You Can Sit With Us

As you pull into The Dogtrot House, you are instantly taken by the unique architecture, and how well it complements the natural world around it. With a modern, Scandinavian style, it boasts everything you need to feel comfortable and toasty inside its timber-lined walls and high ceilings. With a mix of cabin living and luxury, The Dogtrot is a perfect getaway home for you and your friends.

After our first coffee of the day on the extended balcony, we set out on the first morning of our weekend to the High Country Gardens to enjoy another coffee and explore all that it offers. It took me longer than expected to get around the mega maze, and with beautiful gardens to explore, it was a perfect place to take photos, be inspired by art and enjoy the smells of spring.

We made our way to Goughs Bay to take a walk and almost fall into a meditative state listening to the calm waves gently brushing the shorelines.

Dinner at the property was made easy with a fully equipped modern kitchen, and while the others cooked up a storm, I headed down to the dam to chuck a line in and fish, and take the kayak out for a leisurely cruise.

We finished the night off swapping stories in front of the outdoor fire, which was the perfect ending to a perfect weekend. Thank you Dogtrot House for the luxury nature stay!

Things We Did

  • Kayak
  • Experience
  • Lake
  • Fish
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The property has so many things to do, and with a beautiful dam just outside your doorstep, the kayak on the property was a perfect way to spend our afternoon.
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With great coffee, a huge maze to get lost in, endless gardens to explore, a art gallery to get inspired by and a few chickens to visit, High Country Gardens is a must in the area.
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A bay that opens on to Lake Eildon, Goughs Bay is a great spot to take a walk, fish for your dinner, or even take a swim.
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The dam on property is full of rainbow trout. The Host has a rod on property for anyone who wants a do some friendly fishing. Catch and release is a must though. There is also fish food for anyone who just wants to sit by the water and feed them.

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