Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less) House-swap
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Walk down the garden path and through the vine-covered arbor to your private furnished patio. Enter the suite through double french doors into a fully-equipped kitchen, complete with coffee, tea, sugar and spices - and "welcome" bottle of wine. The comfortably furnished living room is equipped with a large screen TV with DVD player and surround-sound system. The large (13'x26') bedroom, with a fabulously comfy queen-sized bed, opens into a furnished sunroom with access to the garden and a view to the ponds.
Large bedroom with french doors opening into sunroom
Sunny open-plan living room and kitchen with hardwood floors
Entrance to patio with BBQ and hot tub
Enjoy the peacefulness of morning coffee by the fish pond
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The British Columbia region
Vancouver Island is British Columbia jewel in the Pacific! The Cowichan Valley is located in south central Vancouver Island, just north of Victoria. Inspiring vistas of valleys and vineyards, forests and farmland, sparkling lakes and crystal-clear rivers abound in this picturesque region. The many lakes and rivers offer good freshwater fishing, canoeing and boating, while the surrounding countryside is a haven for hikers, bikers, photographers and sightseers.
The Cowichan Valley is quickly earning a reputation for fine wine production, with several local vineyards offering wine tasting.
The picturesque seaside community of Chemainus, known as "The Little Town That Did", has attracted visitors from around the world to view one of the world's largest outdoor art galleries. Over 30 murals, depicting real people and life in earlier years, can be seen on the walls of businesses either on foot or by horse-drawn carriage.
Saltspring Island, with its large artist community, is a short and beautiful ferry ride away. The Saturday Market during the summer is not to be missed!
Golf courses abound on Vancouver Island, with several right here in the Cowichan Valley - two just 15 minutes away!
Take a short ride on the Mill Bay Ferry to Brentwood Bay and the World-famous Butchart Gardens. Saturday evenings in the summer offer a fantastic fireworks display. Take a picnic and enjoy both the gardens and the evening spectacle!
Victoria is a 45-minute drive by way of the Malahat with spectacular views of the Gulf Islands and past Goldstream Park.
Cycling: The Galloping Goose Trail offers miles of cycling right to the Victoria waterfront. Lunch outdoors with fabulous Inner Harbour, ocean or mountain views, then cycle Beach Drive along the waterfront.
Hiking: World-renowned West Coast Trail, Juan de Fuca Trail, Strathcona Park, Botanical Beach, French Beach, Sombrio Beach -- the list is huge!
Vancouver Island / Cobble Hill area
Our peaceful country retreat in Cobble Hill is a 5-minute drive to both full shopping facilities in the seaside town of Mill Bay and the sparkling waters of Shawnigan Lake. There are fabulous restaurants very close by.
How to get there
Fly to Victoria International Airport and rent a car - we're less than an hour away. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, rent a car and take the beautiful scenic ferry route to Vancouver Island - just over an hour's drive to our house.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Victoria International Airport: 40 km
Railway:
Shawnigan Lake: 2 km
Ferry:
Swartz Bay: 50 km
Activities near Vancouver Island
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, Telephone
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge
Rooms:
Bedrooms (1), Bathrooms (1)
Furniture:
Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 3, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 3
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details outdoors: Steps from your private patio lead to the main deck where you can relax in the hot tub under a canopy of stars after exploring the majesty of Vancouver Island.
Further details
Our home is strictly non-smoking, but you are welcome to smoke on your patio.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: American $
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
November-April
1 Nov 07
1 May 08
325£ 163
6533
6533
3 Nights
May
1 May 08
1 Jun 08
375£ 188
7035
7035
3 Nights
June -July-August
1 Jun 08
1 Sep 08
425£ 214
8040
8040
3 Nights
September-October
1 Sep 08
1 Nov 08
375£ 188
7035
7035
3 Nights
31
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. We offer special Monthly and Seasonal rates, as well as discounts for stays longer than 2 weeks. Payment is preferred in Canadian dollars with a 25% non-refundable deposit at time of reservation, with full payment due 1 month before rental period. We will do all we can to assist you in planning a memorable holiday to our fabulous area of the world!
Guestbook
We can't recall staying at any facility in a very long time where it was so quiet, giving us restful sleeps on a most comfortable bed. We really appreciated and were impressed with the welcome bottle of wine and the basic supplies that were left to get us started ie. coffee, sugar, etc." Mr & Mrs. Hill, Alberta
"Thank you for being so accommodating - we had the greatest time! The best part was the deck, bbq and hot tub - we really enjoyed being able to use the bbq!" T. Taylor, NWT, Canada
"We have enjoyed being in your suite for the past month. We were very comfortable and the location has worked well. We have appreciated your kindness and friendliness." Mr. & Mrs. Allan, Ontario
Availability notes
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