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Built c1910, The Gatehouse was the much loved home of an old Port Fairy family.
Look for this sign when you arrive.
The Conservatory is a pleasant retreat throughout the day and in all seasons.
A corner of the living room with Seven Sisters by local artist, Vickie Cousins.
The main bedroom has a queen-size bed with superior bed bedding and a heater.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 625 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Port Fairy, VIC
  • Port Fairy Coastal Reserve
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Port Fairy History Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Griffith Island
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Warrnambool, VIC (WMB)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Gatehouse - historic cottage - pet friendly

Built in the early twentieth century and close to the historic Old St Andrews estate, the Gatehouse is ideal for families or romantic getaway weekends. It was refurbished in 2016 and now includes a new, well-equipped kitchen and bathroom. In 2017 the front verandah was restored and the former back porch converted into an old-fashioned conservatory which looks over the back garden. There is a cosy gas log fire for winter evenings. The cottage is well furnished and decorated with local art work. A small library of general reading, travel and fine art books is located in the dining room along with family games. There is free Wi-Fi and a Smart TV, CD and DVD player. The bathroom includes laundry facilities.

The back garden is fully fenced, secure for young children and pets, with a large lawn area and outdoor furniture. It is ideal for backyard cricket. There is plenty of off-street parking. We have a standard Pet Policy which we can send you. Pets are welcome to be inside the cottage but according to certain conditions. Most pets are happy sleeping in the conservatory.

The Gatehouse offers accommodation for four people in a queen bedroom and a twin bedroom. Extra accommodation for two people is possible by arrangement on a fold-out sofa in the dining room. Take advantage of our special rates for longer stays.

Guests, especially children, are welcome to pick flowers, herbs and vegetables from the grounds of Old St Andrews and seasonal fruit from the orchard.

The Gatehouse is in the centre of Victoria's first formally identified heritage township. It is close to fine restaurants, cafes, pubs, a day spa, specialty shopping, the wharf and both beaches. The town has public sports facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool and an internationally renowned links-style golf course. The local buses stop 20 metres from the front door. Port Fairy is well situated for exploring the world famous volcanic landscapes of the Western District as well as wild coastlines, National Parks and a wealth of historic buildings.

Property manager

Timothy Hubbard

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Fairy

Located in Port Fairy, this cottage is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Port Fairy History Centre and Port Fairy Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Fairy Coastal Reserve and Belfast C.R. Coastal Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Eclectic Designs Glass Blowing Studio and Go Surf School. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Port Fairy, VIC

What's nearby

  • Port Fairy Coastal Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Port Fairy History Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • East Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Port Fairy Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Griffith Island - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Warrnambool Station - 23 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 168 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blake's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪East Beach Take Away - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Lemongrass Thai Port Fairy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Time & Tide - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Star - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gatehouse - historic cottage - pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gatehouse - historic cottage - pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gatehouse - historic cottage - pet friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gatehouse - historic cottage - pet friendly located?

This family-friendly Port Fairy cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Eclectic Designs Glass Blowing Studio, Port Fairy Coastal Reserve and Moyne River. Go Surf School and East Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Port Fairy Jazz weekend
Great location close to everything. Charming home and hosts made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old world charm with local welcome!
Delightful hosts, beautiful house and within close walking distance to everything. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday in Port Fairy
Very comfortable and great hosts. Highly recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to main street
Loved the location of house perfect spot to be close to the action. Breakfast provisions were also a nice treat. Thanks so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gatehouse
Cute cottage for our stay in Port Fairy. Great that it was dog friendly and plenty of supplies left for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage in great location
Clean user friendly cottage, great location, park car and leave as cafes, etc, river & beach all in walking distance. Lovely hosts, good secure yard for our small dogs, and some breakfast provisions included.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Week in Port Fairy
The Gatehouse is comfortable, well furnished with great cooking provisions and utensils. The breakfast & fruit provided was substantial.Timothy Roger are great hosts. Our dog loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Stars
Such a lovely old cottage with a beautiful garden, great location and perfect for kids and dogs. Timothy and Roger were wonderful hosts, and very attentive. Highly recommend if you are staying in Port Fairy.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house for family holiday with all facilities and lovely garden area and BBQ to enjoy outdo
As above
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, close to everything
Cute cottage with all amenities, comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

ROSALYNN K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing, cosy and pet friendly
My husband, our dog and I had a lovely stay at the Gatehouse. We stayed one week and enjoyed the beautiful staples that Timothy and Roger provided us. The cottage was comfortable and easy walk to shops. We loved our stayin Port Fairy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janice T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dog friendly
Great backyard for dogs Really appreciated provisions left Comfortable and well equipped Negative to as there wasn’t fly wire screens so couldn’t open doors / windows
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nahlia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Great spot to explore Port Fairy. Loved the breakfast provisions. Our dogs had a great time too.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable out of season stay
As a pet friendly venue, it was nice to spend a few days in Port Fairy with our furbaby and getting some freah air and enjoy the local walks, inc. The beaches. Cottage very pleasant with good facilities and a great location. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely stay
we both enjoyed our stay.The location was very convenient, close to everything. Port Fairy is a beautiful location for a relaxing and refreshing break.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage stay
Property was perfect place to get away. Little extra touches by the owner make it extra special. Would recommend a stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous long weekend in Port Fairy!
This cosy cottage is fully of charm! The location is great and the extra touches like fresh fruit and bread and home made muesli were gorgeous. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Nigel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at the Gate House cottage Port Fairy
Great Hosts. Lovely cottage close to town.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, comfortable period cottage in excellent location
Great stay (11 nights) in a wonderful cottage in beautiful Port Fairy. Clean, comfortable, well equipped, attractively furnished small cottage. Good beds and bed linen. Easy to walk anywhere in the town or to the beach, close enough to good cafes, coffee and pubs to pop out and be there within a few minutes walk, but far enough away not to be affected by noise. The back garden is massive, with really nice grass and secure fences/gates if you (by prior arrangement) bring your pup. The beach is really safe for swimmers, gently sloping, clean water and usually small waves.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Bank St
The property suited our needs, and the additional toilet is great for a family. Although quiet and peaceful at night, Bank St is noisy from 7:30am onwards so if you are wanting a quite location and a sleep in this might not suit you.It was obvious to us that this property is pet friendly as there was an odour in the dinning and lounge area from pets. Rodger was great, very helpful and most welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect escape
This small cottage is simple but perfect for a getaway. Well equipped and comfortable and a perfect yard for the dog to run in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful hosts, comfortable cottage in a great location
Very well maintained old cottage with beautiful gardens in an excellent town central location. Owners were available and obliging
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience
Enjoyed the history and uniqueness of the property and surrounds
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

janet c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house great location
Can't fault anything. Hosts very friendly abd helpful but not intrusive. Lovely house, spotlessly, lovely garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverley V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly
Lovely property. Our dogs enjoyed the large fenced in yard. Timothy and Roger were very welcoming, and provided lots of little extras which were very appreciated.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Timothy Hubbard

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The owners have run holiday accommodation in Port Fairy since 1992, including Shangri-La, Adeline Cottage, The Loft and now The Gatehouse. They own the heritage-listed former St Andrews Presbyterian Church and Manse where they have lived for more than twenty-five years.

Languages:

English
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