01 / Cottage For the dog and the bay
Blue Moon Cottages
All Blue Moon cottages accept pets. Sandpiper has a log fire and a compact, enclosed courtyard.
Check before booking Choose the exact cottage and read the pet conditions.
The stay guide · cottages & B&Bs
Cottage or B&B? Find your Peninsula base.
Choose your stayStart with the format, then the exact room. A cottage gives you your own front door; a B&B can add a hosted breakfast or optional provisions. Pet, kitchen and access details change by property.
The first decision
How do you want to stay?
01 / Your own place Choose a cottage. Bring the groceries, pick the setting, and check the exact unit for pets, cooking and access. Compare cottages 02 / A room or suite Choose a B&B. Decide whether included breakfast, optional provisions, a spa or a bay view matters most. Compare B&Bs
Planning around a cellar door instead? Compare winery accommodation.
01 / Self-contained stays
A place of your own.
Bay beach, working farm, brewery or vineyard: choose the setting first. Then check the specific cottage or unit, since features vary even within one property.
02 / Cottage For a flexible beach base
Mornington Peninsula Beach Club Cottages
Five pet-friendly units near Capel Sound: a studio, one-bedroom units and two-bedroom units.
Check before booking Unit 1 has published access features. EV charging is communal.
03 / Cottage For a farm weekend
Birch Creek
The Mavis sleeps two; The June sleeps four. Both have open fires on a working farm.
Check before booking Birch Creek has a strict no-pets policy.
04 / Cottage For wine country
Treetops at Red Hill
Two private-entry cottages at an artisan vineyard. Peppercorn and Winemakers have different layouts.
Check before booking Breakfast provisions are described for Peppercorn; confirm inclusions for your cottage.
Brewer's Cottage update, checked 1 October 2026: The operator says the cottage is closed for short stays and rented for 2026. It is not a current booking choice. Read the cottage notice. The brewery's trading status is separate.
02 / B&B rooms and suites
Breakfast changes the brief.
These are rooms and suites, not stand-alone cottages. Plantation House includes a cooked breakfast. Arthurs Views offers optional provisions and different suite layouts.
01 / B&B For a hosted breakfast
Plantation House at Whitecliffs
Five named rooms and suites near Rye foreshore, with a cooked breakfast included.
Check before booking Kitchen facilities vary by room. Flag dietary needs in advance.
02 / B&B For a view and privacy
Arthurs Views
Five couples-only suites on Arthurs Seat. Breakfast provisions are optional.
Check before booking Spa, kitchen and view features differ by suite; children and pets are not accepted.
Before you reserve
The detail that matters.
These notes use current operator information. Availability, pet terms, accessibility and inclusions can change; confirm the exact unit and dates with the operator.
Researched from published sources. Every venue listed was fact-checked October 2026 or later.
Are all Peninsula cottages dog friendly?
No. Blue Moon says all its cottages accept pets, and Mornington Peninsula Beach Club says all five units are pet friendly. Birch Creek has a strict no-pets policy. Check the exact operator conditions before booking.
Does a B&B always include breakfast?
No. Plantation House includes a cooked breakfast. Arthurs Views offers optional breakfast provisions. Confirm what is included for your chosen room and dates.
Is every cottage fully self-contained?
Facilities depend on the unit. Mornington Peninsula Beach Club has studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts; its studio has a microwave kitchenette and a separate bathroom within the enclosed courtyard. Check the exact unit before reserving.