Canonical: https://peninsulainsider.com.au/stay/cottages/ Publisher: Peninsula Insider Published: unknown Modified: 2026-10-01 Format: public main text, generated from the canonical page; imagery and interactive controls omitted. Dates and caveats below retain their page meaning; this format is not a new fact check. The stay guide ยท cottages & B&Bs # Cottage or B&B? Find your Peninsula base. [Choose your stay]() Start 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. Red Hill and Rye area views, not photographs of the accommodation. Images: Peninsula Insider. 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. 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. [Read our notes]() [Check with operator]() 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. [Read our notes]() [Check with operator]() 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. [Read our notes]() [Check with operator]() 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. [Read our notes]() [Check with operator]() **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. [Read our notes]() [Check with operator]() 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. [Read our notes]() [Check with operator]() 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. ## The Insider Note The Peninsula worth knowing. An occasional email. What's on, where we'd go and what's worth knowing next. Independent editorial. Sent when there is something worth knowing. Unsubscribe any time [Privacy]()