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Gortaderra - Clare Cottage

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Relax on the verandah with rural views.
Full kitchen and dining area for 6.
Lounge and TV area - Fully air conditioned.
Main bedroom with queen bed. Second bedroom has 2 single beds.
Second bedroom with 2 singles and wardrobe.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Dubbo, NSW
  • Taronga Western Plains Zoo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Dubbo Observatory
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Dubbo Showground
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Dubbo, NSW (DBO)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Gortaderra - Clare Cottage

Gortaderra has two accommodation choices provided by Graham and Lorna Dicks. Clare Cottage is a two bedroom house (sleeps 6 including pull out sofa) in a garden setting with all amenities provided including light breakfast ingredients. There is a bath, washing machine and a full kitchen and all linen is supplied.There is a BBQ area,kids play house and dog enclosure. A smaller one bedroom unit on site (sleeps 4) is also available and suitable for combined family/friends.

Property manager

Lorna Dicks

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property registration number ABN+79406951772

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dubbo

Located in Dubbo, this cottage is in a rural area. Old Dubbo Gaol and Dundullimal are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sappa Bulga National Park and Beni State Conservation Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Taronga Western Plains Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Apex Oval. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
Map
Dubbo, NSW

What's nearby

  • Taronga Western Plains Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dubbo Observatory - 2 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Dubbo Showground - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Orana Mall - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Lazy River Estate - 12 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Dubbo Station - 8 min drive
  • Dubbo, NSW (DBO) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Dubbo Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Old Bank Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Milestone Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gortaderra - Clare Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gortaderra - Clare Cottage?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gortaderra - Clare Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gortaderra - Clare Cottage located?

This family-friendly Dubbo cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Taronga Western Plains Zoo and Red Earth Estate. Dubbo Observatory is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Had a nice time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
We loved our stay at Clare Cottage. We stayed one night after a long drive and really wished we could have stayed longer. Clare Cottage was extremely comfortable, it had everything in it you could ever need. I particularly loved the surrounding orchard and gardens, a little bit of paradise for me. Highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Josephine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dubbo stay
Cute and clean home with all the essentials
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Excellent place to stay
This accommodation was clean, comfortable, attractive and everything was of the best quality.

10/10 Excellent

margaret G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Time went to quick
Peacefull, relaxing loved the gardens and vegetables patchers. kids loved the cubby house and all the room to play in.would not hastate to recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property
Great facilities and convenient and peaceful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Brilliant
Sublime property. We’ve booked again for our return trip.Travelling with our Dachshund, very happy to find pet friendly accommodation.We’re off the land, so appreciated the quiet stay.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herbert L., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay & great host
Really enjoyed our time in Dubbo. We really enjoyed our stay and thank you to Lorna for all the extras to the essentials!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisha J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Was such a beautiful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
amazing place to stay
Second time staying at this cottage and didnt dissapoint again. Always has a light and heater on when we get there and has a range of breakfast foods and condiments available. Highly recommend staying here as its just like a home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect one night stay for us. Thank you Lorna for providing such a comfortable stay in every way.
Comfortable, clean and wonderfully accommodating. Thank you Lorna.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect accommodation next to the zoo
Lorna & Graham are delightful hosts, who maintain the properrty to a high stabdard & provide small treats as well. The cottage which was exactly as described was perfect for our family holiday to Dubbo zoo & surrounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little cottage - Perfect
This cottage was super clean and cosy. Relaxing atmosphere. Perfect for our stopover and safe for our pets. Thanks Lorna - See you again one day !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful family stay
We wish we could have stayed longer. We loved iei cottage stay. So thoughtfully set-up with amazing breakfast supplies. Perfect for our road tripping family and dog. Lorna was so welcoming and communicated so promptly. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony C., Scotts Head, NSW Australia 2447

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy clean cottage
After a long day on the road it was great to arrive and find such a lovely clean and well appointed cottage, conveniently located just a short distance out of town. We had a wonderful stay and would not hesitate to stay there again and have recommended already to several friends. Host Lorna was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alina P., Minto NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
The property it’s absolutely beautiful. We stayed there for one week with our small dog. In the cottage we found everything we needed and much more. The owners are very lovely people. I wish we could stay there longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

GREG M.

Complete Package
Simple but great cottage. Everything you need on arrival with fruit, breakfast package, lovely spot surrounded by trees and their vegetable garden. Short drive from the zoo (5 mins) and the town of Dubbo (about 10 mins). Beds comfy, good bathromm and relaxation areas in/out.

8/10 Good

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting
The cottage behind the owner's home was clean and comfortable, and has a lovely relaxed setting. Although their large property is set back from the main road, it isn't fully enclosed and the cage can't be seen from the deck, so if you weren't bringing a dog with you or if your dog didn't require a lead, this place would be perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Ian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous cottage!
Like someone's home! attractive place and well supplied kitchen, bathroom and washing machine. Garden not actually secure for a dog- only a garden cage available, though well-behaved house dog may be welcome. Excellent access for the zoo (tough turnoff can be easy to miss!)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
review of stay
We had a lovely stay - we wish we could have stayed longer! Closely located to zoo, all amenities were clean and worked well. Thanks Lorna
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Really enjoyed our time spent at this beautiful little cottage The owner’s are very friendly & welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous country cottage
Simple, clean, comfortable with loads of charm. Wonderful gardens and areas for the kids to play. Perfect launch pad for the zoo
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Joanne H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy & convenient
Good base for visiting Dubbo zoo, pet friendly, hosts welcoming & hospitable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything for a lovely stay
The property had all the extras for a comfortable and enjoyable stay: Warm blankets, a great variety of breakfast extras. Very welcoming and friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Katie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing holiday
My family had a lovely stay at Clare Cottage. The location was fantastic for visiting the zoo and the kids enjoyed the paddock walks in the early frost. The cottage was clean and inviting with all amenities necessary for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lorna Dicks

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Languages:

English