Took a friend to the Monday dinner buffet on their nicely laid out patio. The attraction was the…read morefresh local Pickerel and the pulled pork. Lemon roasted chicken and sides were also at the buffet. And local asparagus. Outstanding food and setting. Cheesecake or chocolate cake and ice cream included. Service was very friendly and attentive. Weather was perfect. A great way to enjoy an Ontario summer evening. Beware that the buffet stops at 7:30 pm. $45 per person is reasonable these days, especially if you have a big appetite. Lakeside setting under large trees.

Frederick's is located at the wonderful Beachwood resort on Deer Bay in the Kawartha's. Staying at…read morethe resort for a couple of days in early fall, we decided to give the on-site restaurant a try and we were not disappointed. The Chef, Michael Henson, a graduate of the nearby Sir Sandford Fleming College has a wonderful flair and a burgeoning artistry when it comes to the food served here. Drawing on local suppliers for his inspirations and tastes, he adds a dimension to some standard dishes which was a pleasant surprise for this diner. Being late season, the dining room was more or less empty, and we had our pick of where we wanted to sit. My dining companion and I chose to sit near the window overlooking the lovely lake. Menus were brought to us immediately, and we chose a 2013 Merlot, from Huff Estates located in nearby Bloomfield in the Prince Edward County wine region. I also saw a good selection of beers and I sampled a Hefeweizer from a local brewery as well. The Merlot was wonderful, dry, fruity, chalky, fulsome and really good wine. We chose a crab cake and a spinach and brie soup as starters. Cautioned that the crab cake would take 'about 10 minutes to arrive' we said "Good, we don't want any pre-made cake!". A short while later the appetizers arrived and we tucked in. The soup was wonderful, creamy without being overly fatty, due to the brie being used instead of cream I am thinking, and with gorgeously green hue. A wonderful soup. The crab cake was one, single large rissole of shredded crab, coated in crisp breadcrumbs, nestled on a bed of chipotle-spiced black bean and corn salsa, with a julienne of fresh vegetables. The combination of the spiced salsa, the crusted-crab and crunchy vegetables was really outstanding. Next up was the man courses. I ordered the chefs special, a chicken-breast stuffed with wild leeks with a wild leek cream sauce with red-skinned mashed potatoes. Amazing! Perfectly cooked, the chicken was greatly complemented by the wild-leek flavour, not as strong as onion or garlic, but with hints of both. The mashed was creamy without being overly oily and served as a great foil to the chicken and sauce. My companion had the duck leg with a blueberry-balsamic gastrique with a sweet-pea risotto. Again, a real lovely plate of food. the gastrique was sweet and acidic which worked well with the salty fattiness of the meaty duck and crisp skin. The risotto was truly great, one of the best restaurant risottos I have had, and I make a great risotto so I know of what I speak of! Both meals had steamed vegetables as an accompaniment, carrots, broccoli and a half-red pepper, all tossed in butter, although I could have done without the red-pepper, it seemed out of place on this plate. This is a great little restaurant and I hope Chef Michael continues with his passion for creating some really great plates of food.

Arrived at 2:30p to check in for two nights and was told check in is at 3:00 unless we wanted to…read morepay more! The next day we got back to our room at 4:00p and it had not been made up with clean cups etc. They don't answer the telephone so I went to the front desk and I was told that after check in they don't clean your room!!!! Parking is off-site as well. There are plenty of other nice locations to stay in Peterborough so don't be disappointed and try to stay at this disgusting excuse for a Hotel.

