Must Love Dogs B&B & self contained cottage
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Must Love Dogs B&B & self contained cottage
23 Main St, Rutherglen, Victoria 3685 Australia
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TWO LUXURY SUITES AVAILABLE Accommodation for a couple, where pooches and their owners will have a pampered holiday, of course you are still very welcome without a pet. Let us babysit your pet whilst you visit our wonderful town of Rutherglen. Enjoy staying in our circa 1840 Globe Hotel home, with two suites, one modern and bright the other sophisticated and old worldly. We offer evening meals,under candlelight, or relaxing in the garden with a scrumptious BBQ. Our personal wine tours are proving popular,& the picnic hampers full of local produce can be enjoyed at 1 of the many wineries in rutherglen. Both suites include private lounge with TV, fridge, leather couch, table, chairs, quality coffee, tea, BEDROOM, very comfy queen bed, plenty of storage, EN-SUITE, quality towels, own heating, 1 has walk in shower & disabled rail.NEW TO US ..FULLY SELF CONTAINED COTTAGE, for 4 adults. Treats, chocolates. Muscat,fully cooked breakfast , undercover bbq, secure shaded gardens, 2 living, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, heritage dining room.
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From the . friendly greeting by Charlie on our arrival, with the wonderful M&M( Muffins and Muscat)We couldn't be happier with our generous gift from our friends for my husbands 80th birthday .We hadn't been to Rutherglen for many years, and to take Hugo our sausage dog with us for the first time ever was a little nerve racking. But Chris and Charlie were fantastic, and made us all feel at home. Unfortunately the weather wasn't great so had to leave the brat behind on our day out visiting wineries. He got quite distressed ,but Chris was lovely ,and gave him LOTS of treats. We were all very comfy and Chris's breakfasts were great. We hope to return and stay a bit longer. It was lovely meeting Chris and Charlie, absolutely wonderful hosts, born to do B &B's.!! Hugo loved meeting all of your fur kids, it was wonderful to see them all interacting. Thanks Chris and Charlie. Cheers , Raie and Trevor.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Chris French, Owner at Must Love Dogs B&B & self contained cottage
Responded 2 May 2023
thankyou for your lovely thoughts. we enjoyed meeting you and your georgeous fur child. I look forward to seeing you both again. keep safe and well through winter. kind regards.chris and the fur kids
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MLD is for dogs, but they let their humans stay with them as well. It really is a nice change to stay somewhere that recognises that our pets are part of our family.
Each of the suites has its own secured yard with an undercover area for inclement weather. It was a relief to see that there were no muddy patches for the dog to get dirty in. The yards are covered in pine bark chip, which was clean and drained well. The gardens are well maintained and provide some shade as well.
This is not high-end, luxury accommodation but we give it five stars for Chris and Charlie's friendliness and eagerness to welcome you and your pets. Their local knowledge is exceptional. Chris is happy to make bookings on your behalf and this ensures you will receive a very dog-friendly welcome at the places you visit.
The chandelier suite was very warm and comfortable. The breakfast cooked by Chris was vast (especially the pancakes, cooked from Charlie's grandmother's recipe) and we get to meet the Chis and Charlie's pack each morning ranging from little Velvet all the way up to Princess the Great Dane.
Each of the suites has its own secured yard with an undercover area for inclement weather. It was a relief to see that there were no muddy patches for the dog to get dirty in. The yards are covered in pine bark chip, which was clean and drained well. The gardens are well maintained and provide some shade as well.
This is not high-end, luxury accommodation but we give it five stars for Chris and Charlie's friendliness and eagerness to welcome you and your pets. Their local knowledge is exceptional. Chris is happy to make bookings on your behalf and this ensures you will receive a very dog-friendly welcome at the places you visit.
The chandelier suite was very warm and comfortable. The breakfast cooked by Chris was vast (especially the pancakes, cooked from Charlie's grandmother's recipe) and we get to meet the Chis and Charlie's pack each morning ranging from little Velvet all the way up to Princess the Great Dane.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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I concur with the preceding comments that it is a wonderful place to stay.
