The Barn - A Unique Gathering Place

Summary:

CITQ : 298526



The Barn is located in a rural setting a 30 minute drive north of Ottawa. The hosts welcome visitors to the area, including family and group gatherings.



The home is a converted barn, inviting and warm with century exposed wood beams and a large fireplace. It is very spacious and able to sleep 15 people.



The property has many walking trails. The Barn is a great place to relax or use as a base to explore Ottawa and the village of Wakefield.



The Space:

The bedrooms include:

The Meadow Room: sleeps 6 with 1 queen, 2 bunk beds

The Cedar Room: sleeps 2 with 2 singles

The Forest Room: sleeps 5 with 3 single beds and 1 bunk bed

The Blue Room: sleeps 2 with 1 queen bed



Guest Access:

Activities : The Barn is located on 90 acres of forest and meadows. Outdoor activities include:



Hiking on walking trails through rolling terrain

Snowshoeing or cross-country skiing (on ungroomed trails)

Outdoor barbeques, dinning al fresco, family games on the large lawn and adjacent field

Area Activities:



Gatineau Park : The Barn is adjacent to Gatineau Park

Park activities include:

Boating

Cross-country skiing

Snowshoeing

Cycling and mountain biking

Fishing

Hiking

Horseback riding

In-line skating

Rock Climbing

Swimming



Wakefield’s Black Sheep Inn has hosted many of Canada’s best-known musicians and has shows most weekends.



Swimming and Beaches



Gatineau Park has five public beaches at Lacs La Peche, Philippe, and Meech. These beaches have on-duty lifeguards during the summer and canoe, kayak, rowboat, and pedal boat rentals.



Le Spa Nordik



Le Spa Nordik is located 15 minutes from The Barn in Chelsea and is the largest nordic style spa in in the world. Installations include saunas, outdoor baths, and spa services.



Morrison’s Quarry : Morrison’s Quarry is a privately owned multiple-use outdoor recreation site with:

Scuba Diving rentals

Snorkelling rentals

Scuba diving training courses

Bungee Jumping and Ripriding

The Great Canadian Bungee Jumping site is the highest bungee jumping site in North America.



Alpine Skiiing : There are a number of alpine skiing options within close proximity to The Barn.

Vorlage : 5 mins from The Barn (Wakefield)

Edelweiss : 10 mins from The Barn (East of Wakefield)

Camp Fortune : 20 minutes from The Barn (Chelsea)

Mont Ste Marie : 45 mins from The Barn (north of Wakefield)



Golf

Edelweiss : 10 minutes from The Barn

Golf Pontiac: 10 minutes from The Barn

Golf Sainte-Marie: 45 minutes from The Barn

Larrimac: 25 minutes from The Barn



The Neighborhood:

Wakefield : The Barn is about a 7 minute drive from Wakefield, Quebec, a village with excellent restaurants, shopping and beautiful scenery.



Getting Around:

While many attractions are available nearby, once you’re settled in, you might not want to leave.



Other Things to Note:

In order to preserve the calm and peaceful atmosphere of the chalet, we kindly ask you to respect our strict policy prohibiting parties and events. This place is intended to provide a relaxing experience for families or friends in a natural and tranquil setting. We aim to ensure all our guests enjoy a serene and respectful atmosphere, allowing everyone to fully appreciate the beauty and tranquility of the surroundings. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.



Outdoor fires are not allowed.



Interaction with Guests:

As hosts, we are available to our guests throughout their stay to ensure they have a pleasant and hassle-free experience. We can be reached by phone or messaging to respond promptly to any questions or needs. In case of an issue requiring in-person assistance, we will make arrangements to be on-site as soon as possible. Our goal is to provide our guests with a warm welcome and a memorable stay.