I made several attempts to contact the reservation person via voicemail but I never heard back. In…read morethe end, I just booked the hotel online. Thankfully, the person at the front desk was able to apply the group discount for my group. On the day of check-in, I was not allowed to check in early. On a separate occasion, I asked to use their bathroom but was told that there was no bathroom on the main floor that I could use. Front desk was pretty efficient and got me my room keys very quickly. The lobby was quite plush but because it had snowed, it seemed difficult for them to keep the lobby clean and dry. The elevator is slow and the stairs are a bit confusing. The furniture as you come off the elevator is a little sparse and seems out of place, as we had a writing desk and chair when a couch may have suited us better. The corridor seems a little warn. The walls were cement blocks that were painted over in a dull yellow. Our room looked like it hadn't been renovated in forever but it did have a fireplace, which we couldn't get working. There were no instructions either. The beds were not comfortable. There is no view. The outlets didn't want to hold your plugs but for one night, we would manage. We did have a problem with our toilet because it couldn't stop filling the tank. When we called, we were advised that there was no maintenance person onsite on the weekends. So, we got moved to another room. We heard from others that one room leaked into the room below causing a flood. The second room was a lot nicer, it had a king sized bed and a pull out couch. No improvement in comfort though. Television had limited amount of stations, nothing really for children. Still no view. Wing chairs had seat covers on them. The room also had a mini-fridge and a microwave and a 2 person whirlpool, which we didn't use. The bathroom was definitely bigger and much nicer. This room would probably be suited for a romantic weekend for two. The breakfast room only had 3 tables, which wasn't a lot, so, I am not sure how they manage seating there. There is also a washroom on the main floor but it has a mop and a bucket in it. The business centre looked like a nice table with a computer on it. The breakfast was very continental, with toast, oatmeal, etc. So, don't expect a lot but it's enough to get you started. For the most part, I felt that this hotel is run down but the owners were trying very hard to be hoteliers.

I stayed July 21 2015 I was created by a gentleman and…read moreshowed my room. It was great, they had my receipt and key all ready for me. It a very quite street at night. The hotel is a 2 level place. It a short walk into town. The bed was very nice to sleep in. They even had a hair dryer! If your looking for something like one of the big chain hotels this is your place to be. You will just have to do with out room services.

I don't like writing negative reviews but feel compelled to let people know the state of this…read moreplace. We checked in on a Saturday July 24, 2021 and were given a room. The room was dated from the 60 or 70's with no upgrades. The TV didn't work and called the front desk to find out the inn keeper only came to give the keys. We called her and notified her that the TV wasn't working, and had tried everything, she told me she knew nothing of tv's but would come and give us another room. The Inn keeper arrived and gave us the adjacent room, first the key didn't open the door after juggling with it a few ttimes it finally opened. The beds were horrible, they had wooden slats to keep the mattress from falling or give it extra firmness since I don't think have ever been changed, the slates passed the bed by 4 to 6 inches, easily someone could injure themselves throughout or not noticing them. A big hazard. The bathroom sink was fitted with a faucet from a kitchen sink, the faucet almost reaching the edge of the opposite side of the sink. Horrible experience and would not recommend this place to anyone. I think this place is rented to out of town workers. Deplorable place, I don't know why it still operates.

This place is great. Its a quiet place with no drunken teenagers, we had a great wknd away. Its…read moredefinitely a place for adults. The cottage was a little outdated but clean, and thats all that mattered for us. We just needed out of the city for a couple days. The kitchen came stocked with everything we needed so that was awesome, and the owners are really sweet. The only thing that prevented me from giving this place 5 stars is that theres a "no walking around with alcohol rule," which is sh*tty if you want to have a beer by the water. My girlfriend and I were disappointed this was a thing; watching the sunset by the beach with a cold one would have made my night, and for $300 for two nights I think were entitled to that. Other than that, cozy and great get away for the wknd. Just hide your drinks or youll feel policed while keeping the peace on your vacation. They should really make this a *u may be asked not to walk around with alcohol* rule. We get why its in place, but unless youre a drunken jerk, it shouldnt be a thing.

Okay - I've been coming here every year with my Uni buddies for a week of boating, campfires,…read moreswimming at the sandbar and perhaps the odd brewski. I can tell you that the hosts are terrific and the other park patrons are friendly and helpful. We are regulars in Cottage 1 and have enjoyed the lakeside views and the stars at night - especially the Perseids meteor showers when the sky's are clear. In fact I'm wondering why I should share this gem and increase our competition for choice rental weeks. Oh well (grin).

Driving into this little oasis of a cove you see a couple of boats and docks. Then you see the…read morenewly built dock and next to that a beachfront and playground. Scattered around the property are cabins of varying sizes. But the gems of the resort is what are in these cabins. Flat screen tv? Dishwasher? Giant kitchens? Am I home or am I at a cottage ? This is an oasis from the stresses of city life. With campfires by the beach, scavenger hunts, archery lessons and boat rides around Stoney Lake, this is the kawartha lakes at its best.

