Fernbrae Retreat at Chaffey’s Lock

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(18 Ratings)

House in Rideau Lakes

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this house rental

Newly renovated House originally built in the 1800’s by the town Miller. Frenbrae has all of the charm with the must have upgrades. It features two completely renovated bathrooms and a beautifully renovated kitchen. The Dinning Room over looks the Locks and the table can seat 10 comfortably and has a Wine Fridge. The Dinning Room still has the original windows from the wrap around porch. Fernbrae was once owned by the Opinicon Inn at that time it was used as a B&B. The three bedrooms upstairs are spacious with a seating area, to curl up and read or just relax. The Main floor bedroom has a King Bed.
‘Fernbrae’ is a beautifully restored Centurion (Circa 1895) Nestled in a unique location in the tiny community of ‘Chaffey’s Lock’, part of the Unesco World Heritage - Rideau Canal. You constantly hear the beautiful sound of waterfalls as they are right in front of the property. The southern doors of the lock lead you directly to Opinicon lake and through to Sand lake and on as far as Kingston. The north doors take you on a short journey up the Canal and to Clear lake and beyond as far as Ottawa!
The Catarqui Trail; a multi use trail, runs through Chaffey’s Lock. One could literally walk, cycle, ski, snowmobile for hours as the trail goes for more than 100 miles!
It’s easy to lose yourself in the in the peaceful serenity of the Rideau Canal but shopping and dining etc are near by. You can walk to the Opinicon Inn, featuring two restaurants and an Ice Cream shop.
The Rideau Lakes Town of Westport, and village of Newboro are just a short drive away and offer several restaurants and ,unique to the area, stores to pass an afternoon or two. Westport even has a beautifully scenic winery that, as well as world class wine offers delicious wood fired Pizza right in the winery!
Cyclist, Motorcycle enthusiasts, sports car owners will love the winding twisty paved road that is the Opinicon road.
Boat rentals, canal tours, fantastic fishing are just some of the features of this area. But if just sitting back and enjoying the serenity of rushing water and peaceful surroundings is your thing then you could not pick a better place than Fernbrae ~Welcome~

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Rideau Lakes

Nearby attractions

MARKED Ultimate Family Adventure Park

56 mi

Lake Ontario Park

43.5 mi

Fort Henry National Historic Site

40.2 mi

Scenic View Park

41.6 mi

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Fernbrae Retreat at Chaffey’s Lock

££££

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(18 Ratings)

House in Rideau Lakes

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Rideau Lakes

Nearby attractions

MARKED Ultimate Family Adventure Park

56 mi

Lake Ontario Park

43.5 mi

Fort Henry National Historic Site

40.2 mi

Scenic View Park

41.6 mi

Ratings and reviews

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(18 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

This is our second summer stay at Fernbrae, but we have been sharing annual holidays for over four decades. Fernbrae is not only central for our travels, but it offers the perfect mix of private accommodations and resort amenities along the historic Rideau Canal. We will be back!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

We had a nice little getaway with my elderly parents and sister’s family. The downstairs bedroom was perfect for our needs. We thoroughly enjoyed the cottage as it was nestled in it’s own little piece of heaven. Thanks for the lovely setting for making some family memories.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

We spent 3 nights at Fernbrae, traveling the Rideau during the day. The home is old but lovely, and decorated with care. We were pleased with both the location and the accommodation.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

My husband and I stayed at the Fernbrae Retreat for a last minute fishing trip! He was hesitant because it didn’t have a dock but we managed to rent a slip at Browns Marina and we had the best of both worlds! Kim and Bill were perfect hosts! Communication was prompt and clear. The cottage was a dream! Everything we could ever want or need was there. The location was perfect! We loved to sit by the fire at night listening to the sound of the rushing water nearby! And the neighbors were lovely and incredibly welcoming! We felt right at home! We will be back! Thank you Kim and Bill for a fantastic getaway!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

We had a family reunion to celebrate my parents’ 70th anniversary. Fernbrae was perfect! The location: Nice walking (e.g., the Cataraqui Trail, very close by) for my sisters and I, while my parents enjoyed strolling down to watch activity at the locks. We had their anniversary dinner at the Opinicon Hotel across the locks - thumbs up there, it’s been fixed up beautifully. The house: nicely furnished, the kitchen very well equipped, beautiful patio area. Fit our needs to a tee! Kim was a pleasure to deal with, and she and Bill nicely stopped by to introduce themselves and congratulate my parents. This one is 5 stars all round!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Hello Kim and Bill, We had a wonderful stay at Fernbrae! Just unpacking now and realized that we brought home the guest book. Will send that back in the mail ASAP!. Huge thanks, Betty and all.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Beautiful property, stocked with all essentials. Friendly hosts. Would've loved all bedrooms to be air conditioned. Was a very warm week. Hand rails on back steps would've been great too. Still a wonderful home!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

A unique little historic oasis.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

loved the decor, and all the finishing touches. had everything we needed for a relaxing stay.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Had a great time with friends.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Kim and Bill Watling made us feel welcome and helped to make our stay comfortable all around.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

This was by far our favourite property. It was clean, very well decorated and fully equipped with all that we needed. Kim was an exceptional host. The location was amazing with the sound of the rapids and quiet walks. Definitely would come back.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Thank you Kimberly and Bill for sharing your lovely cottage with us, all 4 of us over 60’s found it warm and inviting. Felt very much like home! Lots to see and do, but just sitting on the porch and watching the world go buy was the best!! We WILL be back!🤗🤗

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Wonderfully restored historic house on Chaffey's Lock. Just off the water spill over and heard the rushing water in the back ground when sitting outside. Host thought of just about everything a guest would want or need. Cozy cottage with great well supplied kitchen and really nice dining area for our home cooked dinners. Would heartily recommend -- especially to those many Opinicon veterans who have been fenced out.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Wonderful place, relaxing

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Everything was lovely .Can’t wait to return 😊

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Lovely location. Lots to see and do, or beautiful to just stay put and relax. Sun and shade. Quirky little cottage from 1895, but renovated, clean, comfortable accommodation. Lots of comfortable seating inside and out. Lots of parking. Only one single (bath) towel per person for four nights not so great. Bed linens very nice. Let us bring our firepit which was much appreciated as they do not offer one. Bonfires a must at the cottage. Weather was kind of weird so the pilot light for the fireplace, was not on yet, it was quite cool 10-14 degrees but they came and started it for us. Window air conditioner was good when needed as it also hit 28 degrees! Induction stove a learning curve, not much direction. Lovely resort style restaurant just a short pleasant walk away. Very enjoyable all around. Lovely hosts to work with from booking, to payment, to questions, to arrival and departure. Thank you for a great weekend.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2021

Gezellig huis midden in de natuur

Gezellig huis midden in de natuur

Rijkelijk ingericht huis met alle voorzieningen. Prettige indeling, mooie slaapkamers, recent gerestaureerd, comfortabel en very nice hosts.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Rideau Lakes?

The average price for a rental in Rideau Lakes is £177 per night. This rental is £92 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Fernbrae Retreat at Chaffey’s Lock. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Fernbrae Retreat at Chaffey’s Lock pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Fernbrae Retreat at Chaffey’s Lock?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Fernbrae Retreat at Chaffey’s Lock

House in Rideau Lakes

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Rideau Lakes

Nearby attractions

Fernbrae Retreat at Chaffey’s Lock

House in Rideau Lakes

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Rideau Lakes

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Rideau Lakes?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Fernbrae Retreat at Chaffey’s Lock pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Fernbrae Retreat at Chaffey’s Lock?

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