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Top-Rated Dog-Friendly Accommodation on the Great Ocean Road.

Looking for the perfect getaway with your furry friend? Look no further! Countrywide Cottages is renowned for offering top-notch pet-friendly accommodation in Victoria. With hundreds of five-star reviews and recognition as one of the Top Ten Australian accommodations for seven consecutive years, you and your dog are sure to have an unforgettable stay!

They provide 4-star, self-contained cottages nestled on 26 acres of lush bushland and farmland, just 25 minutes from Lorne and under 2 hours from Melbourne. The four private cottages offer a serene escape along the stunning Great Ocean Road, including one specially designed for wheelchair accessibility in the picturesque Otway Ranges.

Join loyal guests who have voted us into the prestigious Gold List of Australian Accommodation Providers. Experience the best in dog-friendly holidays with Countrywide Cottages!

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Countrywide Cottages
  • Location:

Winchelsea South,

Great Ocean Road,

Victoria

  • Facilities:
  • Assisted Walking Qualified
  • Independent Wheelchair User Qualified
  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
  • The Accessible Group Pty Ltd
  • Barbeque
  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Games or recreation room
  • Laundry
  • Non Smoking
  • Open Fireplace
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Pet Friendly – Enquire
  • Radio/Stereo
  • Free Wifi
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
  • An access and inclusion statement is available (make this available on your website).
  • 4 Stars
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Amenities
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
  • Offer multiple options for booking – web, email, phone
  • Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
  • Employ people with disability
  • Train your staff in disability awareness
  • Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
  • Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
  • Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
  • A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
  • Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
  • Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
  • Have grab rails in the bathroom
  • Provide seating in common areas including reception area
  • Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
  • Have a doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm)
  • Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
  • Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
  • Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
  • Have wheelchair accessible picnic tables (picnic tables require 720mm knee clearance and 800mm maximum height)
  • Have wheelchair access to amusements and activities including boats and bush trails (includes tour rides, skyways, trolley cars, flying fox, amusement rides and boating)
  • Provide portable hoist
  • Provide portable commode chairs
  • Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)
  • Have wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in your access statement)
  • Provide a choice of wheelchair accessible accommodation rooms (Guest may wish to know if you have a choice of wheelchair accessible rooms, such as single room / studio apartment / apartment / cottage / quality / views, etc. Wheelchairs require a 1600mm x 2200mm width area to turn around and require step free access.)
  • Have step free access to room (Entrance to the room wheelchair accessible with step free greater than 5mm or has a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm length)
  • Have a lever handle on the door (easier to use)
  • Have enough space for a wheelchair to move around three sides of a double king sized bed (A pathway of 1200mm minimum width is required for wheelchair access)
  • Have a kitchen area and desk which is accessible for a person at seated height or is height adjustable
  • Have a wheelchair accessible bathroom (Entrance to bathroom must have step free greater than 5mm or a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm. Bathrooms dimensions must be no less than 2000mm X 2500mm. Have a hobless (step free) shower recess. Shower recess must have at least 1100 x 1100mm clear area for wheelchair access (no door). Have a slip resistant fold down seat or fixed seat in shower .Seat must be at least 900mm long.)
  • Have a lever handle on bathroom door
  • Have a shower curtain (no door)
  • Have grabrails in shower recess (can be removable and height adjustable)
  • Have a handheld shower hose (should be at least 1500mm long)
  • Allow space around toilet for a wheelchair (A space of at least 900mm width beside the toilet pan and 1200mm clearance in front of the toilet pan is required)
  • Provide grabrails provided adjacent to the toilet
  • Have rooms which are interconnecting
  • Provide room for hoist under the bed (minimum 100mm required to store a hoist)
  • Have a place to store medical equipment (eg oxygen)
  • Provide linen that is chemical and fragrance free (if requested)
  • Use organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products
  • Use organic (chemical and fragrance free) deodorisers in public areas and rooms
  • http://countrywidecottages.com.au/about-countrywide-cottages/accessibility/
  • Runs until
16/09/2025

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10 Aug, 06:00 am
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10:00 pm

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11 Aug, 08:30 am