The resort is nice. The management is helpful and friendly. The fishing us lousy. We're there for…read moremay 24 long weekend for 3 nights and did not catch a single bite.

Rustic and cozy cottages…read more Beautiful scenery. Relaxing. Clean Lake. Fresh air! Right across from beautiful uninhabited island. Not far from the town of bobcaygeon, fenelon falls and buckhorn. (Drove to Burleigh Falls which is close by) Great fishing.

If you want to travel with your pet, this is the place to go…read more Not just that, but the owners (David and Michael) are the nicest innkeepers you could hope to meet and have 3 dogs and a cat of their own. It's in a great location near Buckhorn on Sandy Lake. Right now with COVID on it is really a fantastic place to go since you can hang out and look after yourself in your suite. The rooms all have kitchenettes (more like kitchens really, since they have full stove, fridge, microwave, pots/pans, dishes, cutlery, BBQ etc for each unit. They even include a pie in the freezer and coffee, tea, filters, milk etc. Very well outfitted. The bedrooms are well appointed and all units have A/C or a fireplace for the winter. Also, if you don't want to be totally disconnected, there is a big TV in each unit with Shaw Cable with Crave TV... plus a DVD player (and a library of over 200 DVDs to chose from). Lots more to do as well --- the lake with swimming, kayaking and paddle boats. Trails to hike on, or board games to play, or books to read. Such a relaxing place --- we booked the Woodhaven suite, which is perfect for 2... and we had a nice little fenced in backyard with chairs (we took our morning coffee out there and enjoyed the lake view)... and a bbq grill. (note - some suites have multiple beds/bedrooms and are suitable for families). Of note -- this is not a party place folks. People come up here for the nature and relaxation. Most folks are lights out by like 11 pm. There is a fire pit to enjoy in the evenings with a glass of wine. But most people are here for the outdoor activities and R&R. There is also a hot tub and a small pool. Nearby: - Buckhorn is about 15 minutes away and has a grocery store, LCBO, country store and some other shops. - Bobcaygeon is little further away and worth the trip to the Kawartha Dairy (their ice cream is soooo good). Hope you get to enjoy like we did -- we will be going back!

The place is Woodhaven! Yelp team please correct this as I can't seem to do this on my end!…read more My dog is getting up there in years and I really wanted to do something special with him over the Christmas break. So number one thing, our accommodation must be dog friendly. I love cottages, but I begrudge the serious planning needed to go, especially for a short stay. I wanted something in between a cottage and a hotel, so I decided to try a lodge. I chose Woodhaven based on locations as I know the Kawarthas are beautiful but mostly based on their promise of a very dog friendly environment. Well they delivered! The location is pretty tucked away and has a beautiful view of the lake. Out the window you can sit and watch bluejays, chickadees, and red and black squirrels stop in for some feed. The woods surrounding the lodge are gorgeous. I am a winter fan, so I loved the snow covered evergreens and birches. My dog absolutely loved his runs. There are seven suites in the lodge. I selected the most modest one as I wanted the private hot tub. I was offered an upgrade to a larger suite with a much better view, but I stuck to my initial decision though in retrospect perhaps I should have taken the view over the tub. The decor in my suite was not quite my taste, but it was true to the dog theme of the place and it was clean and comfortable. I spent a fair bit of time with a glass of red reading in the library where if you're a book nerd like me, there is tons to borrow and read! I also enjoyed sitting in the dinning room. The common table itself is really gorgeous as is the view. The stand out for me was having some of my meals prepared for me. Breakfast is included every morning and so were my dinners on two out of three of the nights. Yah! Michael is an excellent cook and I appreciated his gourmet takes on down home cooking. The strata he made one breakfast was divine and will live on in my memory as will his candied squash. Normally I am not a fan of sharing meals with strangers at communal tables mostly because I am dreadful at small talk, but here I felt comfortable. I think this was amplified because my dog was welcome to accompany me to meals. That little detail made all the difference to me.