Designer Seaside Cottages at Shobac Farm - Hirtle’s Cottage

Hirtle’s Cottage, designed by internationally celebrated architect Brian MacKay-Lyons and newly renovated, is the southernmost of the four Shobac Cabins, overlooking Hirtle’s Beach, Gaff Point and a stunning architecturescape. Accommodating up to 5 guests, Hirtle’s Cottage is a fully equipped and winterized cabin, providing a relaxing and unique getaway for couples, families and small groups at any time of the year. For larger gatherings, stay in two or more of our Seaside Family Cabins.

**The space**
The second-level open loft features a double bed with full ensuite bathroom, flat screen TV, private deck overlooking the sheep pasture, and stunning seaside architectural views. The main level features a closed bedroom with two single beds, full bathroom, newly renovated kitchen with European appliances, living area with contemporary furniture and wood stove, an extra sleeping nook, and unique architectural details. Designed to optimize passive heating and cooling systems, windows and doors are thoughtfully planned for guests’ comfort. The private southwest-facing deck is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the fresh seaside air, sipping your morning coffee, sharing afternoon snacks, and basking in the evening light as the sun sets over the LaHave Estuary.

All cabins are equipped with WiFi internet. Guests may use shared laundry facilities. An outdoor BBQ is available for cabin guests to use. Firewood, for the pit and the interior woodstove, is provided. For outdoor sports enthusiasts, a storage area can be provided for surf boards, bicycles, etc. Shobac Farm Wool Blankets and Butcher Cuts can be purchased onsite.Our Seaside Cottages at Shobac Farm lie within a secluded ‘Lost Village at the End of the Earth’ where the LaHave Estuary meets the Atlantic Ocean and Hirtle’s Beach. Guests have access to the 1.5-acre site featuring many outdoor activities and shared amenities surrounded by rolling pastures, hiking trails, a few private homes and the Atlantic Ocean.

Located in Upper Kingsburg, 20 kilometers from the Town of Lunenburg’s UNESCO Heritage District, Shobac Farm is truly a magical place in a secluded location ‘far from the maddening crowd’, and is home to a flock of sheep, two highland cattle, two large and friendly Leonbergers, gardens and gated pastures. Local sites and attractions include Hirtle's Beach and Gaff Point Nature Preserve, as well as restaurants, cafés, bakeries and shops - a short drive or cycle away in nearby Rose Bay, LaHave and West Dublin (across the LaHave River), picturesque Lunenburg, and beyond.

**The history**
My wife and I found this place 30 years ago on one of those Sunday drives. It was at the end of the end of the Earth, which turns out to be where Champlain made his first landfall in 1604. We found these ruins of French fishermen's houses probably from the 1500s and Swiss-German from the 1750s. They were all abandoned when we arrived. It was a farming and fishing village that had completely died, a ghost of a lost village at the end of the Earth, with just the bones left.

I began clearing the land with my own hands, which took me 20 years to do. It had a sense of inhabitation and was a wonderful revealing of what used to be a cultural landscape in the New World.

It’s a magical place. You can kind of taste that in the landscape through the stone walls, wells, and the ruins.
This reservation has a Firm cancellation policy - refunds will be issued up to 60 days prior to the check in date.
A 100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 60 days before check-in. A 50% refund is provided for travellers cancelling from 30 to 59 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 30 days prior to check-in. CanadaStays Booking Fees are refundable if you cancel within 48 hours of placing your booking request.
Our house rules: no smoking, no parties or events, pets permitted.
**You must also acknowledge**

Pet(s) live on property - Our 2 gentle dogs who love people are often on-site. An invisible fence contains them within the courtyard area.

Must climb stairs - There is a flight of stairs with 2 railings to go from the main level to the loft bedroom.

Security Deposit - if you damage the home, you may be charged up to $500 CAD. The deposit amount may change before you book the home.

**Additional Rules**
Please limit use of water, especially in summer months - dug well.
Do not wear outdoor footwear indoors to preserve old wooden floors - thanks.
Clean up after pets and ensure they do not damage the wooded floors and furniture.
Take care when using wood stove.
Please note that we are now legally required to charge 15% Harmonized Sales Tax on all bookings.
Please be mindful when using of electric heat - very costly in this area. Turn down thermostats when not on site.