Title: Beautiful waterfront Cottage on a private lake 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 # Beautiful waterfront Cottage on a private lake Family-friendly cottage in Tay Valley ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102200000/102195700/102195657/w1080h810x0y753-14635769.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, travel cot, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102200000/102195700/102195657/w1080h1536x0y390-6c562bbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102200000/102195700/102195657/w1080h810x0y753-44fccf2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102200000/102195700/102195657/w1080h823x0y746-c30b6f09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102200000/102195700/102195657/94ad8e46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At this family-friendly cottage, unwind with loved ones by the serene private lake. Enjoy a bonfire at water's edge, swim to the floating raft, or simply take in the views from huge lakefront windows or a screen porch overlooking the peaceful surroundings. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful waterfront Cottage on a private lake Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. We are a family cottage with lots of Character! This is a gorgeous private lake. Water is wonderfully clean. Play in the sand or Dive right off the end of the dock and swim to the floating raft for some all day sun! Enjoy a Bonfire in the evenings right at the waters edge. Screen room facing the water. Have your coffee in front of our huge lake front windows or on the screen porch overlooking the lake. Visiting in the winter? enjoy the absolutely gorgeous walk along our quiet road, the snow is beautiful and cars are minimal. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Dryer - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, table football, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68040000/68035900/68035811/22c212ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Your Home Away From Home Perth - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=68035811&PinnedHotelID=68035811&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30360000/30358500/30358490/ead0226b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunset Waters Cottage at the Heart of Big Rideau Lake Portland - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 103 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=30358490&PinnedHotelID=30358490&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34580000/34579900/34579896/f8bdef5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private lakefront w/ panoramic views near Westport Westport - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 44 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=34579896&PinnedHotelID=34579896&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117070000/117065700/117065648/abbc020b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy cottage on a spring fed lake in the picturesque Ottawa Valley. 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 Tay Valley is home to this cottage. Full Circle Theatre and Studio Theatre Perth are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Rideau Canal and Perth Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Westport Community Arena and Kilborn's on the Rideau. [Visit our Tay Valley travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tay-Valley.dx553248635740518970) [View more Cottages in Tay Valley](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tay-Valley-Cottages.d553248635740518970-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.768005,-76.30461&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:csgpGxfvpM%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%40U%40UBU%40SBWBU%40SBUBUDSBSDUBUDSDSDSDUDSFSDSFQDSFSFQFSHQFQFQHQHQFQHOHQHOHOJQHOJOHMJOJOJMJMHMLMJMJKLMJKLKJKLILKLKLIJILINILGLILGNGLGLGNELGNELENCLENCNELANENANCN%3FLCNAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%40LBN%3FNBN%40NDL%40NDNBLDNBLDNDLFNDLFLFNFLFLHLFNHLHJHLHLJLJLHJJLJJJLLJJJLLLHLJLJLJNJNHLJPHLJPHNHNHPHNFPHPHPFPFPHPFRFPFRDRFPDRFRDRDTDRDRDRBTDTBRDRBTBT%40RBTBV%40RBT%40T%40T%40T%3FT%40T%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTATAT%3FTATATATCTATCTCTARCTCTERCRETCTERERERETERGRERGREPGRGPGRIPGPGPIPIPGPINIPINIPKNINKNINKLKNKLKLILMLKLKJMLKJMJKJMJMJMHMHKHMHOHMFMHMFOFMFMFODMFODMDOBMDODOBM%40ODO%40OBO%3FMBO%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMCO%3FOCOAOEMAOCOEMEOCMEOEMGOEMGMGOGMGMIMGOIMIKIMIMIMKMKKKMKKKMMKKKMMMIMKMKMKOKMIOKOIOKOIQIOIQIOGQIQIQGQGQIQGSGQGSEQGSESGSESEUESESESCUEUCSESCUCUASCUCUAUCUASAWAU%3FUAU%3FUAU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dPIlDvWtcdhpIObiHQXha0z2FtQ=) Perth, ON ### What's nearby - Big Rideau Lake - 31 min drive - 12.4 miles - Upper Rideau Lake - 32 min drive - 14.2 miles - Westport Sand Lake Beach - 37 min drive - 19.6 miles - Scheuermann Vineyard & Winery - 37 min drive - 19.6 miles - Rideau Canal - 46 min drive - 25.7 miles ### Getting around - Smiths Falls Station - 36 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful waterfront Cottage on a private lake pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Beautiful waterfront Cottage on a private lake? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful waterfront Cottage on a private lake? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Beautiful waterfront Cottage on a private lake located? > Set in Tay Valley, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Burgess Hall, Mica Mines Conservation Reserve and Otty Lake. Murphys Point Provincial Park and Big Rideau Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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