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Historic Farmhouse with Pool, Hot Tub, Stream, Barn, 100 Acres
| Sleeps | 16 |
| Bedrooms | 8 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Space | 3,000 sq. ft. |
| Property type | farmhouse |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
House, 8 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4 Baths, (Sleeps 14-16)
Highland Creek Farm is a newly renovated century farmhouse, ideal for a family or two.
The farmhouse is beautifully and privately situated on 100 acres consisting of open fields, surrounded by 13 acres of hardwood maple forest, and 20 acres of cedar forest, with a small creek running across the property. The property enjoys wonderful vistas of the surrounding countryside.
Highland Creek Farm is perfect for family getaways, swimming in the large saltwater pool, a weekend of golf with the guys/girls, a base for mountain or road biking, or just as a unique setting for pleasure or business.
Start your day with breakfast in the sun room overlooking the pool.
Lounge by the pool all day, have a hot tub and then enjoy lunch in the large screened summer porch.
If you are feeling energetic, hike the trails through the hardwood maple forest or follow the stream through the cedar woods, looking for the speckled trout and nesting great blue heron. Watch for deer that come down to drink from the stream.
Play badminton, shoot baskets or play ping pong with your guests, regardless of weather, in the huge restored post and beam barn.
Maybe go for a mountain or road bike around the country side. Keep an eye out for local Mennonite families in their horse drawn carriages.
As the sun sets, relax and enjoy dinners in the large dining room with it's pine harvest table that seats 14 guests. Maybe one of your guests can play the piano, while the rest of you enjoy a fire in either of two living rooms.
If you want, it's only 20 minutes to downtown Collingwood, or 30 minutes to Wasaga Beach, but you won't want to leave the farm.
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About George Knowles
A professional couple with two children in university.
George Knowles purchased this farmhouse in 2006
Why George Knowles chose Ontario
We grew up skiing in winters in the area, but discovered it's fantastic in spring, summer and fall too. Hiking, road biking, riding, fishing, golf or whatever activities you are into.
This farm itself has it all - trails in the woods for hiking, fields for views, a freshwater stream, a fully restored historic farmhouse that pre-dates Canada's confederation. And a giant barn for ping pong, badminton, basketball, working out, or just hanging out.
What makes this farmhouse unique
With trails on 100 acres through the woods and along the fencerows between the fields, you can hike, mountain bike, cross country ski or snowshoe without ever leaving the property.
In summer we love to eat all our meals on the screened porch overlooking the pool, or relax by the pool with a cold drink. In winter we have lots of guests for dinner in the large farmhouse dining room and relax after in front of the fire with a mug of coffee.
Guestbook comments from the owner
Hi George,
We had a great week at your farm! The kids had an absolute blast swimming and playing in the fields and the barn. We enjoyed so many things that you recommended including paddling the Beaver River, dinner at the Flying Chestnut, and a couple of great bike rides.
I left the key with the cleaners. I told them to communicate with you regarding where they would leave it as I did not want to let them know about your hiding place if you had not already told them.
Enjoy the rest of your summer. Oh and my 10 year old thinks Rat Race is the funniest movie he's ever seen!
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Amenities
Grey Highlands Farmhouse Accommodation and Amenities
- farmhouse
- Guests provide their own meals
- 3000 sq. ft.
- Check-in: 5:00 PM /
- Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 16
- Min. age of primary renter: 30
- Parties/events not allowed ...
- Pets not allowed ...
- Non smoking only
- Furniture: Please leave all furniture in place.
- Noise: Please stop all outdoor noise and music by 11:30 pm.
- Resort ...
- Rural ...
- Village ...
- Water View ...
- Waterfront ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Historic
- Sports & Activities
- Air Conditioning ...
- Clothes Dryer
- Gas Fireplace ...
- Heating ...
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room
- Parking
- Parking Off Street
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Wood Fireplace ...
- Wood Stove ...
- Catering Available ...
- Coffee Maker ...
- Cooking Utensils ...
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Dishwasher ...
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven ...
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Toaster ...