We stayed in the self contained cottage with our Spoodle, Nelson. The cottage has everything you could possibly need, and it is cosy and warm. The king size bed is heavenly. Nelson loved the safe/enclosed garden out the back which he had all to himself - he could sniff all day to his heart's content.
What makes Must Love Dogs so special is that Chris and Charles obviously love what they do and that they truly love animals [and us humans].
We (including Nelson) went on the three hour wine tour with Charles. We would thoroughly recommend this tour because we discovered fabulous vineyards off the beaten track that would be difficult to find if we were doing our own thing. And, yes, the vineyards were very dog friendly.
The Victoria Hotel nearby is rather special ... it has good meals at a reasonable price and, again, is very dog friendly. Must Love Dogs is only a short work into Rutherglen town, so it is very convenient.
And now we are in lockdown, again. So for the moment we are unable to travel (sigh). However, perhaps those not too far geographically and still able to travel will consider staying at Must Love Dogs for a break and relaxation. For without your much needed support businesses such as this wonderful place will suffer.
Once this is all over we would love to visit Rutherglen once again.
We stayed in the self contained cottage with our Spoodle, Nelson. The cottage has everything you could possibly need, and it is cosy and warm. The king size bed is heavenly. Nelson loved the safe/enclosed garden out the back which he had all to himself - he could sniff all day to his heart's content.
What makes Must Love Dogs so special is that Chris and Charles obviously love what they do and that they truly love animals [and us humans].
We (including Nelson) went on the three hour wine tour with Charles. We would thoroughly recommend this tour because we discovered fabulous vineyards off the beaten track that would be difficult to find if we were doing our own thing. And, yes, the vineyards were very dog friendly.
The Victoria Hotel nearby is rather special ... it has good meals at a reasonable price and, again, is very dog friendly. Must Love Dogs is only a short work into Rutherglen town, so it is very convenient.
And now we are in lockdown, again. So for the moment we are unable to travel (sigh). However, perhaps those not too far geographically and still able to travel will consider staying at Must Love Dogs for a break and relaxation. For without your much needed support businesses such as this wonderful place will suffer.
Once this is all over we would love to visit Rutherglen once again.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Room Tip: If you would like to be self contained the cottage is great, otherwise the BnB is fabulous.
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Response from christine french, Owner at Must Love Dogs B&B & self contained cottage
Responded 14 July 2020
Dear Jenny, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Charles loved the wine tour with you both and nelson. We have tried to make Rutherglen as dog friendly as possible. Yes, we are going through stressful times again. Most bookings have had to cancel. I do hope we catch up with you again when things improve. Keep safe and well until then. Kind Regards Chris, Charles and the fur kids
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I stayed in the Chandelier room which was beautiful, the bedroom was luxurious and the adjoining living area was full of personality, the leather recliners were so comfortable. There is a fully enclosed area for your dog off the living room so they can go in and out as they please.
Chris and Charlie were so friendly and obliging. Breakfast was cooked by Chris and was a great way to start the day, Day 1 Eggs Benidict with Smoked Salmon, Day 2 Pancakes with Banana maple syrup and cream, Day 3 Eggs and Bacon. Cannot recommend high enough for a relaxing weekend way with your dog!
Chris and Charlie were so friendly and obliging. Breakfast was cooked by Chris and was a great way to start the day, Day 1 Eggs Benidict with Smoked Salmon, Day 2 Pancakes with Banana maple syrup and cream, Day 3 Eggs and Bacon. Cannot recommend high enough for a relaxing weekend way with your dog!
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Response from christine french, Owner at Must Love Dogs B&B & self contained cottage
Responded 24 Mar 2021
Dear Kerrie, Thank you so much for your lovely review. I enjoyed our chats each morning. Tiger was such a Gentleman and very well behaved. Also a big thank you for leaving your suite spotless, so appreciated. Charlie and I look forward to catching up with you again.
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If you love dogs and wine this is the place for a getaway. An easy walk to the Rutherglen town centre, wineries and dog friendly parks, Chris and Charlie have created a wonderful B&B that is truly welcoming of dogs. Chris’s breakfasts are delicious (perfectly poached eggs). We really enjoyed our stay and the breakfast chats. Rutherglen is also very welcoming of dogs, with most cellar doors happy to have our boy join us so long as he was on a lead.
