BarleyCorn Inn - Fantastic family and pet friendly accommodation in Portland
House in Portland
5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
Welcome to Portland, a perfect family and fishing destination at all times of the year.
Barleycorn Inn offers a casual and relaxed atmosphere and guests are provided with everything to make their stay enjoyable and comfortable. However of more importance is what you can do while you are here and who you can bring: PETS ARE WELCOME!
While it can be common for guests to say they were reluctant to leave the house Barleycorn Inn is conveniently located within easy walking distance or 2 minutes drive to Portland's beaches, sporting facilities, shops and cafes and playparks.
With less that 100 metres to Portland Bay Clifftop reserve and the Great South West Walk nature enthusiasts, whale watchers and pet owners will be keen to explore.
Once in the car it is only minutes to Cape Bridgewater and Bridgewater Lakes - take time to explore some of the most pristinely beautiful and private beaches in the state and if you have a surfboard paddle out and catch a few sets (Portland has some of Australia's most highly regarded breaks).
Alternatively access some of the most inspiring walks along the cliffs at Cape Nelson Lighthouse or through the mystical greenery of the enchanted forest. Out on the other side of the bay at Cape Bridgewater drive through wind farms to explore unique petrified forests, blowholes and walk or take a boat tour to the land based Australian Fur Seal colony.
Coffee, great food and wine and entertainment can be found at cafes on both of these capes so reward yourself after your exploration.
For the fishermenwhat can we say - it is only 4 minutes drive to the ramps and if your family are along rest assured they will be happy and comfortable while you are gone.
And as we encourage our guests to get out and explore Port Fairy, Warrnambool, Nelson and Mount Gambier are all under 1 hours drive so make great day trip destinations.
BARLEYCORN INN - Circa 1845 Quality accommodation at a great price to ensure you have a wonderful experience. Specialising in pet friendly accom.
Fully restored historic Bluestone Cottage
combines many original features with modern living
facilities and a blend of tasteful period and modern furnishings.
Everything provided to ensure that you feel like you are at home.
Instant gas hot water, fully insulated and electric heating to keep it cosy in winter, polished concrete and solid bluestone for coolness over summer.
2 bedrooms (queen and twin single) full kitchen facilities,
smart tv and internet, PS3, Library of books and games, WM, Dryer, Clothes line, paved area with BBQ.All linen provided.
150 mtrs from coastal reserve, close to play park & beach.
1540sqm block with wide and easy access for boats, power, lighting & washing facilities. Established gardens with great presentation.
Off-street car & boat parking for vehicles of all sizes.
Barleycorn Inn offers a casual and relaxed atmosphere and guests are provided with everything to make their stay enjoyable and comfortable. However of more importance is what you can do while you are here and who you can bring: PETS ARE WELCOME!
While it can be common for guests to say they were reluctant to leave the house Barleycorn Inn is conveniently located within easy walking distance or 2 minutes drive to Portland's beaches, sporting facilities, shops and cafes and playparks.
With less that 100 metres to Portland Bay Clifftop reserve and the Great South West Walk nature enthusiasts, whale watchers and pet owners will be keen to explore.
Once in the car it is only minutes to Cape Bridgewater and Bridgewater Lakes - take time to explore some of the most pristinely beautiful and private beaches in the state and if you have a surfboard paddle out and catch a few sets (Portland has some of Australia's most highly regarded breaks).
Alternatively access some of the most inspiring walks along the cliffs at Cape Nelson Lighthouse or through the mystical greenery of the enchanted forest. Out on the other side of the bay at Cape Bridgewater drive through wind farms to explore unique petrified forests, blowholes and walk or take a boat tour to the land based Australian Fur Seal colony.
Coffee, great food and wine and entertainment can be found at cafes on both of these capes so reward yourself after your exploration.
For the fishermenwhat can we say - it is only 4 minutes drive to the ramps and if your family are along rest assured they will be happy and comfortable while you are gone.
And as we encourage our guests to get out and explore Port Fairy, Warrnambool, Nelson and Mount Gambier are all under 1 hours drive so make great day trip destinations.
BARLEYCORN INN - Circa 1845 Quality accommodation at a great price to ensure you have a wonderful experience. Specialising in pet friendly accom.
Fully restored historic Bluestone Cottage
combines many original features with modern living
facilities and a blend of tasteful period and modern furnishings.
Everything provided to ensure that you feel like you are at home.
