Mary's Cottage
and River House Bed & Breakfast

"Strangers are Friends Waiting to Happen"

Your vacation destination for a day, a weekend or longer...
Located in the hub of the Kawartha Lakes,
between Peterborough and Lakefield,
Mary's Cottage and River House Bed & Breakfast,
are located next door to each other on the scenic River Road
that winds along the Otonabee River between Lakefield and Peterborough.
We are between Lock 24 and 25 on the Trent-Severn Waterway.
We provide year-round accommodations to suit your needs.

Mary' s Cottage

Mary's CottageSelf contained accommodation throughout the year for visitors interested in fishing, sightseeing, watersports and winter activities.

Fishing

The River House Bed & Breakfast

Bed & BreakfastAccommodation throughout the year for visitors who desire a well situated place to stay, while sightseeing locally or participating in area activities.

Scenic View

"Joe's Den"

Nestled between our Cottage and our B&B, we have created "Joe's Den," a place where you can watch sports on the big screen television, or just sit around and have a chat. This is also the place for those of you who wish to smoke.

Appreciation from our visitors to our Cottage...

Can't believe 2 weeks have gone so fast - we've had another fantastic holday, the bass fishing has been really great. Thank you to Joe and Deb for their great hospitality and to Jimmy for saving the day when we locked the keys in the car. See you again soon. - Ray and Richard, Sheffield, England

Thank you Debbie and Joe for another lovely holiday - our 3rd stay at Mary's Cottage. We are beginning to feel very much at home here by now. No bears again Debbie!! Looking forward to next years visit and do more exploring. - Best wishes, Veronica and Stewart, Staffordshire, UK

Your generous good will and patience and this wonderful riverside place was just the respite I needed. Thank you both - Hope to see you again! - Linda

As always another fantastic holiday. Deb and Joe are as perfect hosts you could ever wish for. Already looking forward to trip number 4 in 2010. Had our best ever carp of 35lbs. - Paul and Lez, England

Joe & Deb spot on Cottage spot on Fishing carp (we will be back). Thank you. - Tim, Roger, Ify, Stu, Azz, Micke, Yorkshire, UK

Thank you so much for another (4th, 5th) beautiful stay in your paradise on the Otonabee River! Cheers! Have a great summer. - Arthur, Quebec

Great fishing, Great company, Cottage was lovely Can't wait until next time in 2010, saving already. - Paul and Clive, UK

Appreciation from our visitors to our B& B...

What a delightful spot! A bright clean room with a comfortable bed and all the amenities that anyone could desire. The river view was a bonus! - Malcolm and Marta, Guelph

A lovely place in a superb location. A warm welcome and a comfortable room. - Michael M., Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Thanks Deb and Joe for your gracious hospitality! The River House is one of the loveliest B&Bs we have stayed in. We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful loft room. The amenities were outstanding as were the breakfasts. We enjoyed all the personnel touches. We will definitely be recommending this to our friends and look forward to coming back. - Bill and Debbie, Niagara Falls

Thank you so much for your gracious and kind hospitality. Breakfasts were yummy, room was comfortable and spacious, and your company a pleasure! The little extras were lovely (wine & cheese, fruit, snacks etc.) We will be back. - Art and Barb, Burlington

A quiet picturesque place, Gracious hosts, Thanks for letting us visit. - Jean, Brian and Amberly, Ottawa

Thank you for a wonderful stay. Appreciated the little thoughtful touches that make a place special.....the fresh fruit, lovely flowers, delicious cake, English breakfast tea, soft pillows, fireplace/heater, etc. The surrounding setting with the canal, locks, farms, natural history, old railway paths that allow a person to explore and share Canadian history and life in this part of Ontario. We loved talking shop with Joe and sharing life experiences with you Deb. May our paths cross again. Take care. - Janet and Pete

Deb & Joe Watson
4069 County Rd. 32
Lakefield ON K0L 2H0
Phone 705-743-1478

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