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Date of stay: November 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from christine french, Owner at Must Love Dogs B&B & self contained cottage
Responded 6 Nov 2020
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Yes, I also enjoyed our brekky chats. I havnt had anyone to chat to for some time. Kevin was so gorgeous. Such a sooky, like our princess. I do hope you return one day. Keep safe & well.Kindest Regards Chris,Charlie & the fur kids
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✅Clean rooms
✅Comfy beds
✅Great hostes
✅Delicious food
✅Fantastic stay
Had an amazing weekend trip with family. My pup and I stayed in the garden suite which was the perfect size for us with a fantastic bed.
Each room has its own secure yard for the dogs to relax in with plenty of shade and water bowls already full for when we arrived.
Delicious breakfast each morning with fresh tea and coffee, and delicious marmalade!
The pool was perfect for a relaxed warm afternoon and air conditioning in every room so no worries about getting too hot.
Hosts are lovely and great to chat with in the mornings while breakfast is cooking and my dog had a great time running around with their little pack.
✅Comfy beds
✅Great hostes
✅Delicious food
✅Fantastic stay
Had an amazing weekend trip with family. My pup and I stayed in the garden suite which was the perfect size for us with a fantastic bed.
Each room has its own secure yard for the dogs to relax in with plenty of shade and water bowls already full for when we arrived.
Delicious breakfast each morning with fresh tea and coffee, and delicious marmalade!
The pool was perfect for a relaxed warm afternoon and air conditioning in every room so no worries about getting too hot.
Hosts are lovely and great to chat with in the mornings while breakfast is cooking and my dog had a great time running around with their little pack.
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Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Chris French, Owner at Must Love Dogs B&B & self contained cottage
Responded 17 Jan 2022
Thankyou so much for your lovely thoughts. We really enjoyed the chats in the mornings. Egg is a georgeous fur child. A credit to you. we look forward to catching up with you again. Keep well until then. Kind regards Chris and the fur kids ho
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What a sensational place to stay. Although called "Must Love Dogs", Chris and Charles ensure the owners are catered for too. From the heated pool for both dogs and owners to the massive cooked breakfasts to the personalised wine tour/sight seeing to the perfect picnic hamper packed ready for you, the list goes on so much you don't want to leave! Cannot speak highly enough of the accommodation, facilities or the pampering for dogs and owners. Chandelier Room has easy access, comfortable bed and chairs, good wi-fi, tv, hot water and large safe area for dog. SC unit at back has just enough amenities to cook for yourself but Chris ensures bookings for you in town if desired. Thanks guys from Baxter
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Room Tip: SC unit nice for privacy and carport but Chandelier Room great for comfort.
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Response from christine french, Owner at Must Love Dogs B&B & self contained cottage
Responded 17 Dec 2020
Hi Joffa, Thankyou so much for your wonderful review. Charlie said.... Wheres that, we must go. ha ha We look forward to catching up with you next year. Keep safe and have a great xmas. Kindest Regards Chris French
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We just spent 5 nights at Must Love Dogs between Boxing Day and New Years Eve.
We stayed in the Garden Suite with Stanley our dog.
This was our 3rd stay and definitely won’t be our last. Chris and Charley, as per before, were the perfect hosts. Breakfasts are delicious and varied you are made to feel at home.
The Garden Suite is wonderful, very comfortable and private – perfect for our dog. The yard is securely fenced off making Stanly feel relaxed and calm.
The rooms are very clean, well appointed, the bed comfortable and the swimming pool a welcome relief from the summer days. Unfortunately, Stanley likes to sit and watch rather than hopping in.
Must Love Dogs is perfectly located, with 3 excellent pubs, some excellent restaurants and a winery all withing walking distance. Grace and Thousand Pounds get a special mention and well worth checking out if you want a quality feed.
Definitely try the Duriff wines. Especially the sparkling.
We took our bikes and trailer (for Stanley) and it is the perfect location for exploring the Rail Trails and other back roads. There are many wineries between Rutherford and Corowa and exploring by bike is the perfect way to go.
We stayed in the Garden Suite with Stanley our dog.
