the garden is workable year-round. Book ahead rather than turning up on spec, since the property runs on appointments and private events.

Sources

• mcLaren vale winery,luxury accommodation - Manor Estate · manorestate.com.au
• Media | Manor Estate Winery, Fine Wines, Luxury Accommodation · manorestate.com.au
• Dog Friendly Cellar Doors | McLaren Vale · mclarenvale.info
• The Best Dog-Friendly Wineries in McLaren Vale (2026) · thecorkchronicles.com.au
• Dog Friendly Wineries · takemetoo.com.au
• MANOR ESTATE - Updated 2025 Reviews (Kangarilla) · tripadvisor.com.au

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