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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 8
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Explore the area

Chaffey’s Lock Elgin, ON
- Indian Lake13 min walk
- Rideau Canal17 min drive
- Jones Falls Defensible Lockmaster's House23 min drive
- Alexandria Bay, NY (AXB-Maxson Airfield)70 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
1
1 King Bed
2
1 Queen Bed
3
1 Queen Bed
4
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Main floor
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Upstairs Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Fernbrae Retreat at Chaffey’s Lock
Newly renovated House originally built in the 1800’s by the town Miller. Frenbrae has all of the charm with the must have upgrades. It features two completely renovated bathrooms and a beautifully renovated kitchen. The Dinning Room over looks the Locks and the table can seat 10 comfortably and has a Wine Fridge. The Dinning Room still has the original windows from the wrap around porch. Fernbrae was once owned by the Opinicon Inn at that time it was used as a B&B. The three bedrooms upstairs are spacious with a seating area, to curl up and read or just relax. The Main floor bedroom has a King Bed.
‘Fernbrae’ is a beautifully restored Centurion (Circa 1895) Nestled in a unique location in the tiny community of ‘Chaffey’s Lock’, part of the Unesco World Heritage - Rideau Canal. You constantly hear the beautiful sound of waterfalls as they are right in front of the property. The southern doors of the lock lead you directly to Opinicon lake and through to Sand lake and on as far as Kingston. The north doors take you on a short journey up the Canal and to Clear lake and beyond as far as Ottawa!
The Catarqui Trail; a multi use trail, runs through Chaffey’s Lock. One could literally walk, cycle, ski, snowmobile for hours as the trail goes for more than 100 miles!
It’s easy to lose yourself in the in the peaceful serenity of the Rideau Canal but shopping and dining etc are near by. You can walk to the Opinicon Inn, featuring two restaurants and an Ice Cream shop.
The Rideau Lakes Town of Westport, and village of Newboro are just a short drive away and offer several restaurants and ,unique to the area, stores to pass an afternoon or two. Westport even has a beautifully scenic winery that, as well as world class wine offers delicious wood fired Pizza right in the winery!
Cyclist, Motorcycle enthusiasts, sports car owners will love the winding twisty paved road that is the Opinicon road.
Boat rentals, canal tours, fantastic fishing are just some of the features of this area. But if just sitting back and enjoying the serenity of rushing water and peaceful surroundings is your thing then you could not pick a better place than Fernbrae ~Welcome~
‘Fernbrae’ is a beautifully restored Centurion (Circa 1895) Nestled in a unique location in the tiny community of ‘Chaffey’s Lock’, part of the Unesco World Heritage - Rideau Canal. You constantly hear the beautiful sound of waterfalls as they are right in front of the property. The southern doors of the lock lead you directly to Opinicon lake and through to Sand lake and on as far as Kingston. The north doors take you on a short journey up the Canal and to Clear lake and beyond as far as Ottawa!
The Catarqui Trail; a multi use trail, runs through Chaffey’s Lock. One could literally walk, cycle, ski, snowmobile for hours as the trail goes for more than 100 miles!
It’s easy to lose yourself in the in the peaceful serenity of the Rideau Canal but shopping and dining etc are near by. You can walk to the Opinicon Inn, featuring two restaurants and an Ice Cream shop.
The Rideau Lakes Town of Westport, and village of Newboro are just a short drive away and offer several restaurants and ,unique to the area, stores to pass an afternoon or two. Westport even has a beautifully scenic winery that, as well as world class wine offers delicious wood fired Pizza right in the winery!
Cyclist, Motorcycle enthusiasts, sports car owners will love the winding twisty paved road that is the Opinicon road.
Boat rentals, canal tours, fantastic fishing are just some of the features of this area. But if just sitting back and enjoying the serenity of rushing water and peaceful surroundings is your thing then you could not pick a better place than Fernbrae ~Welcome~
Property manager
Kimberly Watling
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view
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Children
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Events
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Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
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About the area
Rideau Lakes
Located in Rideau Lakes, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bayview Yacht Harbour and Len's Cove Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rideau Canal and Foley Mountain Conservation Area. Kilborn's on the Rideau and Westport Community Arena are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Chaffey’s Lock Elgin, ON
What's nearby
- Indian Lake - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- Kilborn's on the Rideau - 16 min drive - 16.7 km
- Rideau Canal - 17 min drive - 17.2 km
- Jones Falls Defensible Lockmaster's House - 23 min drive - 23.6 km
- Scheuermann Vineyard & Winery - 26 min drive - 26.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Stage Coach Inn - 16 min drive
- Savoury and Sweet - 12 min drive
- Stage Coach Inn - 16 min drive
- Kelly R J - 16 min drive
- Nana B's Bakery - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Kimberly Watling

Recently retired and working harder then ever. We share our lives with three adult children, two dogs and a Grandchild.
Why they chose this property
Fernbrae is a beautiful old cottage with lots to offer. Newly renovated with the charm of yesteryear. She’s easy to fall for, we did. I hope you do too.
What makes this property unique
Fernbrae Cottage overlooks “Chaffey’s Lock” which is situated on the Rideau Canal system. Both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Site of Canada.
It connects Ottawa to the St. Lawrence River near Kingston ON. The Rideau is 202 kilometres long. It is one of the oldest continuously operated canals in North America. Out of the 47 Locks on the canal, 24 are still hand operated. Lock 37 “Chaffey’s Lock” is one of theses.
It connects Ottawa to the St. Lawrence River near Kingston ON. The Rideau is 202 kilometres long. It is one of the oldest continuously operated canals in North America. Out of the 47 Locks on the canal, 24 are still hand operated. Lock 37 “Chaffey’s Lock” is one of theses.
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