My husband and I wanted to check out the water spa after skiing. We have a cottage close by and…read morewanted to check out our surroundings. The interior is very nice and rustic. We were given towels and robes and were taken to the locker rooms. The locker rooms were tiny, but clean. The water spa is open and bright. We were expecting Scandinavian like pools and the website is deceiving. It was essentially a warm pool. It doesn't get any hotter and some of the jets weren't working. After we showered, we decided to have some drinks and hang out. We are fortunate that we had a snack at the ski hill before because the inn does not have any food. We played darts and billiards, which was fun. The front desk person was working 4 different jobs, including bar tender and front desk. We managed to get in for dinner, which wasn't until 8:15. I believe there is only one sitting. The dining room was intimate and dark. We ordered some appetizers because we were hungry. FYI, you need to order all 3 courses to be full! My husband has the firecracker calamari and I had the duck crepe. My husband's dish was not spicy at all and has some bacon flavor in the aioli. My crepe had smoked duck on top and the crepe was cheese. The pepper salad was good. All of our food did not come super hot. For dinner I had the lamb and my husband the steak. The lamb was 2 tiny double chops for $39. In gourmet places in US or Canada you usually get big lamb chops, not here. We've eaten at Rhubarb and have had a big lamb shank. The veggies and sauce was good, it definitely the portion size was tiny. My husband had a super thin steak. This was definitely not what you would see at a fine dining place. The dessert was yummy. I had the crumble and my husband had the brownie. The brownie did not taste like cheesecake at all. Overall it was a nice place to eat and hang out. A hot tub would have been better and the portion sizes could be larger. Also more people to accommodate everyone there.

We just experienced an altercation with the manager Steven Rowell and an employee. He was very…read moreunprofessional in his handling of their conversation and used the F word multiple times directed at this employee. Most unprofessional manager I have ever seen. Your business will falter because of this and I will make note to let future friends know that they should go somewhere else. We will not be staying here ever again. If Ryan Cole cannot get a better manager, this business us going to fail!!!!! I have been multiple times, but no more after what I seen today!!!!!! Very unimpressed!!!!

We are spending a family Christmas Eve in Gravenhurst and booked this suite with a double room…read more Check-in was a breeze with full social distancing protocols in effect due to the surge of Omicrom variant worldwide. Front desk staff are friendly & professional. It's a very nice suite with a 4-seat dining table, office desk, sitting area for four, a fireplace (with a timer) and a full kitchen (refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishwasher, sink and cupboards). The fitness centre, swimming pool and whirlpool pool were open with proof of double Covid-19 vaccination. looked well maintained. A complimentary pre-selected breakfast was included; filled out order form by 9 p.m. the day prior. Pickup the meal yourself in the morning. It's back on the road again tomorrow!

The hotel is clean and everything is working. Although it is a little old but overall good living…read moreexperience. The favorite part is the breakfast. Love it. Highly recommended.

I attended a meetup at Red Umbrella Inn on this weekend in September and, although covid has still…read moreaffected this Inn's full functionality, our group was very impressed with the team's abilities to keep us happy. Normally, there is a package deal with meals for about $50 a day. From what I have experienced, that is a great price. They weren't offering the usual buffet at their weekend breakfasts, but instead delivered breakfast to customer's rooms upon demand. Any needs were accommodated efficiently as long as communication was followed through and the limited staff was given enough lead time. I had the bacon and eggs breakfast delivered, which was wrapped in plastic, and included eggs, bacon, home fries and toast, along with a fruit salad. The only thing missing was coffee. I didn't order coffee as I normally make my own at these type of events. I was fine without them making it for me. Other restaurant meals got good reviews from our crowd, and our communal meal Saturday night was nothing short of amazing, especially considering the short staff. Everyone ordered what they wanted off the fairly large menu, and the food came out hot and without a lot of waiting. Plenty of cocktails were made and there were a couple rounds bought by one of us, with everything going smoothly. I wouldn't guess that they were short-handed as we didn't feel it. As for accommodation, there are different cottages available. Everything from what looks like a tiny house that only has a front porch, a bedroom, and a bathroom, to a larger unit with jacuzzi and air conditioning. One of the structures is a sauna, which is a favorite in the winter apparently. The site has a sailing poster up for a local group, and has sailboats available for use. There are also canoes and peddle boats. In the seasonal section on their site, winter activities include snowmobiling packages as well as ice-fishing on the lake, which appears to be a specialty. Iconic Canadian activities that are sure to impress your guests from abroad. I can't say enough good about the staff I met on the weekend, just an amazing group of people, some of whom even joined us at our communal bonfire which ran late both Friday and at full tilt Saturday night until some rain put the fire out in the wee hours Sunday morning. Minden is nearby and has typical services, and my Fido phone had full bars at this location. Not far up the road is a famous lookout tower that gives an impressive view of the Fall colours from what I understand, and gets super busy at the height of that epic season in Ontario. Overall, everyone was happy with their stay at Red Umbrella Inn and I would love to return with anyone who would appreciate typical Canadian activities in a relaxed environment any time of year. "Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall.... In Canada We Get To See Them All !!"

