 Hot tub & salt water pool - 2/40  Propane fire table in the lounge - 3/40  Dining room always set for guest check ins. Private chef from $38/person 3 course meals - 4/40  Living room with natural gas fireplace - 5/40  One of 2 docks at sunset. This dock is now longer & wider. New photos coming soon - 6/40  Master bedroom with ensuite off pool - 7/40  River facing King bedroom with walk in closet & drawers - 8/40  River facing king bedroom with walk in closet, make up table/ desk & dresser - 9/40  3rd floor Parent's suite has king bed, trundle bed, 3 closets, dresser & 2 south facing windows - 10/40  3rd floor twin beds with wrap around desk, library, & closet - 11/40  3rd floor trundle bed with black out blinds. Games & toys closet - 12/40  East facing front patio with adirondaks & dining table for 5 - 13/40  pool patio off the masterbedroom - 14/40  firepit & backyard - 15/40  the Manor is on a private lane fronting the Mississippi River - 16/40  Seating area on 2nd floor - 17/40  Hire our private chef. 3 course meals from $38/person - 18/40  2nd floor main bathroom with shower/ tub combo - 19/40  2nd floor ensuite bathroom with washer/ dryer - 20/40  bathroom 3rd floor - 21/40  Main floor flamingo half bathroom - 22/40  our view of the Mississippi River from the dock & front patio facing East. Great fishing! - 23/40  Private dock on the Mississippi - 24/40  Christmas table setting in the formal dining room. Optional private chef from $38/pp order ahead. - 25/40  Close to Evermore, Stonefields, HerbGarden, TheBarn, The Grand, Aquatopia, Schoolhouse, Golf Courses - 26/40  Stay the night & enjoy a Festive Christmas dinner for up to 10 guests for $1295... extra guests $70/ - 27/40  $5 bike rentals in Almonte & Carleton Place, walking tours, culinary tours, golf all close by - 28/40  Sunset on the Mississippi River in front of the Manor - 29/40  Dining room table seats up to 14. Private chef services from $38/pp served buffet style - 30/40  3 floors of living space. I have an online virtual walkthrough tour that I can send you as well. - 31/40  We love taking Family Photos on the front patio. It makes a great family memory! - 32/40  Off Season Bridal Suite Family Accommodation Special - 33/40  Meals served in chaffing dishes in the dining room: Prime Rib $68/ person; turkey $38/ person; - 34/40  Meals served in chaffing dishes in the dining room: Prime Rib $65/ person; turkey $38/ person; - 35/40  High Tea served in the dining room or by the pool from $40/ per person by cordon blue chef, Tamara - 36/40  "Hallmark Movie Set" from Nov 14th to Jan 9th The Magic of Christmas - 37/40  Winter's evening at the Manor photo taken across the river - 38/40  Heated salt water pool & hot tub - 40/40 $750 - $1495 / night | CONTACT OWNER |
 | 20% OFF REMAINING FALL DATES 2 weekends left Sept 22nd & Oct 20th 20% off. Hot tub, optional private chef, 6 bedroom manor near the tourist town Almonte. Midweek $900/night/ 8 |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 12 |
 | 5 Bedrooms |
 | 4 Bathrooms |
 | Pets allowed
with
restrictions |
 | Smoking
not allowed |
 | Fireplace |
 | Internet |
 | Hot Tub |
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WELCOME TO THE OLD MILL MANOR Est. 2015 in the Hallmark film town of Almonte 35 minutes west of Ottawa Private Resort for up to 12 overnight guests 5 large bedrooms plus a child's playroom ONLINE WALKTHROUGH TOUR: https:/ /my.matterport.com/show/?m=YpzqA3EXfTo
Salt water pool open from April to as late as October (weather permitting)
Hot tub is open all year round
Enjoy cold pool dips in the spring & fall & warm up in the hot tub
Fire pit & docks. Fish, kayak, canoe & stand up paddleboards
OPTIONAL PRIVATE CHEF
3 course meals from $38/person. BYOB
Choices:
Caesar or house salad; Seasonal vegetables; choice of roasted herb, mashed or stuffed potato
Dessert: hot apple cobbler or pie with ice cream & coffee/ tea
Meal choices:
1) Turkey dinner with stuffing, gravy & cranberry sauce $38/ person
2) Prosciutto wrapped chicken stuffed with spinach or ham & local jalepeno or cranberry cream cheese $42/ person Bacon Wrapped Filet Minion $62/pp (4 ounce steak) $68/person (6 ounce steak)
4) Prime Rib $68/pp
5) Add: fried mushrooms, $6; lobster tail, $15; fried onion $5
5) High Tea by Cordon blue chef $45/person
PERSONAL CONCIERGE
can assist you with restaurant suggestions, private local tours, local attractions & golf
THE GROUNDS
1 acre of private grounds on the river.
