FAQs

  • How close are you to Algonquin Park?

    We are a 20-minute drive to the East Gate of Algonquin Park, the entrance to the trails, museums and other visitor attractions.

  • Where can we get groceries?

    There is a grocery store in Whitney, a 15-minute drive from Hay Lake Cottages. Other grocery stores are located in Barry’s Bay and Bancroft approximately a 45-minute drive to each.

  • What if we don’t want to cook?

    Our cottages have fully equipped kitchens but if you’d like to dine out, here are a few restaurants in the vicinity:

    • The Mad Musher (Pub style fare) – located in Whitney (15-minute drive).  Phone 613-637-2820
    • The Granite (Upscale but relaxed) – located in Bancroft (40-minute drive).  Phone 613-332-1500
    • Bartlett Lodge (Gourmet dining) – located in Algonquin Park (40-minute drive + reservations are required). Phone 705-633-5543
    • Sun Run Café – located in Maynooth (25-minute drive) Phone 343-476-0220

  • Do you have Wi-Fi? Mobile coverage?

    We have free Wi-Fi in our cottages.

  • Can we have campfires?

    A firepit is located on the point and we provide the wood.

  • What about laundry?

    We do not provide a laundry service. Longer stays can do laundry at the laundromat in Bancroft, Ontario, about a 40-minute drive from Hay Lake Cottages.

  • Is it quiet there?

    We are small and very private at Hay Lake Cottages. Because it is so peaceful here, sound will carry. We ask our guests to please remember 10:00 pm to 8:00 am is quiet time.

  • Do you allow smoking?

    ALLERGY ALERT!  Some guests have reported allergies to smoke and as such our cottages and main lodge have a strict non-smoking policy. We provide ashtrays on the screened-in porches and guests may smoke there. Thank you for your understanding.