Cottage life is something everyone has to experience. There’s nothing quite as refreshing, rejuvenating and reinvigorating as spending some time nestled in nature. Taking time out from the noise of everyday life helps us focus on what really matters, and most importantly what doesn't. To truly enjoy cottage life it is important to know about the best cottage activities. You don’t want to show up with a swim suit and a smile and nothing else. This combo may be good for a day of entertainment, but it can wear thin – especially if you are at the cottage for a [...]

The Loughborough Inn is opening its doors on May 11th for spring cottage rentals and we couldn't be more excited. Spring is truly one of the most remarkable seasons to enjoy the outdoors – especially in Canada. Don’t get us wrong: Winter, summer and autumn are great times to be outside too and they definitely have their own beauties and virtues, but there is absolutely nothing as invigorating as the colour and renewal of spring after a few monochromatic months. Spring is a veritable buffet for the senses, with new things to see, touch, hear, smell and yes, even taste. [...]

Valentine's Day, also known as Saint Valentine's Day, is a day dedicated to all things love. While the exact origins of the day remain muddled, it is generally agreed that the day was named after a Christian saint named Valentinus who was imprisoned and executed for marrying those who were not permitted to marry under law due to religious beliefs or socio-economic standing. Today, while not many people pay heed to the day's namesake, Valentine's Day is a notorious day in most countries around the world. Love it or hate it, February 14th has become synonymous with l'amour. There are [...]

Round Log vs Square Log: What's Your Preference? There isn't just one kind of log cabin. In fact, many log cabins are totally distinct, and their nuances are largely due to the particular preferences of their builder – especially when you look back at some of the original log cabins, which date back to Roman times. Nuances aside, there are a couple structural models for log cabins and it can be tricky to understand some of the more subtle differences between them. We’re going to make it easy for you and breakdown the big distinctions. Here we’ll discuss the 2 [...]

The differences between cabins and cottages can seem a little vague - and in some cases, they are! Cabins and cottages share many of the same characteristics; namely, providing a place to get away that's in the lap of nature. This could be by a lake or the seashore or nestled in the woods. Regardless, they are a welcome place to escape. There are, however, some differences between cabins and cottages. We're here to explore the most prominent. Cottages Physical Characteristics & Locations Cottages can be made of a variety of materials, ranging from wood to brick to stone to [...]