Front Patio: Adirondacks & 6 seater patio table facing the river
Front yard: 2 kayaks, canoe, 2 SUPS, 2 docks, fishing rods, 5 bikes, hammocks & chairs.
Backyard: Heated salt water pool, hot tub, BBQ, 8 loungers, 2 dining tables, enclosed canopy & lounge area
Backyard right side: Firepit with lots of seating overlooking Appleton Bay
We're on the Centennial Hike & Bike Trail. Borrow one of our 4 bikes & go to town
$5 bike rentals at the Tourism Offices in Carleton Place
WALK TO:
The Mississippi Golf Club, Restaurant & Bar & SAJE SPA
SMALL WEDDING PACKAGES "We felt like Royalty!" Sept. 2019 BRIDE, Kaitlyn MG
Get ready here & get married at a nearby Hallmark film site
8 MINUTE DRIVE to Carleton Place & Almonte
Both towns are popular Hallmark filming locations with Hospitals & ERs, groceries, beer, LCBO, great restaurants, breweries, coffee shops & walking trails.
CARLETON PLACE
Enjoy the Labyrinth walk & find treasures in one of our many second hand & antique stores. Antique car night every Wednesday in the summer @The Independent Grocer
ALMONTE
Rated top 10 tourist towns in Canada by TripAdvisor. Tours: Hummingbird Chocolate or Vodkow in Almonte. Near HFT Donuts, Equator Coffee & The Almonte Butcher Shop. Rent a bike ($5) in Carleton Place at the Tourism Office. Enjoy great restaurants in the scenic small towns where Hallmark films.
The Old Mill Manor History
Built in 1842 by the TESKEY Family who immigrated from County Cork, Ireland as part of the Peter Robinson settlers. They were an Industrious family who built a saw mill, grist mill & woolen mill & later sold to the COLLIE family who built a multi million dollar textile trade. In the 1980s, the Canadian textile market was outsourced internationally & the Manor became bankrupt because it was deeded to the textile mill. In the 90s it reopened as the Appletree Bed & Breakfast.
In 2012, Julie & Gary purchased the home & created a private in law suite so they could rent part of the manor for income. Each suite at the manor has it's own private yard & entrance so it's always been a pleasure to welcome guests. The advantage of us living onsite is that we can quickly assist you with questions & solve problems & cater your meals. On your arrival, Gary greets you at the door & gives you a tour. It doesn't matter if you arrive early or late, we will be here.
Gary maintains the manor & the grounds full time. He's also a professionally trained cook who use to manage the KEG Restaurant for 14 years. Gary specializes in meat (roasts & turkeys) & he can cook your group a meal served buffet style in the formal dining room. We also have wonderful restaurants who will deliver to the manor. See our contract for a list of food options.
Julie handles all the booking inquiries. She can set you up on a local food tour or make your surprise party extra special.
GUEST COMMENTS
"Exceeded Expectations!" Monica & Victor, Aug. 2017
"A Birder's Paradise" Flo Hayes Oct. 2018
"Awesome Cottage Mansion" Sam age 10 Aug. 2018
"Everything is available... croquette, badminton, pool, hot tub, fishing equipment, kayaks, wetsuits, firewood" Jesper Sept 2018
Joan M Nov. 2018
"Excellent! As beautiful as advertised & the hosts were wonderfully accommodating & easily accessible"
FALL BRIDE, Kaitlyn G, 2019
The Old Mill is absolutely perfect. I stayed here the night before and the night of my wedding. I felt like a princess. The entire house is just beautiful, down to all the little details. I spent the night before the wedding relaxing in the hot tub and sitting with my family around the fire. The owners had set the formal dining table for us and we felt like royalty. The house is huge and had space for my bridal party and family. I had my makeup artist and hair stylist there the day of the wedding. They had so many options for places to set up. For getting ready photos, this is the perfect atmosphere. Huge windows, gorgeous furniture. Everything you could need. I cannot say enough good things about the Old Mill and the owners. They have done a wonderful job making this a dream place to stay. My now husband and I are so excited to come back in the future!
Aug. 2018, Sarah R.
Idea spot for a vacation with the outlaws. Plenty of rooms to accommodate 9 adults and a dog. 2 kayaks and a canoe were supplied in front of the manor on the Mississippi River. The salt water pool and hot tub were used daily & enjoyed immensely. The two small towns nearby (5 minute drive) were very close for groceries & eating out. Plenty of different types of restaurants to choose!
June 2015, Sandy S.
