Innisfree is a three bedroom 170 year old traditional property, set in a quiet rural location, yet conveniently located for shops and a host of local attractions.The prices quoted here represent a discount on those quoted on our website.
Have a great "get away from it all" holiday at Innisfree, our charming one hundred and seventy year old, Cape Cod style holiday cottage which is situated on Digby Neck. Innisfree is set in three and three quarter acres of secluded garden; there is a large lawn surrounding the house and the garden has some fruit trees and pretty formal flower beds. The cottage is located next to Lake Midway and has two hundred and sixty feet of private lake frontage, Lake Midway is an integral part of a local Provincial Park being approximately three miles long and a mile wide; the lake is stocked with trout every year and is fed by spring water so it is safe to swim in. Guests will enjoy a virtual monopoly of the lake during the week and it is rarely busy at the weekend. Some fishing equipment is supplied at the house.
Accommodation The cottage has three double bedrooms:
Bedroom one has a queen sized bed
Bedroom two has a bunk bed and a single bed
Bedroom three has a double bed.
Bed linen is supplied. Bathroom The bathroom has a full size bath, shower, wash basin and toilet and there is also downstairs cloak room. There is a hair dryer and we also supply towels which are for use in the house only. Kitchen The kitchen is fully equipped with a full sized electric oven, a fridge freezer, microwave, kettle, coffee maker and toaster. There is a washing machine and tumble dryer located in the utility room. Dining Room The dining room is spacious and there is a large dining table with seating for six and there is a wonderful view over looking the lake. Lounge There are two sofas located in the lounge, one of which is a futon. There is a wood burning fire and an ample supply of logs .The lounge is equipped with a television, video machine, DVD player, and satellite TV and CD player. There are some DVDs and videos at the house, but more can be hired locally from Wilson's Gas Stop, which is about 1 1/2 miles away. The Den The den has two arm chairs , a well stocked book case and a cabinet full of games , including chess, monopoly, playing cards, dominoes and bingo. We also have a cot/crib and high chair available for guests with very young children. Garden The garden is three and three quarter acres; the area around the house is laid to lawn, there are well stocked flower beds and some fruit trees and bushes in the grounds. Garden furniture, sun beds and a barbecue are supplied. Chipmunks, squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, humming birds and bats are regular visitors.
Things to do:- Wharf Rat Rally 29th August to 1st September Whale watching; Minke, right & humpback whales can be seen in the Bay of Fundy Deep sea fishing. Fishing in the lake;some fishing equipment is supplied at the house . Golf at the Pines Resort Golf Club Digby and Annapolis Royal Golf and Country Club. Upper Clements Park (local theme park which features a huge wooden roller coaster and best of all, almost non existent queues).
A local zoo, which contains mostly native species of animals, such as beavers, bears and racoons. Kejimkujik National Park ;canoes, kayaks and mountain bikes can be hired here. Cart racing and mini golf. Visiting local museums; including fishing, toy and local history museums. Botanical Gardens at Annapolis Royal. Trips to Digby, which was once voted the most romantic town in Canada, Annapolis Royal, historic Fort St Anne and Bear River. Visiting local light houses Swimming in the lake or local beaches. Hiking Trails. Bird watching. Eating Out Seafood plays a big part in the local cuisine and many restaurants sell freshly caught scallops and lobsters. Lavena's Catch Cafe at Freeport on the tip of Long Island is well worth a visit; the seafood is incredibly fresh and the desserts are fabulous ! There are also a good selection of fast food outlets including MacDonald’s, Dairy Queen, Subway and Tim Horton’s (which sells a great variety of coffees & an even larger selection of donuts). Shopping There are several supermarkets in Digby, including Atlantic Superstore, Sobeys and Wal Mart. Alcohol can be purchased from the Nova Scotia Liquor Store which is next to Sobeys. Digby has an interesting high street with a great selection of local stores, this runs parallel to the harbour so there are some stunning views across the Annapolis Basin There are lots of antique shops in Annapolis Royal, whilst local craft stores can be found at Bear River. History of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia is one of Canada's most easterly provinces and is only a six hour flight away from the UK and can be reached from the U.S via pleasant ferry links from Portland and Bar Harbor which sail into Yarmouth N.S. This southerly tip of Nova Scotia was first settled by the British following the American War of Independence. The loyalists were deported from New York under the care of Admiral Digby; the town of Digby was named in his honour. Innisfree is located half way down Digby Neck and was built in 1840 on one of the first grants of land allocated to the settlers by George III. The earliest European settlers in Nova Scotia were the Vikings, but in more recent times the French and the British. French is still spoken on the "French Shore", which is the easterly side of St Mary's Bay. They still uphold their French Acadian traditions and hold many music and craft festivals throughout the summer. Annapolis Royal, which is about a thirty minute drive from the house, claims to be the first permanent European settlement in Canada when it was established in 1604 by Sieur de Mons and Samuel Champlain. Geography Digby neck is a thin 20 mile long strip of land which sticks out into the North Atlantic Ocean. To the east is the fabulous St Mary's Bay and to the west the Bay of Fundy, which is renowned for its diverse wild life, most notably minke, humpback and right whales. Digby neck is only two to three miles wide, so you are never far from the sea, and there are lots of beaches and coves to discover. The Bay of Fundy has the largest tides in the world.
Rates in Canadian dollars
Rates for 2008
1st September to 31st October $800.00 per week 1st November to 19th December $600.00 per week. Rates for 2009 2nd January to 31st May $700.00 per week 1st June to 30th June $800.00 per week 1st July to 24th July $950.00 24th July to 5th September $1000.00 per week 6th September to 31st October $900.00 per week 1st November to 18th December $700.00 per week 19th December to 1st January $1000.00 per week
Minimum let is for 5 days.
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