Title: The Cottage Escape Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Cottage Escape Holiday home in Minden Hills with kitchen and fireplace ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110230000/110224600/110224534/fb034391.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110230000/110224600/110224534/7165889a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110230000/110224600/110224534/d6785f6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110230000/110224600/110224534/41967ca6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110230000/110224600/110224534/59159e1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in Minden Hills, this serene four season cottage offers a peaceful escape. Unwind with a wood burning stove, enjoy the scenic views from the open loft area or explore Snowdon Park trails just steps away. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Cottage Escape Forget your worries in this spacious and serene four season family cottage. Located walking distance from the year round Snowdon Park trails, Haliburton ATV/Snowmobile Rail Trail, and a short drive from Canning Lake that links to the Kashagawigamog 5 chain lakes. Fully equipped kitchen, wood burning stove, and TV. Enjoy a relaxing and peaceful cottage escape tucked away in the scenics of Minden Hills. A 2 bedroom, one open loft area with a double bed with a beautiful view of the cottage. 2 acre property surrounded by trees and wilderness. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68340000/68339600/68339593/e8d27bba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family-friendly cottage right on Drag River Minden Hills - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 56 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=68339593&PinnedHotelID=68339593&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70970000/70964300/70964213/cee4d538.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Whispering Pines Chalet Minden Hills - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=70964213&PinnedHotelID=70964213&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72080000/72075500/72075500/405e2b2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Front Log Cabin Irondale - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=72075500&PinnedHotelID=72075500&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41040000/41038700/41038606/7913df56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful 3 Bdrm + Bunkie waterfront cottage near Gull Lake Minden Hills - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 8.0 Very good 31 reviews £195 includes taxes & fees 13 Oct - 14 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=41038606&PinnedHotelID=41038606&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112110000/112108500/112108470/4879168c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serenity on 12 mile Lake in beautiful cottage country. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10 Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Minden Hills is home to this holiday home. Haliburton Highlands Museum and Haliburton Sculpture Forest are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Blairhampton Golf Club and Pinestone Golf Course. [Visit our Minden travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Minden.dx6288943) [View more Holiday homes in Minden](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Minden-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6288943-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.917988,-78.63173&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:o%7CdqGhw%7C%7EM%3FW%3FS%3FW%40S%3FW%40U%40S%40W%40SBU%40U%40UBUBSBUBUBUDSBUDUDQBUDSDSFUDSFSFQDSFSFQFSFQHQFQHQFQHQHQHOHQHOHOJOJOHOJOJMHMJMJOLMJKJMJKLMJKLKLILKJKLILGLKLGNILILELINGLGLENELENGNCLENCLCNCNCNCLANCNAN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FLBN%40N%40LBNBNBNBLBNDNBLFNDLDNDLFLFLHNDLHLHLFLJLFLHLJLJJHLJLJJLLJJLJJJLJNJLJLJNJNHLJNHNHNHNJPHNHPFPHPFPHPFPFPHRFPFRDRFPDRFRDTDRDRDTDPBTDTBRBTBTBTBRBTBT%40T%40T%40RBV%3FR%40T%40V%3FR%40V%3FR%3FV%3FT%3FTAT%3FTAVAR%3FTCTATATATCTCTCRCTCTCRCTETCRERETERERERGRERGREPGRGRIPGPGRIPGPIPGNIRINKNIPILIPKLINKNKLKNKLKLKLKJKLMLKJMJMJKJMJMHMJMFMJMFMHMFOFMHMDMFODMFODMDODODMBOBOBOBMBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FOCMAOCOCOCMCOCMEOEOEMEOGMEMGOEMIMGMGOIMGMKMGMKKIMKMKMKKKMKKMKKKMMMKMKMIOKMKMIQKMKQIMIQIOIOISIOGQIQGQISGQGQGSGSEQGSGSESGSESESCUESESCUEUCSCUCUCSCUAUAUCUAUAUAUAS%3FWAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=D2GSfkhhEH3IJkDbFIZA8Zxq60w=) Minden Hills, ON ### What's nearby - Snowdon Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Pinestone Golf Course - 17 min drive - 11.1 miles - Minden Wild Water Preserve - 18 min drive - 11.1 miles - Blairhampton Golf Club - 24 min drive - 13.5 miles - Haliburton Sculpture Forest - 29 min drive - 15.3 miles ### Getting around - Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 69 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Boshkung Brewing Co. - ‬9 min drive - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - ‬9 min drive - ‪50s Diner - ‬9 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Cottage Escape pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). ### Where is The Cottage Escape located? > Situated in Minden Hills, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Burnt River and Snowdon Park. Ski-Mazing Water Sports and Salerno Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question