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The Shire Cottage

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A cozy living room with a green sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a dining table with chairs.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a green armchair, a patterned armchair, a wooden table, and a colorful quilt.
A dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a fruit bowl on the table, and a bookshelf with various items.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, a gas stove, and a sink.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk, and a dresser. There are two windows with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Ompah, ON
  • Place, Ompah Community Library
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmerston Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Bon Echo Provincial Park
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Danaview: Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Danaview: Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Kneehill: Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Kneehill: Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Kneehill: Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Danaview: Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Danaview: Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet

Kneehill: Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

North Frontenac

North Frontenac is home to this cottage. North Frontenac Astronomy Park is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Palmerston-Canonto Conservation Area and Palmerston Lake.
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Map
Ompah, ON

What's nearby

  • Ompah Community Library - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palmerston Lake - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sand Lake - 23 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Kashwakamak Lake - 32 min drive - 43.9 km
  • Bon Echo Provincial Park - 52 min drive - 65.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is The Shire Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

How much is parking at The Shire Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Shire Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Shire Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Shire Cottage located?

This family-friendly North Frontenac cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Palmerston Lake and Ompah Community Library. Palmerston Lake Martelock Road Beach and Canonto Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage, will be staying again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The whole property was nice and clean. Great amenities throughout. Definitely a unique design with lots of stairs. Communication was absolutely flawless! Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time at the shire! I hope to return again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Shore was clean, quiet and above all, whimsical. In the morning, we woke up surrounded by tree canopy. We had a wondrous stay and will likely want to come back . Thank you for having us in your beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Shire is very well equipped for all needs; cooking, bbq, outdoor fire circle, indoor games. It is close to, but not on, a lake. Nearby public beaches are very pleasant and a short drive away. The neighbours are friendly and helpful in pointing out local attractions. We walked our dog, so we met a few of the local people. Overall a pleasant stay. The stairs were a bit challenging for older guests, which was the onluy small drawback for our party. Otherwise a lovely family location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Host was the most responsive I have ever had the pleasure to interact with and was also very accommodating. We stayed in the Danaview Cottage and it was very well equipped. The woodstove and boot dryer were greatly appreciated on our winter getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best cottage to stay at!

The cottage was perfect! There was a kitchen to cook meals, 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms, and enough space to move around. It was private and quiet and the lake was amazing! We are definitely going back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved The Shire!

We loved our stay at The Shire. The weather was a bit cooler than we would have liked, but we still did some hiking in the area and were very cozy when we got back to the cottage. The cottage is well appointed and had everything we needed for a great stay. We especially appreciated the wood stove!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter Getaway

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed The Shire. It was nicely decorated with plenty of thoughtful touches to make our stay more fun and comfortable. The cottage is clearly a product of care and consideration and I'd love to stay there again in the summer and check out the North Frotenacs in another season.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away with my daughters

What a great whimsical cottage (plus). The Shire is decked out with everything you need to enjoy a stay. The kitchen is well equipped and ready to whip up great meals. Bedrooms are comfortable and spacious. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, well thought property

Comfortable, well thought property to spend a few days in. A bit far from provincial parks, but otherwise immersed in nature. Great for those who seek some quietness and time off from the city life. The cottage is really top notch, clean, and well equipped with everything you may need. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an incredible visit at The Shire - it was just as described (if not better!) and perfect for a cozy winter stay. The cottage has so much charm and truly unique architecture. We were a group of 8 adults and really appreciated having two separate buildings for the rooms, as those wanting more quiet time were able to sneak away to the tower, or the other cottage. It was obvious that The Shire was built with lots of love and personality and had everything we needed, the kitchen was exceptionally well-stocked. On the way home our group was already talking about when we could come back! Thanks so much for the great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Post Christmas break

The cottage is lovely. We enjoyed the quiet and the wood stove. Its quirky, comfortable, well stocked with everything you would ever need. Even extra toothbrushes in bathroom. We loved the 4 seater couch, retro.Excellent place.Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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