This was our 3rd stay and definitely won’t be our last. Chris and Charley, as per before, were the perfect hosts. Breakfasts are delicious and varied you are made to feel at home.
The Garden Suite is wonderful, very comfortable and private – perfect for our dog. The yard is securely fenced off making Stanly feel relaxed and calm.
The rooms are very clean, well appointed, the bed comfortable and the swimming pool a welcome relief from the summer days. Unfortunately, Stanley likes to sit and watch rather than hopping in.
Must Love Dogs is perfectly located, with 3 excellent pubs, some excellent restaurants and a winery all withing walking distance. Grace and Thousand Pounds get a special mention and well worth checking out if you want a quality feed.
Definitely try the Duriff wines. Especially the sparkling.
We took our bikes and trailer (for Stanley) and it is the perfect location for exploring the Rail Trails and other back roads. There are many wineries between Rutherford and Corowa and exploring by bike is the perfect way to go.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from christine french, Owner at Must Love Dogs B&B & self contained cottage
Responded 5 Jan 2024
hi barry,It was great to catch up with you both again.We always enjoy your company. Thankyou for your very kind thoughts. Its very rewarding when guests appreciate my passion for meeting people and there fur kids.Keep well untill we meet again.Kind regards chris,charlie and the kids
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Chris & Charlie’s place was a fabulous choice to escape to for a precious 24 hours. It’s such a unique property - the colourful, cosy space was relaxing and abundant with hospitable touches. Yoshi our beloved rescue greyhound couldn’t have landed in a better spot for her first night away from home. We only scratched the surface of the joys of Rutherford and can’t wait to return. Thank you for a very special time. See you again soon!
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from christine french, Owner at Must Love Dogs B&B & self contained cottage
Responded 30 July 2020
Dear Yoshi and family, We enjoyed your visit. Yoshi loved princess,our great dane. Greyhounds are wonderful dogs,so quiet and calm. We are looking forward to your return. The humans are very welcome,as well. Keep safe untill we meet again, Kind Regards Chris and the fur kids.
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We were looking for a couple of nights away from Canberra as the COVID restrictions were relaxing, and my wife had been eyeing off Must Love Dogs for a while.
At the risk of duplicating past reviews, we had a wonderful time, and there's really nothing we could fault. Our doggos were made to feel right at home, the room was perfect for our needs (especially the private secure garden), and Chris and Charles couldn't have been any more welcoming. Breakfast was wonderful on both mornings, and Chris provided a number of local recommendations for things to do. We also fell in love with Chris's five dogs, particularly the rescues and their wild stories - they clearly love having new people stay, and couldn't have been any more charming.
We were already planning our return before we'd left, and suspect we'll be looking for excuses to pass through Rutherglen in the future so that we can stay again.
At the risk of duplicating past reviews, we had a wonderful time, and there's really nothing we could fault. Our doggos were made to feel right at home, the room was perfect for our needs (especially the private secure garden), and Chris and Charles couldn't have been any more welcoming. Breakfast was wonderful on both mornings, and Chris provided a number of local recommendations for things to do. We also fell in love with Chris's five dogs, particularly the rescues and their wild stories - they clearly love having new people stay, and couldn't have been any more charming.
We were already planning our return before we'd left, and suspect we'll be looking for excuses to pass through Rutherglen in the future so that we can stay again.
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Date of stay: June 2020
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AU$212 - AU$275 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Must Love Dogs B&B & self contained cottage
Which popular attractions are close to Must Love Dogs B&B & self contained cottage?
Nearby attractions include James & Co. Wines (0.9 km), Rutherglen Wine Bottle (0.9 km), and Rutherglen Lolly Shop (0.6 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Must Love Dogs B&B & self contained cottage?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a pool, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Must Love Dogs B&B & self contained cottage?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Must Love Dogs B&B & self contained cottage?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Must Love Dogs B&B & self contained cottage?
Conveniently located restaurants include Parker Pies, Jones Winery Restaurant, and Poachers Paradise.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Must Love Dogs B&B & self contained cottage?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Is Must Love Dogs B&B & self contained cottage located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.4 km away from the centre of Rutherglen.
Are pets allowed at Must Love Dogs B&B & self contained cottage?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.