Instant gas hot water, fully insulated and electric heating to keep it cosy in winter, polished concrete and solid bluestone for coolness over summer.
2 bedrooms (queen and twin single) full kitchen facilities,
smart tv and internet, PS3, Library of books and games, WM, Dryer, Clothes line, paved area with BBQ.All linen provided.
150 mtrs from coastal reserve, close to play park & beach.
1540sqm block with wide and easy access for boats, power, lighting & washing facilities. Established gardens with great presentation.
Off-street car & boat parking for vehicles of all sizes.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Portland
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
Lovely cottages with historical charm, cozy interiors, and secure gardens for pets. Comfortable beds, well-equipped, and in great locations. Highly recommended!
5.0 / 5.0
A beautiful historic cottage. Charming and comfortable.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved this cosy cottage. Being dog friendly made it even better. The property is well maintained, spacious, beautifully decorated and the hosts have made it feel charming, warm and comfortable. We'll come back!
4.0 / 5.0
Beautiful cottage and comfortably and tastefully furnished. Great to be able to have my dogs there with a secure yard. Good location and koalas around. Communication with the owner was good until I asked about the dodgy shower with fluctuating water temperature that almost made it impossible to have a safe shower, certainly not an enjoyable one. All I got there was 'I hope you worked it out' - the other surprise was the fee in USD rather than AUD. Nice enough stay but not enough to want to go back.
5.0 / 5.0
Great house fenced in backyard where the dog could roam without getting out
5.0 / 5.0
Old worlde' charm and a lovely place to stay. Clean and well equipped.
Quiet area of town but not far from anything.
Would definitely stay again
4.0 / 5.0
Quirky property (but in a good way), close to walking trail along harbour, quiet location.
5.0 / 5.0
What a lovely cottage. The photos do not do it justice. Very cosy and well set up. Comfortable bed. Used the outdoor fire pit. We did walk the coastal route into town but it is a fair walk.
5.0 / 5.0
This property contains so much history and has an amazing ambiance. The kitchen is adorable and makes meals intimate. The mudroom is a great place to sit and view the garden and the outdoor area is suitably fenced for dogs. Our fur babies had a ball! The lounge is comfy and the TV has all the extras. A perfect getaway. Thank you, Felicity and John.
5.0 / 5.0
It was so lovely to be in a nice and quite place, really enjoyed the view. Thank you so much Felicity and Richard. I should specially thank Richard for taking time to post my daughter's bunny which she left at your place. I recommend this place for beautiful families.
5.0 / 5.0
Barley corn Inn was a great place to stay. Very comfortable and great location for us. Bonus for us was its pet friendly. Would highly recommend this place
5.0 / 5.0
Very well presented property
5.0 / 5.0
This is the second time I have stayed here and I just love it
5.0 / 5.0
Very comfortable and fabulously clean. Very happy with our stay and will be back.
4.0 / 5.0
This was a very warm welcoming home… well decorated with knickknacks and the history of the building fascinating…
The garden was neat and ideal for dogs…
5.0 / 5.0
A comfortable historic cottage. Pet friendly and in a quiet neighbourhood.
5.0 / 5.0
Loved the cottage and its pretty and secure garden. Thank you
5.0 / 5.0
Welcoming atmosphere, so much charm and in keeping with the heritage of Portland
Couldn’t wait to get back to our accomodation at the end of the day
Little dog loved it as beautiful garden was fenced in and we sat outside in a private sunny spot
Everything we needed was provided
Warm and cosy
We will be back to explore further
Thank you Felicity
Megan Annie and olive the little dog
5.0 / 5.0
A home away from home! The bedroom and lounge were both super cosy and warm and I had a very relaxing stay. Really loved all the furniture and soft furnishings, gave me some inspiration to apply in my own house!
5.0 / 5.0
Great little cottage, and we were very warm with the bluestone walls. A very comfortable bed and cosy lounge.
Well done Felicity.
Norma and John Lens
4.0 / 5.0
This quaint cottage provided us with warm, comfortable accommodation in an authentic colonial building. The history of the Barleycorn Inn makes an interesting adjunct to a visit to Portland. Our dog enjoyed the fully fenced yard and spent time exploring and play around the cottage. The town of Portland and surrounding areas is quite picturesque but we were restricted in visiting the best sites as most are national parks that don't allow dogs.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely property, full of charm and history
5.0 / 5.0
Comfortable and cosy. Owners answered any questions quickly and politely. We enjoyed our stay, including our dog
5.0 / 5.0
So comfortable, and welcoming!
