After spending a fabulous weekend in Ailsa Craig, Ontario for thanksgiving, my BF's father took us…read moreon an adventure to a cider house that was "close by". We drove for a few minutes in country time (20 minutes or so in the rest of the worlds time)... and we ended up at the most incredible cider house and orchard. Because we are fast approaching Halloween, the orchard was littered with pumpkins and halloween paraphernalia. Upon entering into the store, you are overwhelmed with fabulous candles, jams and kitschy country decorations. The second floor is what intrigued me.... Cider, Apple wine, (cysers) and delicious apple ice wine. The winemaker / cider maker here did a fabulous job of making a flavourful, dry fruit wine. And the price is great. If you can find the place, I recommend going there for a sunday drive. you will not be disappointed.

Such a great place!!! I enjoy it every time I go. Great people, friendly. And their cider is…read morefabulous.

My husband and I stayed at this hotel August 19-21 for a family wedding in Kincardine…read more We arrived a bit early for check in, but were pleasantly surprised to be able to check in ahead of the regular 3pm. The lady at the desk (I believe her nametag said Kelly...?) was very nice. Our room was on the top floor, which is always a bonus when you don't have anyone above you. We were far enough away from the elevators to not be disturbed by the sounds and foot traffic in the halls. The room was spacious and clean. One of the main reasons we booked with this location (and not the hotel that the bride set up a block with for wedding guests,) is that we got a king room with mini fridge, microwave and coffee/tea fixings for the same rate as a queen room with no small appliances. Easy choice! Parking was free at this location which is a welcomed change as most places charge a nightly fee for parking. The added bonus of having Tim Hortons, McDonalds, Boston Pizza, Sobeys grocery and Shoppers Drug Mart all within walking distance allowed us to keep the car parked all weekend. Breakfast was included each morning, which is another reason we chose this hotel. I was expecting a generic continental breakfast but was once again pleasantly surprised when we were told it was a hot buffet; eggs, sausage, potato wedges, toast/bagels, pancakes (with a cool machine that prepares them!) and assorted cereals, fruits and yogurt. The lady running the breakfast was cheerful and on top of refilling items and assisting guests when they needed it. The food was great and a large cafe type room to eat in gave plenty of space. We enjoyed some time in the hotel pool to blow off some steam from being in the car for a 3 hour drive. Pool is small and not too deep- 5 feet at the deepest. Unfortunately the jacuzzi was out of order but still managed to get some exercise by swimming a few laps. Towels were provided at the pool which was nice as we forgot to bring. The only reason this hotel did not get a full 5 stars is due to housekeeping not visiting our room at all during our stay. We didn't need fresh towels and are fine making our own beds, but our garbage and recycling bins filled up from two nights of eating out. I hated feeling like I was leaving a pile of trash upon departure, and would have preferred the bins be emptied each day. All in all, very pleased with our stay at this hotel. Would recommend it to others, and would certainly stay here again if I ever needed lodging in Kincardine.

I was so impressed by this hotel. The customer service was 2nd to none. They made us feel so…read morewelcome and we're happy to help with all our requests. The hotel and rooms were spotless. The free breakfast was so delicious. I was so happy with our stay that I had to speak to the manager and let her know how pleased we were with their staff and hotel. I will definitely be going back next year. Can't wait to see all their friendly faces again.

Everything we were hoping for and we can't wait to come back! Hosts were more than fabulous,…read moreutilities top notch, and everything is gorgeous!

From the owner: New Earth Estate is a year-round retreat and event centre in the heart of Grey County just outside…read moreof the village of Markdale, founded in 2016, which conducts soulful programs and events throughout the year. Also as an event venue, on a 50 acre piece of nature, with pond, river, forest and hills, New Earth Estate welcomes, entrepreneurs, institutes, or individuals to have their programs, occasion, or special events held at its beautiful outdoor and indoor spaces.

Very friendly owner. The farm produces and sell lavender cream, soap, moisture spray, and many…read moreother lavender related products. If you catch the owner at the right time, he provides free workshop and explain the details of the lavender oil and essential oil extraction process. The owner will also talk briefly about the history of the farm if you are interested. Feel free to take picture, look around the farm, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Be aware they have a friendly cat and dog that love attentions. Other larger more commercialized lavender farm charge up to $13 for the entrance fee. This friendly family farm provide free workshop, I recommend visitors to at least do some small purchases inside their store. At the end, the family need to make a living :).

From the owner: A small family owned lavender farm that is perfect for a quiet get away on a beautiful sunny day.read more

Love, love, love this place!…read more The food is great, the breakfasts are huge and the Lodge cabins are fun Matt and team are a ton of fun and we plan to book a fall wedding here Just wish they would stay open in the winter for locals, hikers, snow showers and skiers because the location is beautiful Matt, please think about serving wings, sliders and chilli during hockey and football games. You build and we'll come lol

Peaceful spot we sat on the patio Under the tress…read more live music on the weekends Pulled pork and order of bruschetta were good Wine and a variety of local craft beer Staff are pleasant and knowledgeable about menu if you have dietary concerns Weekends in summer I would make a reservation

DO NOT BOOK YOUR WEDDING HERE! My first impression was great, the venue grounds are beautiful and…read moreeverything seemed so pleasing. After leaving my hefty deposit, they ignored my phone calls and emails for two weeks when having trouble securing hotels for my guests. They failed to mention that the weekend of my wedding is the Home Hardware Convention; ALL the hotels in the surrounding cities are booked. No one returned any of my calls or emails when trying to change my date. My trust with them diminished.They are not professional, educated or buisness-oriented. The owner spoke to my mother rudely and refused to compromise on returning some of the deposit given their lack of work on the wedding. I would rather lose my deposit than give them any more money. Brides and Grooms, RUN!

My best friend had her engagement party here. It's a large, plain room that you can decorate to…read moreyour heart's content... as long as you don't put any holes in the wall. Thus, we were relegated to mainly ceiling decorations. They have a full kitchen for your self-catering needs. Parking lot is small, but there is plenty of parking along the side of the one-way street.