From the owner: Welcome to Red Umbrella Inn Located just minutes north of…read moreMinden, Ontario in the heart of the Haliburton Highlands. Set amongst mature pines and birches on the shores of Twelve Mile Lake, the Red Umbrella Inn offers a wide range of accommodations enabling you to make the choices best suited to your needs. We are family oriented and dog friendly. Let the Red Umbrella Inn host your wedding, family celebration or business function. We pride ourselves on our hospitality and our reputation for outstanding food. Whenever you visit and for whatever reason, our friendly knowledgeable staff, beautiful surroundings and charming country dining will ensure you will never forget your stay at Red Umbrella Inn.

The few flaws of this place were nothing compared to what was so wonderful…read more First - the dinner. Excellent charcuterie, Caesar salad that was outrageously good (amazing dressing Chloe), a lovely vegetarian option (black rice dish) and a deliciously cooked Arctic Char (the white rice was a bit meh and a few more veg would have been nice to fill the plate). The bread? My god, the bread. Delicious. Anna and Greg are awesome hosts. Little Hawk Lake is a gem - one of the nicest I have ever swam in. Super highly recommend for those looking to escape screens and focus on the great outdoors.

We had a great thanksgiving dinner at Oakview. Very friendly staff. Definitely worth repeating.read more

This place really reminds you of the way things used to be about reserving a hotel or motel--in a…read moregood way. It is one of the very few places that lets you pay for a room with cash, while most other places require a credit card. Though our particular room was tiny, it seemed that they do a lot with the small space you get, as you get a mini fridge, a microwave, and a good selection of satellite channels. As well, it appears to be one of the lowest priced if not the lowest priced motel in Peterborough, and we were lucky that there was a room available, even though we went in the shoulder season, just after school-age students had gone back to school. It is rather minimalist in the food and drink offerings (no vending machines for food and drink), but for I and my husband, we tend to bring our own food and drink, so it was not that critical for us.

Only stayed for 1 night but definitely already making plans to go back (a family member booked on…read morethe spot for a room during Thanksgiving). The property manager is as nice and accommodating as can be, especially when it's a group of 9 people coming in late and being loud as can be. The rooms are immaculately clean and has a hot tub! Fun times. Five of us shared one of the large rooms (1 bedroom with a double bed) then the main room had 2 double beds) and it spacious enough. Room also had a nice patio in the back that lead to the fire pits/bbq are along with the river. You can also rent canoes and kayaks for a nominal fee. Highly recommended!

My dad and I have stayed at the Kent Inn two times already, on our way to ice fishing on Lake…read moreSimcoe. (The location to ice fishing is very convenient and is about a 40 min drive.) There are rooms on the ground floor and in a two story building. Luckily, during both of our stays we were able to get a room in the building. During our last stay the owner even asked us if we prefer the first or second floor. The room had what we needed for a quick overnight stay (fridge, coffee maker, etc.). We were greeted warmly and welcomed each time and we would gladly return again!

Very nice staff! Rooms have been renovated, very clean and bright. Great location. My boyfriend…read moreput in a request to have fresh flowers in the room when we arrived and they were able to make it happen. Thank you so much for the stay :)

We really enjoyed our meal here. We had French onion soup…read moreand pork schnitzel. The schnitzel was as large as the plate and the mashed potatoes and gravy that came with it were very good. We each took 1/2 home for another meal. Make sure you call ahead to ensure you get a table. The staff are all very nice and work amazingly well together.

I had the chicken sizzler it was great. More than I could eat so I shared with husband Who had the…read morelamb stew, a special for Easter. Service was great, there was a glitch with open table when I tried to reserve and it said they were all booked up but weren't. So dont always trust open table.