Overall feeling of being embraced by history and old world comfort
5.0 / 5.0
The cottage was so clean & comfortable. We all enjoyed it imensely.
4.0 / 5.0
Loved this whole house and we ate apples from the tree!
5.0 / 5.0
Was so pleased I booked the Barleycorn inn when looking for somewhere to stay for me and my dog on a short trip away.
There were some issues with stayz updating the check in information, but one message to Felicity and she got back to me so quickly with all the information I needed.
The cottage was beautifully clean and very comfortable with everything needed for our stay - just as well as the weather disappointed us, but we enjoyed the extra time in the cottage. Great location just a minute or two walk to the bay, close to the town and easy drive to some of the other towns nearby.
I really loved the additional touch of putting information on pet friendly locations in the local area in the welcome pack - as a result my dog and I explored a couple of extra places we hadn't thought of before.
Would definitely book again if I'm staying in the area.
4.0 / 5.0
Overall house was lovely
Just a few small things that we noticed could be improved
1 more toilet roll as half a roll left for 4 adults
2 sink in bathroom loose
Bath needs resurfaced as chips of paint came off on body
3 glasses were dirty had to be washed before use as well plates
4 chairs outside were flithy unable to sit on them
Other than that enjoyed the house
3.0 / 5.0
It may not be fair to review as it’s soon to be renovated but in the meantime, it’s a little smelly and may not be as clean as travellers would expect. The shower temperature was erratic and the kitchen plumbing was noisy.
The apple trees are fun and the outside laundry is clean and quaint.
5.0 / 5.0
This cottage was clean and cosy had everything we needed, it was cold and the heating was good.
Was unsure about the oven door having an Ocky strap on it to keep it in place , this didn’t really work and it is a gas stove, I didn’t use it wasn’t taking a risk.
5.0 / 5.0
beautifully clean
amazingly comfortable
extremely cute
great location
excellent value
Thank you for making our stay in Portland so memorable. We'll be back
5.0 / 5.0
Been here before,and once again very happy
Well maintained Cottage with all the comforts you need for a relaxing break.
Sorry we accidentally took the two dog bowls by mistake, we will return them.
Thanks again for a wonderful stay
Glenn & Kay
5.0 / 5.0
We had a fabulous stay of 6 nights in this beautiful little historic cottage. The house was very clean and well decked out with everything we needed. The area was very quiet with excellent parking. We look forward to returning soon.
5.0 / 5.0
The property was lovely, I did think the backyard was bigger than it turned out to be but that was no problem as the weather was horrible. The house was very cosy and comfortable.
4.0 / 5.0
Such a charming & character filled cottage - so homey. On a cold & damp weekend Barleycorn Inn heating worked a treat. Bed & doona were super. Garden & cottage show the love & attention from the owners. Would like better lighting, especially in the kitchen but overall one of the most charming places we’ve stayed in and we do short term rentals a lot.
5.0 / 5.0
Cosy Cottage sleeps 5 .3 bedrooms, 4 beds. Set in tranquil garden setting.Totally dog friendly. Our 3 dogs enjoyed exploring the garden .Very peaceful. Well equipped.
5.0 / 5.0
A very comfortable and cozy cottage with easy access in a quiet street. The history of the building was very interesting. It was well stocked with books, games, crockery, cutlery etc as well as tea/coffee/milk etc. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend staying at Barleycorn Inn.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful
5.0 / 5.0
My husband and I had a lovely stay at Barleycorn cottage.
All communication with owner was easy as can be.
2.5 / 5.0
A wonderful property with olde world charm, yet with everything you need for a relaxing break. Dogs enjoyed the large enclosed yard , plenty of off street parking.
We will return for sure.
Glenn & Kay
Boots & Sox
5.0 / 5.0
Charming stone house that had all the ammenities we needed, and a beautiful fenced up garden that was perfect for our dog. Made the perfect stay at Portland for us.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Portland?
The average price for a rental in Portland is $161 per night. This rental is $23 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at BarleyCorn Inn - Fantastic family and pet friendly accommodation in Portland. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is BarleyCorn Inn - Fantastic family and pet friendly accommodation in Portland pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at BarleyCorn Inn - Fantastic family and pet friendly accommodation in Portland?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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