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March 2024 by Jen Deck
Elmhirst is a great venue: Friendly staff, beautiful location, excellent food. Highly recommend!
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March 2024 by Catherine Hanrahan
I just had a fabulous brunch with friends. The view, the service and the food were incredible. I highly recommend the Monte Cristo!
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March 2024 by Tiffany Dammeier
My friend and I had a wonderful stay during March break. We did a spa package with dining included at Hearthside. The food was phenomenal. Great service and large portions. We stayed in a deluxe 3 bedroom cottage with amazing lake views. Although, some may find it dated, everything was clean and in working order. The spa experience was delightful and service was impeccable. My friend and I are already talking about when to book next. We felt that the purchased package exceeded our expectations and had great value.
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March 2024 by Matt Darling
Out of the way little spot, clean updated dinning room, great for summer patio drinks or a little vacation away!
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March 2024 by Luke Mastin
Elmhirst's is a venerable old cottage resort, updated for the 21st century. There are many cottages, of various sizes and shapes, almost all with views of, and access to, Rice Lake. The cottages are comfortable and not too rustic, but not the height of luxury either. (The wind fairly whistled though our back door in Cottage 5!) There's a full kitchen, and most things you would need for an extended stay.It's just a short walk to the main building where you can find the reception, restaurant, pub, swimming pool, gym, as well as conference facilities.There are trails around the property, as well as further afield along the lakeshore or through the woods. If you have kids, there is a playground, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, and of course the lake. We were there in the off-season, so it was nice and peaceful, but I can imagine it gets pretty busy in the summer and fall.The food is actually pretty good, with a better choice for vegetarians and vegans than most rural lodges; there are several veggie choices both in the restaurant and in the pub.If you're into sustainability, Elmhirst's is trying its best. The cottages use efficient electric heat pumps, and the main building has solar panels on its roof. It taps its own maple syrup, produces its own honey, makes its own cider, and grows what food ingredients it can, including eggs and meat. The resort website has a nice little video showing how guests can help its recycling and composting efforts.If you have an electric car, I couldn't see an outside socket on the cottage for trickle charging, but there are two free Level 2 chargers in the main parking lot (just ask for a key in reception to get it working). Great!
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February 2024 by M P
Amazing views, private cottage, fantastic staff. Food is raised right on the property and loved the sustainable biomass facility.
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February 2024 by Ari Steinberg
A very lovely resort with enthusiastic staff and nice facilities and family day activities.
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February 2024 by Ryan Hogg
Easy to find, great staff, amazing food !!I highly recommend doing the couch potatoe package with your stayWill not be disappointed 5 out of 5
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February 2024 by Jennifer Viger
BOOKERS BEWARE!If you need to cancel a booking, even when it is 8 months away you will loose 10% of your deposit!We will never stay at a place that doesn’t show empathy for the cancellation when it is out of our control.Absolutely disgusted!
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January 2024 by Nadia Tonizzo
Rooms: The first thing I noticed was how spotless the cabin was. The beds and pillows were a dream.Food & drinks: We had Christmas dinner during our stay and it was perfect from beginning to end. The food was one of the best meals I have had, the atmosphere was warm and inviting and the service was lovelyNoteworthy details: The staff was friendly and always helpful.The quiet and peace were exactly what I came for
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January 2024 by Steve Warren
we went in the winter but it was still fun. they had skating, the breakfast and dinner package was great! angus roast beef dinner...the cottages were cozy and great for chilling out and playing cards. We also did the wine sampling which was very fun. highly recommend.
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January 2024 by Miranda Donmoyer
A wonderful farm setting on Rice Lake is the setting. The cabins are functional, clean ND comfortable. The restaurants are delicious. The spa is HEAVENLY! There is an indoor pool, hot tub and sauna for winter warm ups. The Elmhirst is incredible !
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January 2024 by Jay Robb
Perfect weekend getaway. Spotless cabin. Outstanding breakfasts and dinners. Friendly service. Great location and easy to get to from the GTHA. Will be back.
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January 2024 by Garfield Williams
It was an extremely relaxing time. We really enjoyed the dinner and spa package. It was exactly what we needed to rejuvenate.
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January 2024 by Matt Manship
Had a great start here for New Year! Rented a good waterfront cottage.
