Pet Stay Policy
- Due to the additional cleaning required to make the Cottage clean & hygienic for the next guests’ arrival, we charge a pet-stay fee.
- Pets must be house-trained and be in no way aggressive or destructive, inside or outside the Cottage.
- We do not permit dogs that are registered as a dangerous breed as there are other animals that live happily on the property, including free ranging wildlife.
- Furry friends must be in good health, clean, well-groomed and free from fleas & ticks.
- No pets are permitted to toilet inside the Cottage under any circumstance. Owners must clean up ‘deposits’ around the Cottage area and dispose of them in the bin provided, prior to your departure. When you are out walking around the property, your pooch can of course toilet where it pleases & let nature take its course.
- Although it may seem like harmless fun, owners are to protect the native wildlife & free-ranging chickens and kangaroos from being bullied, stressed or chased by your furry friend(s).
- Under no circumstances are pets allowed on the furniture at any time during your stay, this includes both the bed and lounge – please respect future guests, our furniture and our cleaning task.
- Under no circumstance is any linen or towels belonging to the property to be used as pet bedding.
- Under no circumstances are pets to be left alone inside the Cottage at any time. You must advise us if you intend to leave the property and want to leave your furry friend outside whilst you are away. If we agree to your request, your pet(s) must remain inside the cottage fence and have access to shelter and fresh water. We will not be held liable for any incident that may occur whilst your pet(s) is left unattended on the property.
- The manager reserves the right to ask any guest with a pet to leave immediately if the above terms are not followed.
- Water & food bowls are conveniently provided for your furry friends but please ensure you bring along their own bedding to sleep on.
- By making a booking at Gum Paddock Country Cottage, you are agreeing to the Pet-Stay Terms as stated above.
- Pet Stays are charged at $50 per stay and this non-refundable payment is to be finalised prior to entry to the Cottage.
- Credit Card details must be provided at the time of finalising your booking for security of damages, destruction or excess cleaning resulting from not adhering to the Pet Stay Policy. The full cost to replace/or repair any damage and/or destruction resulting from your pet(s) stay will be charged to your credit card. A maximum of $100 will be charged to your credit card if, after your departure, it is found that a pet has been laying on the furniture. These charges are separate to the Pet Stay Fee and are only charged for damage, destruction or excess cleaning, as stated above.
- Please note furry friends are permitted at Gum Paddock Country Cottage only. Unfortunately, pets are not able to be accommodated at our executive property, Maison de Chocolate.