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1-877-218-5370The stunning Kawartha Lakes are a chain of lakes in south-central Ontario, Canada. They form the upper watershed of the Trent River, and form the boundary between the limestone regions of the Golden Horseshoe, and the granite Canadian Shield of northern and central Ontario. Hiking in the picturesque trails and enjoying the sun at one of the many beaches are two popular activities in the Kawarthas. The region is also home to an eclectic group of towns rich with Canadian history like Kinmount, Bobcaygeon, and Minden. If you’re excited to explore this beautiful region, we have curated a list of 7 Kawartha Lakes cottages.
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This 1200 square foot, single story cottage, nestled amongst the trees and rock on 1/3 acre of private property just outside of Peterborough, 20 minutes North of Havelock and less than 2 hours from Toronto, overlooks Oak Lake. Built in 2005 and completely renovated in 2022, it has 3 bedrooms, open concept dining-living-kitchen, and two full bathrooms, a fireplace, and high end kitchen appliances. With a north-west exposure, you’ll enjoy the sun all day long. Outside, the deck has glass railings and a barbeque, there’s a fire pit on the rock patio, and the shoreline is rocky and sandy, with access to the dock and 9 feet of deep, clear water off the end.
This immaculate, newly built, lakeside retreat at the Fenelon Lakes Club is the perfect place to call your next getaway. It is a 3 minute drive to downtown Fenelon Falls and 15 minutes to Bobcaygeon. As part of a luxury waterfront community, you’ll enjoy access to a unique experience on the shore of Cameron Lake. This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit is located just steps away from the lake and only a three minute drive to downtown Fenelon Falls. There’s a gas fireplace, and on the balcony outside, a propane barbecue and outdoor dining table. Walk 5 minutes from the condo to get to the public beach just down the road.
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This 1600 square foot 3 bedroom with 4 beds and 2 bathroom cottage is located on Crowe Bay, along the shores of the Trent River, just a short drive from Campbellford, and within an hour from Peterborough. Enjoy stunning western exposure and sunset views just 20 feet from the waters edge, gentle sloping lot, perennial gardens, all day sun on the dock and beautiful sunsets over the river. A gradual entry into Crowe Bay is an ideal spot for swimming, either off the end of the dock or from the shore, and an easy way to launch the paddle board, kayak, or paddle boat. It has a private drive, ample space with two living and dining areas, an indoor fireplace, outdoor fire pit, propane barbeque, and a hot tub.
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20 minutes from the village of Kinmount and a half hour from the town of Minden, this newly renovated cottage on the shores of Crystal Lake has an open layout in the fully equipped kitchen, living room or Muskoka room, decorated with coastal hues and a soothing ambience, all with water views of its 220 feet of shoreline. It has 5 bedrooms total: 3 bedrooms in the main cottage, and 2 more, along with a kitchenette and bathroom in the bunkie with its traditional wood cabin interior just across the way. You can jump off the dock and take the paddle board for a tour around the bay. Other amenities include a barbeque, fire pit, a canoe, kayak and three stand up paddleboards, a private dock, boat launch, and more. Also, just 15 minutes away is the town of Bushkong, and Furnace Falls is a 30 minute walk away.
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20 minutes south of the town of Aspey and a half hour north of Lakefield, on Big Cedar Lake, this retro-inspired cottage has three bedrooms, including two doubles and a bunk room with a single/double bunk bed and a single/single bunk bed to comfortably accommodate families or groups of friends. There are outdoor amenities like lawn games, sun loungers, a fire pit with wood provided, a patio dining set and propane barbeque , and a private dock with a kayak, stand-up paddleboard, paddleboat, and lily pad float. There’s also a public boat launch and marina nearby.
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10 minutes from Kinmount and 20 minutes from Minden on Crego Lake, this newly renovated (2022) space has a spacious interior spanning 1400 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and panoramic lake views through expansive windows in the great room. Outdoor amenities include a barbeque and patio dining set for enjoying meals under the open sky, loungers for soaking up the sun’s rays, 2 kayaks, 3 stand-up paddle boards, a canoe, a peddle boat and a floating Lily pad. This spot is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike, as the abundance of local wildlife includes daily visits from two resident loons and charming local beavers commuting to and from their daily activities. There are also many walking trails in the surrounding 500 acres that are only available to cottagers, so you’ll have some privacy while enjoying a long stroll.
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This charming 1300 square foot, 4 bedroom cottage with a sunroom and a separate bunkine, just outside the towns of Coboconk and Kirkfield, near Bobcaygeon, has 80 feet of waterfront along Balsam Lake. Some amenities include an indoor fireplace / wood stove sauna, barbeque, outdoor fire pit, beach volleyball court, dock with a boat launch, two youth kayaks, two tandem kayaks, two 10 ft kayaks, and two standup paddle boards. In the bunkie is a futon couch, double bed, twin bed, TV, stereo system, and pool table.
Booking a cottage is the first step in planning your Kawartha Lakes vacation. Next is your itinerary and activities. With so much to do, see, and experience, the region has something for everyone. Explore cottage country with ease, and we have lots of information that can help you plan your perfect cottage vacation. If we can help in any way, please send us an email or give us a call.
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