Very well designed, clean, cottage!

The cottage owners have thought of everything – right down to providing dog dishes, poop bags, and treats! This is the perfect cottage for a one or 2 couple (or small family) getaway, or combined with Talbot – Pineview for a larger group. It’s just down the road (or a paddle) from a swing bridge in the Trent Severn Waterway (Bolsover Bridge 43), so you can watch the bridge in operation if you’re lucky enough to be there at the right time (we weren’t, sadly). The waterfront dock is in good condition, fairly shady, and spacious enough for 4 or more guests to sit comfortably waterside. The surrounding lawns give lots of space for outdoor games, or just for sitting if you wish to have a sunnier experience on cooler days. Even the fire pit is well-equipped, with hot dog and marshmallow roasters provided. Although the weather wasn’t very warm, and it was a bit rainy off and on, I still managed to get my floatie in the water to enjoy some water time, and took the kayak out for a trip around the large island in front of the cottage. The island slows down boat traffic too, so there’s no need to worry about speedboats in front of the cottage. If you’re into fishing, it seems this must be a good spot, as I spotted several fishing boats out in front of the cottage in the mornings, and people were fishing in the park by the swing bridge as well. It was a great weekend, and I highly recommend this cottage!