Laurentian Lakeside Retreat

Where are We? Welcome to Hartwell House, nestled in the heart of the majestic Laurentians in Western Quebec. Located just an hour and 20 minutes from Canada’s capital city of Ottawa and one hour and 45 minutes from Montreal, this private, two-storey home awaits you and your family for a few nights, a week or a weekend get-away. Lake, mountains and so many stars! Curl up in a Muskoka chair and gaze up at the brilliant night sky, taking in countless stars as far as your eyes can see. Grab some binoculars on a breezy afternoon and see how many species of birds you can name. Grab your towel, head down our private staircase to the new cedar dock and take a refreshing dip in the lake. Pour yourself a drink, assemble a s’more and gather around the outdoor fire pit. Activities Drive 30 minutes north to reach the glorious, winding slopes of Mont Tremblant for a day of skiing, or journey 30 minutes south to meander the quaint boutiques of Montebello. Do you love animals? The award-winning Parc Omega is just 22 minutes away from our front door! Outdoor enthusiasts will also enjoy golfing, fishing, hunting, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, quad trails, snowmobiling and so much more! What Else Is there to Know? This 5 bedroom home sleeps nine and features custom-made, hand crafted wrought iron beds, each fitted with an organic mattress. Built in the 1946, Hartwell House also boasts original oak furniture that has remained with the home for 75 years, including the expansive antique dining table and chairs that will sit 10 for dinner. The house is professionally cleaned in between stays, has plenty of outdoor lighting, fire extinguishers, several smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors, a first-aid kit and an automatic home backup generator in the event of power loss. Internet, Bell cable tv and a high-quality wireless speaker are also included. Whether you are relaxing with a glass of wine in the window seat or curled up with a quilt and a great book on the sofa, the two-sided gas fireplace will keep things cozy and warm throughout your stay. The kitchen is fully-equipped with all cooking and eating utensils, pots and pans, coffee/ tea, kettle, toaster, mini convection oven, full sized gas stove/ oven (also with convection function), microwave, dishwasher, fridge and basic pantry items. Outdoor towels, indoor bathroom and bedroom linens are also included. Parking on the property will accommodate 2 vehicles. Road access is mainly highway, with flat, paved streets. Gas/ coffee shop/ groceries/ bank machine within a 5 minute drive.