2 Bedroom, Sleeps 5
Quiet Retreat is a charming rural farmhouse on a 90 acre farm between the small rural towns of Alvinston and Newbury, Ontario. This is a quiet retreat away from it all!
When you drive up to the cottage you will see that trees grow especially large here and there is ample parking. Entering the house you will see it is tastefully decorated and clean. The Den has a double futon and view of the covered back patio.
The fully stocked kitchen is located off the Den. The Kitchen is equipped with Stove, Bar Fridge (This is important to note ** *Bar Sized Fridge), Toaster Oven, Tea/Coffee Bar, Dishes, Silverware, Pots and Pans, Cooking Oil, Common Spices, Whirly Pop, Reverse Osmosis tap water for cooking, Cold/Hot water dispenser for drinking, Table Top Ice Maker. There is also a Washer and Dryer located near the kitchen. At anytime during your stay, please do not hesitate to call me if there is something missing that you need. I will do my best to provide it.
Exiting the kitchen you will find the Living Room and Dining Room. The Living Room has ample seating and a pull out couch. There is an electric fireplace if the weather is chilly. For entertainment there is a television with Roku and netflix, wifi (25 mbps), DVD player and DVD library, book library and magazines, and lots of board games to play. The Dining table has seating for 6.
The Main Bedroom is located off the Living Room. It has it's own half bathroom (No tub/shower). There is a very comfortable Queen Size bed. LINENS ARE PROVIDED. Extra pillows and blankets are also provided for your comfort.
The large, second bedroom is located upstairs. It has a comfortable Queen Bed as well. LINENS ARE PROVIDED.
The Main bathroom is located off the Kitchen. There is a tub and shower. TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. Basic starter toiletries (starter toilet paper, starter shampoo and conditioner) are provided.
The outside of the property has lots of amenities. There is a front patio with Muskoka chairs and a covered back patio area with Patio Furniture. There is a BBQ for your use.
2 acre lot with mature trees.
For outside entertainment:
*Designated Firepit with ample firewood
*GAMES SHED with hammock chair and a games table for playing games, Corn Hole, Spike Ball, Horseshoes, Bola Ball, Large sized Yahtzee and Jenga and other outdoor and sporting equipment
*ART Shed with Artist easel, Art Table and basic supplies.
*Tree seat hammock swing
*Bikes for riding the country roads (Roads go around whole perimeter of farm)
What is there to do in the area?
I have included an information book you will find upon arrival to the cottage that will direct you to trails, local attractions, grocery stores, LCBO's, restaurants and golf courses. *******Due to Covid-19 regulations it is very important to call ahead or check online to see if the business is open and running normal hours before you go!******
CONSERVATION AREAS:
There are many beautiful places with trails to go for a hike!
Our favorite place is:
*A.W.Conservation Area, which has many well kept trails, a large reservoir, and a swimming pool with lifeguard.
Unique places to visit:
*Longwoods Conservation Area, which has a Ska-Nah-Doht Village with longhouses and exhibits reflective of 1000 years ago, three heritage buildings and numerous trails.
*Munro Honey: Locally made honey, gift store, Mead and Melomels
*Parks Blueberries and Country Store: Pick your own blueberries, gift store, bakery
*Jireh Hills Family Homestead: Farm tours, Goat snuggles, Cheese and soap making, Alpaca Encounters, activities perfect for young families looking for farm experience.
IMPORTANT! Please book online before attending.
*Town of Petrolia: Black Gold Brewery, Shopping, Restaurants, Petrolia Victoria Playhouse, Saturday Morning Farmers Market
*Golf courses nearby are Wardsville Golf Club near Wardsville and Black Creek Golf Club near Oil Springs
Restaurants we recommend:
Armor's Ale House, Alvinston: Craft beer of all kinds and great food
Riverstone Pizzeria, Alvinston: Yummy pizza, burgers and more
2 Bedrooms
1 Queen Bed in each bedroom, Linens Provided, Extra pillows and Blankets Provided
Pullout couch in Living Room
Double Futon in Den
Kitchen
Fully equipped: Stove, BarSized Fridge, Toaster Oven, Coffee Bar, Dishes, Silverware, Pots and pans, cooking oil, common spices, Whirly pop, Reverse osmosis tap water for cooking, Cold/Hot water dispenser for drinking, Table top Ice Maker
Bathrooms
1 plus 1/2 Bath, Towels, Hair Dryer, Starter toilet paper, shampoo and conditioner.
*Linens and towels will be provided to guests.
*Games shed, Art Shed, Firepit, bike
*WiFi connection available.
*Clean and well maintained.
*No parties!
*No pets allowed.
*Smoking not allowed inside.