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 12 people
- 2 Bathrooms,
- 2 Half Baths
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Bathroom 4 -
toilet
,
Powder room w sink, convenient to second floor bedrooms
Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower , Antique vanity, nickel plated fixtures, cast iron tub.
Bathroom 5 - outdoor shower , Poolside outdoor shower with hot and cold running water.
Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower , Marble counter top, nickel plated fixtures, walk-in shower.
Bathroom 3 - toilet , Powder room w marble counter & sink, by 2nd floor bedrooms
- 8 Bedrooms, Sleeps 16
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Bedroom 1 -
2 twin/ single
,
Sunset view facing west over huge lawn
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen , South view over pool and gardens
Bedroom 3 - 2 twin/ single , View over fields to forest
Bedroom 4 - 1 double , View over fields to forest
Bedroom 5 - 1 twin/ single , View over fields.
Bedroom 6 - 2 twin/ single , Sunrise view across meadow to historic barn
Bedroom 7 - 1 twin/ single , Sunrise view over meadow to historic barn
Bedroom 8 - 1 bunk bed , Two full size single beds, in bunk form
Spare room in basement - 1 queen , Basement 'rec room' has a sofa convertible to a Queen bed
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Games ...
- Ping Pong Table
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo ...
- Television ...
- VCR
- Video Library ...
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio ...
- Lanai / Gazebo ...
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- Ski & Snowboard ...
- wheelchair accessible ...
- Hot Tub
- Private Pool ...
- Private Chef
- arboretum
- museums
- restaurants
- theme parks
- winery tours
- antiquing
- bird watching
- boating
- horseback riding
- horseshoes
- photography
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- basketball court
- cross country skiing
- cycling
- equestrian events
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- mountain biking
- rock climbing
- ski lift privileges
- skiing
- snowboarding
- snowmobiling
- swimming
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(26 traveler reviews)
We had high expectations based on previous reviews and somehow they were exceeded.
George's communications were so friendly and helpful. It really added to our enjoyment. The farmhouse felt like home within hours of arriving. The property is beautiful and diverse with so much to do. Thank you George and family for sharing your excellent home.
Perfect
Perfect spot for a family reunion with kids. Swimming, ping pong, basketball, woods and creek exploring. The property is stunning and well maintained. George was always responsive when we called or emailed. We highly recommend!
Lovely place to stay with a large group of friends or family.
Lots to do in the property, George was very responsive and helpful, property was gorgeous - even mid may!
A winter reunion for old friends.
We hiked the property in the snow, skated and played hockey at Osprey Arena, prepared overly elaborate meals and told each other lies in front of the fire. Great memories. Thank you.
Gorgeous Getaway!
We had 11 women get together to celebrate some successes and bond and just have an awesome girls weekend....the property was stunning, the house had so many bedrooms for personal space and was fully stocked. George was responsive and so helpful, I would absolutley recommend it and use it again and again!
Idyllic winter family holiday.
Our first winter stay at George's farm after a prior summer rental. It was terrific. We hiked (with and without show-shoes) on the trails, across the fields and within the woods on the property; played in the barn; relaxed in the hot-tub and used the farmhouse as a base for a few skiing days at Blue Mountain in Collingwood. Post outdoor winter activity warming up was in front of the family room gas fireplace; drinks and apps were around the kitchen island; meals were at the big formal dining table; and competitive family board games were in front of the real wood burning fireplace in the den. We will return. George is invisible (you have the property to yourself; so it feels like "yours") and rapidly responsive in the best ways possible.
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $141.83 |
| Additional Guest Fee | $40.52 per person per night |
| Pet Fee | $81.04 |
| Damage Deposit | $810.44 |
Statutory Holiday Fee: Add $300 per statutory holiday.
Large Event Fee: For group events up to 120 people, additional $5,750 fee for use of barn and grounds, plus minimum 7 night farmhouse rental fee. (Example: for a Saturday Event, rental starts Wednesday before to allow event planners to set up, and goes until Wednesday checkout to allow cleanup and equipment removal on Monday.) (Large Event Fee is reduced by $750 in months from September through to May)
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
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