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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Cottage on the Farm in Ladysmith offers family rooms with one bedroom and a living room. Each room includes air-conditioning, a balcony, and a kitchenette. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace, enjoying garden views. The property features a patio and outdoor dining area, ideal for leisure activities. Modern Amenities: The cottage provides free WiFi, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee machine and microwave. Additional amenities include a PS4, TV, and free toiletries. Convenient Location: Located 7 km from Nanaimo Airport, the farm stay is near attractions such as Wildplay Element Park (14 km) and Newcastle Island Marine Park (23 km). Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for room cleanliness and bathroom comfort, The Cottage on the Farm ensures a pleasant and comfortable stay.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
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Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jessica
    Canada Canada
    Super location and relaxing atmosphere. I loved the sheep grazing right outside the window. The host was lovely and very accommodating. The goats milk was delicious! Would definitely stay again!
  • Nancy
    Canada Canada
    We had a nice quiet time at the farm which is what we wanted. Leslie and Sandy were great and of course all the dogs and farm animals were friendly, there is a slight smell from the water when u walk in first time but you dont even notice it...
  • Kevin
    US Virgin Islands US Virgin Islands
    The farm fresh eggs and goat milk were a nice touch. We loved knowing the names of the animals that were around us on the property- especially the dogs; Allen is such a good boy!!
  • Mathijs
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Great accommodation nice and clean, cutest interior we have seen.
  • Colleen
    Canada Canada
    Quiet rural area. Enjoyed all the animals especially the small black calf who liked his head rubbed. Bed was comfy, AC was a blessing during the heat wave as was the steady breeze out on the patio. Kitchen was well set up for cooking.
  • Amanda
    Canada Canada
    We loved the set up of the house. We really enjoyed spending time on the patio on the comfy furniture watching the sheep, and other animals. It was a very restful spot, very quiet. We adored the fresh eggs and goats milk that were in the fridge....
  • Kenneth
    Canada Canada
    It was just pe4f3ct for me. I'd move in permanently, if I could
  • Mark
    Canada Canada
    The patio facing the cattle and sheep paddock, frog sounds at night, very idyllic and quiet place, close to everything.
  • Vanessa
    Canada Canada
    Everything inside the cottage was so cute and very clean. We were very comfortable and enjoyed the space. Even without a “proper” kitchen we cooked great meals with the bbq, induction cook top, convection oven, and electric griddle. It was beyond...
  • Karen
    Canada Canada
    We were in Ladysmith for a wedding and it was 1 km from the venue. Waking up and seeing the animals entertained us for hours during coffee and breakfast . Leslie was amazing! Contacting them was super easy and response was very quick. Farm fresh...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Sandy and Leslie

8.4
Host review score
Sandy and Leslie
Welcome to the Cottage on the Farm! Enjoy a relaxing stay in your own stand alone, one bedroom cottage. The private cottage offers a bedroom with a queen sized bed. Living room with a pull out couch with another queen size bed. Kitchenette, complete with farmhouse sink, induction cook top, microwave/oven/air fryer all in one unit, and electric griddle. There is even in-suite laundry! The cottage is also equipped with a bathroom and private shower. There is high speed internet and a television. You will be able to stream television and movies from your devices. Apologies, no streaming subscriptions are included. That being said, there are old fashioned board games and puzzles to pass the time, should you opt to disconnect! The farm has been referred to as the jewel of Yellow Point in Ladysmtih, BC. While you relax on your private patio, you over look fields filled with cows, sheep and pigs. Why yes, they may even come up to the fence and you can pet them. Want to pet more animals, there is a petting farm less than a mile away where you can even partake in goat yoga! A few other features: Air conditioning/heat Propane fire pit Comfortable patio furniture
Mother and Daughter farming team. Sandy, mother, has been a farmer her whole life. While raising her daughters, she wrote Harlequin Romance novels and boarded horses. Now she is the old McDonnell that had a farm, with a oink, oink here, a moo moo there, and more! Leslie, daughter, sells real estate in Vancouver fulltime and divides her time on the family farm. Together this duo is unstoppable. They work on sustainable farming, food security and humane practices. All of the animals have names and purposes. They share an obsession for cooking good food.
The farm is located on Central Vancouver Island surrounded by other hobby farms and country living. The Cottage on the farm has been referred to as the jewel of Yellow Point for its breathtaking views.
Language spoken: English

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From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
Available 24 hours
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: 805902020, H543894907

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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