Gilmour, Ontario
FIVE STAR EXPERIENCE NOW BOOKING FOR 2024!
Retreat to this lovely, spacious, unique stone cottage set in 5 quiet acres of woods, its dock on 2.5 km-long, spring-fed lake with herons, beavers, muskrats, otters, loons, elk and a lively group of vultures! The lodging is on the Monarch route, and is an amphibian haven, where other wildlife frequent.
This beautiful four-season chalet has all the modern considerations: dehumidifier, central air/heat pump, central vac, food fridge, beverage fridge, 2 double kitchen sinks, washer/dryer, wall oven (includes convection option), microwave, bread machine, waffle maker, stand mixer. Indoors, there is both a handy wood stove and a beautiful fireplace with an insert and fan to circulate heat or cooling. Outdoors, there's a sunken potash kettle fire pit. Substantial outdoor seating is provided for the various areas, and on the covered porch there's a bbq (and, additionally, a smoker for aficionados!)
For anglers, the lake has rock and largemouth bass, perch, brown bullhead, pumpkinseed.
For indoor bonding, a plethora of games, dvds and puzzles will suit most tastes. Fairly extensive, eclectic library. Netflix.
Adventurous, determined sorts (with kayaks or canoes!) may venture up the beaver dam terraces at one end of the lake which leads to a small sister lake. Others may choose to swim Wadsworth's breadth to a lovely rock point (we recommend taking a spotter along in the pedal boat for safety).
2400 square feet. Sleeps 8. 3+1 bdm, as the main floor den has twin bed accommodation. The ground floor bedroom (queen-sized bed) combined with main floor bathroom makes this listing comfortable for those with minor mobility issues. The den is quite soundproof from the main house, suitable for isolating later/earlier activities, or light/late sleepers. Upstairs, one bedroom has a king-sized bed, the other has a queen-sized bed.
Wonderful, drinkable well water gushes from every tap, so the property is completely safe for children; this water is tested regularly, and has never failed. Please protect our environment; we encourage our guests to avoid using plastic water bottles.
Wadsworth Lake is a limestone-based lake, resulting in excellent water quality. A public boat launch is located on the south end of the lake just off Weslemkoon Lake Road.
2022 update: Internet connection is via Starlink.
Absolutely NO PETS.
In these uncertain times, we are committed to the safety of our guests. Paul's Folly will be thoroughly cleaned and unoccupied for 24+ hours between bookings.
NB: Please be aware that sometimes the rate is quoted in US Dollars. Please place a tentative booking to see the full details in Canadian dollars.
We had a marvellous time at this cottage. Alyson couldn’t have been nicer. The cottage was epically stocked, comfortable and spotless. The only thing you may want to keep in mind is that is a less than 2 minute walk to the dock( we timed it), and it is not for those with mobility issues. It’s not treacherous or anything but someone unsure on their feet may find it difficult. The water is magnificent!!! So clean. Enjoy your stay!
The house was beautiful and clean. The kitchen had everything you need and pots and pans were in excellent shape. The lake was a short walk down the driveway and down a very well maintained set of stairs and a very well maintained dock, where we swam and fished and used the peddle boat. There is a big fire pit and lots of chairs. Everyone had a great time.
It was perfect. Lake was quiet and warm. Property is homely and well taken care of. We had a great relaxing time. Thanks again for lending us your home.
It would have been nice to be there in the summer so we could have made use of the lake but for the most part we were a bunch of oldies so might not have used it too much. We had so much rain. It was awful but we did have decent weather on the weekend and were able to have a fire and play guitars and sing so that was great - maybe not for the neighbors. The place was definitely well equipped and it was great that there were two bedrooms downstairs since we had some people who would have had a hard time climbing the stairs. Several people had some eyesight problems and found that the lighting , especially in the bathrooms could have been brighter. We have not seen most of our family for a couple of years and I had lost a sister during that period so it was very nice to get together with everyone.
The property is very clearly well loved and maintained. Everything was clean and organized and labelled ? Swimming at the dock was wonderful and we really enjoyed kayaking on the lake. Back yard fire under the stars was exactly the thing we needed. Owners were very quick to respond. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Beautiful, spacious cottage with everything you need for a break. We loved the various outdoor seating areas which caught the sun at different times of the day. The dock was very well-maintained and we spent many days swimming in the clear lake. In short, a fantastic cottage that we would strongly recommend.
If you are looking for a very quiet, out of the way retreat to relax and enjoy games and cooking with your family, this place is perfect. Wonderful deck furniture, fireplace and fire pit in the back yard. A little piece of heaven! ... very, very quiet. Not too convenient for water sports or swimming but facilities are awesome.
We totally enjoyed our weeks stay. The most well stocked place we have rented so far! Nicely furnished, beds very comfortable, quiet lake, great for swimming. The cottage & weather was great, would highly recommend.
Location is great...on quiet little lake Wadsworth. Very nice cottage...excellent hosts. Extremely private and great spot for private fires. Only half hour to bancroft. We launched a 14 foot aluminum boat which was perfect for that lake...caught smallmouth 500 yards from dock plus small panfish from dock. We had a great time. Thank you Alyssa and Paul!
Paul's folly is a beautiful property that is spotless and charming. The kitchen is designed for many cooks and has everything you could imagine needing including a bread maker! The lake is across the road and is quiet and peaceful...with plenty of dock space for our boat and it stayed safely for the entire week. Alyson was quick to respond to our questions and really helpful in planning for our time. The beds are comfy and the cottage has space for busy, noisy games and quiet reading spaces. The outdoor spaces (decks and fire pit) are well cared for. This is a great space and we'd love to come back!
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