When I was living in England, we used to vacation each year with our best friends and their kids. There were usually 10 or 12 of us depending on how many of our adult children came along. Our favourite destination was Cornwall – a holiday by the sea – and we invariably rented a large country home on, or nearby the beach. Because there were three, or sometimes four families contributing, we were able to rent much larger places and enjoy the type of vacation home that would have been beyond our reach if we had been on our own.
Now I’m involved with helping other families create their dream vacation it’s great to see so many taking the opportunity to share their time together and enjoy the benefit of a luxury cottage rental.
This week we listed Manitou, a new 4,800 sq foot property on Sturgeon Lake, near Fenelon Falls that would be a superb location for a family holiday. The cottage has seven bedrooms and four bathrooms; a great room with living, dining and kitchen areas; family and games room with home theatre systems; an office/computer room with hi-speed internet access, and of course it has fabulous waterfront with docks and a boathouse. Sleeping up to 14 people, shared among three families, the $4900 per week price tag is very reasonable given the space, features and facilities on offer.
Manitou on Sturgeon Lake is available for weekly rental throughout the summer, and there are also some midweek (five night) breaks possible. There’s discounts for smaller groups in the low season too which makes a luxury break possible for fewer people.
Gunter Lake Escape, south of Bancroft, is another beautiful property with space for sharing. This log cottage is full of ambience and warmth and with five bedrooms on three levels offers ample flexibility for family groups. There is a smaller cottage alongside the main house that would extend the accommodation considerably if required. At $2750 for the Escape and an additional $950 for the Lodge, this is great accommodation option for a big family.
Sylvan Lodge on Belmont Lake has a great sand beach and is a superb choice for groups who want to be with each other but still have their own space. The main, three bedroom cottage has a completely self contained two-bedroom apartment to one side that benefits from its own kitchen, bathroom and living area. This is ideal for grandparents who need some privacy from time to time – I remember that well!
When you are looking for a cottage, don’t dismiss the higher priced properties if they don’t fall within your budget. If you are willing to share the cottage rental rate with friends and family it may well be in your price range. Call us and discuss these options. We have visited every one of our properties and can help you choose just the right one for your family. Take a look at our availability calendars to see what dates we have available.
