People with pets know that 'travel' and 'pets' don't always go together well. This is especially true if you wish to travel WITH your pet. And if your pet is your 'fur kid' and a beloved family member who is more person than animal, pet vacations are few and far between.
But into the mix comes "Pet friendly holidays". They have four pet-friendly cottages on the NSW central coast - two in Batehaven and two at Tomakin Beach. We stayed at one of the Tomakin Beach ones - Sunpatch Cottage.
What makes it so pet-friendly? There are enclosed back and front yards, including a shaded doggie run if you have to leave the dog behind for a short time.
Your dog IS allowed inside the house. There are throws provided for the couches and armchairs so that your dog can sit up there with you. The accommodation is NOT limited to small dogs.
Two rules- no dogs on the beds (we can live with that) and you can't leave your dog alone in the house (see the dog gets a holiday too, by going everywhere with you).
Speaking of the dog's holiday - how does a 24/7 off-leash beach around the corner sound? A cafe right across the road that sells yummy coffee, serves breki and has outdoor pet-friendly seating? A map of other beaches provided with their dog rules in case you want to go exploring? Seriously, my dog is not going to want to go home!
For the people - 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry (W/D), front and back outdoor seating areas, kitted-out kitchen, plenty of parking, pretty much all you need. Decor is ok in a slightly retro way but... did I mention the beaches?? And real-honest-to-goodness dog friendliness? And the cafe right across the road? read more