This historic 3-bedroom rural property with 2 bathrooms is set in established gardens with an orchard, vegetable garden, and an outdoor bath/shower. The retreat is pet-friendly,  has a securely fenced yard, and charming rural views. 538 Winnap Nelson Rd, Drik Drik 3304 M 0467 610 284 www.olddrikdrikschoolhouseretreat.com Book Now

This holiday park, less than an hour’s drive from Melbourne, welcomes pets on powered sites, and even has its own off-leash area, with a dog park just next door! Facilities include an outdoor pool, a large BBQ area and community kitchen. 1165 Frankston-Dandenong Road, Carrum Downs 3201 https://www.cpoaus.com.au/

This motel has designated pet-friendly rooms. Facilities include a kitchenette, electric blanket, hairdryer, LCD TV and open space living with sofa. $112 per night. There is a $100 pet bond. 1165 Frankston-Dandenong Road, Carrum Downs 3201 T 03 9782 1292

Located 50 minutes from Melbourne CBD, this motel offers two types of pet-friendly accommodation in double or family rooms and is a great gateway between the fabulous surrounding suburbs of Mornington Peninsula. Facilities include an outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, toaster, tea & coffee making facilities, remote controlled television, ironing board and clothes airier. Please contact…

This motel welcomes small to medium dogs, a maximum of 2 dogs are welcome in the dog- friendly queen room. A water bowl is provided. All linen supplied. 292-295 Princes Highway, Corio, North Geelong 3214 T 03 5275 1489 www.coriobaymotel.com