Very beautiful, spacious & quaint house filled with all the essentials needed!! For 11 ladies we didn't have to fight for a bathroom!! Spa like atmosphere & very welcoming. The fine details were very much appreciated. It was so nice to have many awesome places to sit and relax. Thank you for having a lot of things set up for us including firewood!! Totally a place we would recommend.
Thanksgiving Family Reunion Oct. 2018, Lynn Chang
Plenty of room for 11 of us. Thoughtful hosts catered our tasty turkey dinner & also set up fishing rods for the kids (my son caught one!). A bit cold for kayaking but the watercraft looked tempting! Nice bike ride to Carleton Place along fun and easy path, part of it freshly paved.
A BIRDER'S PARADISE, Flo Hayes, 2015
The Usual Birds: cardinals, chickadees, blue jays, juncos and redpolls (winter), house finches, mourning doves, hairy and downy woodpeckers, crows and ravens, but not so many blackbirds and no pigeons or house sparrows!
We were happy to observe less frequent city residents such as Orioles, warblers, wrens, purple finches, nuthatches, flycatchers, a great variety of the smaller sparrows (white throated, white crowned, song, chipping and on), pine siskins, catbirds, flickers, pileated woodpeckers, and so many hummingbirds. Occasionally a wild turkey or two would wander close. And over two winters there were snowy owls in the area.
Occasional visits from: indigo buntings, rose breasted grosbeaks, Carolina wrens.
Water bird visitors: Kingfishers, osprey and great blue herons found good fishing, and for a few weeks we had a large flock of the smaller green herons. There were the usual mallards, Canada geese, seagulls, but ducks I had never seen before, including golden eye and the beautiful wood ducks (some nesting in trees along the lane). Were delighted by occasional loons and heard their haunting cry, especially in the night, along with unseen owls and night herons.
ONLINE WALKTHROUGH TOUR: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=YpzqA3EXfTo
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AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 5 bedrooms : - 6 single beds - 4 King beds - Crib | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | Telephone (Free calls Canada/USA) | | | General | | | | Entertainment | | | | Outdoors Features | | |
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2 kayaks, canoe, life jackets, docks, fishing rods, 5 bikes, BBQ, hot tub & heated salt water pool & toys, badminton & croquet sets, hammock, firepit, Bell Fibe Internet & TV. Walk to: Mississippi Golf Club & Restaurant/ Bar, Centennial Hike & Bike Trail & Aveda Spa. 7 minute drive to Almonte & Carleton Place where Hallmark films. Tourism office rents $5 bikes & snow shoes. Great trails! 8 minutes away: Hospitals, grocery, fast food, LCBO, beer, coffee in CP & Almonte. 45 minutes to Ottawa. + VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE | Other Town/Lake/Area: | Carleton Place/ Almonte/ Kanata/Ottawa/Stittsville |
Note: Located in the quiet Village of Appleton on the Mississippi River. The Old Mill Manor is accessible from a private lane on the Mississippi River. We have 150 feet of private waterfront close to a Hydro Dam. We have 2 private docks for kayaking, swimming & fishing. The town's public diving rock dock is directly across from our dock. The locals fish & swim here. AVAILABILITYLast update: September 26, 2023 |
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RATES | BASE RATE Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $50 per night per additional person. | $750 | - | $1700 | $5450 | - | - | 2 Nights | FABULOUS FALL Sep 11, 2023 - Nov 12, 2023 Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $50 per night per additional person. | $900 | - | $2200 | $5400 | $19500 | - | 2 Nights | THANKSGIVING WEEKEND 3 NIGHTS 2023 Oct 06, 2023 - Oct 09, 2023 Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $50 per night per additional person. | - | - | - | - | - | $3300 | 3 Nights | HALLMARK CHRISTMAS MOVIE SET Nov 15, 2023 - Jan 09, 2024 Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $50 per night per additional person. | $800 | - | $1800 | $6200 | $20000 | - | 2 Nights | CHRISTMAS EVE, DAY & BOXING (3 NIGHTS) Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 26, 2023 Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $50 per night per additional person. | - | - | - | - | - | $3600 | 2 Nights | NYE 3 NIGHT GETAWAY INTO 2024 Dec 30, 2023 - Jan 02, 2024 Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $50 per night per additional person. | - | - | - | - | - | $3300 | 3 Nights | WINTER 2024 Jan 09, 2024 - Apr 28, 2024 Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $50 per night per additional person. | $750 | $900 | $1800 | $5550 | $24750 | - | 2 Nights | GOOD FRIDAY TO EASTER MONDAY -3 NIGHTS Mar 29, 2024 - Apr 01, 2024 Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $50 per night per additional person. | - | - | - | - | - | $2400 | 3 Nights | EARLY SUMMER May 17, 2024 - Jun 16, 2024 Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $50 per night per additional person. | $1200 | $1495 | $1350 | $9490 | $42250 | - | 2 Nights | CANADA DAY WEEKEND Jun 29, 2024 - Jul 02, 2024 Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $50 per night per additional person. | - | - | - | - | - | $4800 | 3 Nights | LABOR DAY LONG WEEKEND (3 NIGHTS) Aug 30, 2024 - Sep 02, 2024 Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $50 per night per additional person. | - | - | - | - | - | $3895 | 3 Nights | FABULOUS FALL 2024 Sep 06, 2024 - Nov 11, 2024 Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $50 per night per additional person. | $995 | $1148 | $2295 | $6995 | $26950 | - | 2 Nights | 2024 THANKSGIVING WEEKEND Oct 11, 2024 - Oct 14, 2024 Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $50 per night per additional person. | - | - | - | - | - | $3800 | 3 Nights | HALLMARK MOVIE CHRISTMAS SET Nov 15, 2024 - Jan 09, 2025 Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $50 per night per additional person. | $900 | - | $900 | $6000 | - | - | - | CHRISTMAS EVE, DAY & BOXINGDAY (3NIGHTS) Dec 24, 2024 - Dec 27, 2024 Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $50 per night per additional person. | - | - | - | - | - | $3600 | 3 Nights | NEW YEAR'S EVE 3 NIGHT GETAWAY INTO 2025 Dec 31, 2024 - Jan 03, 2025 Rates are based on up to 8 persons. Add $50 per night per additional person. | - | - | - | - | - | $3400 | 3 Nights |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 03:00 PM | | Check-out before | 11:00 AM | | Tax Rate | 13% | | Booking Deposit | 50% due at time of booking (The balance is due 60 days before arrival) | | Accepted Payments | Cash, Check, Interac e-Transfer, Visa, MasterCard | | Cancellation Policy | Strict | | Cottage Rules | View | Fees- Cleaning fee : $250.00
- Pet fee : $50.00
- Extra person/ night after 8 people : $50.00
- Pet fee/ night : $50.00
- Natural gas pool heat/ day : $30.00
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NOTES Pricing is based on 8 people (children under 2 years old don't count) Nightly rentals: Extra person fee is $35 per person per night Weekly rentals: Extra person fee is $245 per person per week Weekly Pet fee is $300 per pet EXTRAS TO ADD TO YOUR STAY: Mississippi Mermaid Visit $150 (Great for children's parties) 3 hour carriage ride (holds 6) pulled by 2 horses, $500, Horses & Carriage pick you up at your door 45 minute carriage ride in a forest with bon fire & hot cocoa, $200, 35 minute drive to the livery. Rock N Horse Farm Tour & Sleigh Rides $5/ person. Contact Farmer Arlee Sheets on Rae Road. 15 minute drive www.TheGoodFoodTour.com hosted by Cathy Reside. 3 hour food tours in Almonte & CP. Highly rated on TripAdvisor. $5 Bike Rentals in Carleton Place & Almonte. Ride the Centennial Trail from Appleton to Almonte to Carleton Place $5 Snow Shoe Rentals in Carleton Place. Discover CP by Murder Mystery Night, The reading of a Will $75/ person minimum 9 people needed to play. High Tea, $200/ 8 people. Turkey Dinner Feast, $275/ 8 people. Bring your own wine REVIEWS | | Elena |  |
| We came to villa from UK, Switzerland and Canada!!! All family 12 people including 2 children. We had fantastic Holiday !! Julie and Gary are excellent hosts!! Surending of nature, facilities and sport equipment are wonderful!!! We defenetly come again!!! Thank you very much!
Stayed: July 2023 Submitted: Aug 30, 2023
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| We stayed at the Old Mill Manor Feb 2021 and again in Feb 2022 and on both occasions had such an amazing time! We were celebrating my 31st & 32'nd birthday with a Murder Mystery game and the old mill manor was the perfect setting!
Gary and Julie are amazing hosts, they were always very responsive, made us feel very comfortable and it really shows how much work they put in to make their guests stays incredible. The house is beautiful, exactly like the pictures! We arrived to a fireplace going, the dining room set beautifully and a lovely bottle of champagne. The whole experience was really fantastic and the hosts really go above and beyond.
The rooms were decorated very nicely with lots of space to get ready. The beds were very comfortable. The bathrooms were also very well equipped.
We also had our dog with us. It's always challenging to find dog friendly accommodations so that was definitely a plus. The yard was fully fenced as well.
We were very sad to leave when the weekend came to an end and have been chatting about coming back asap ever since. I'm sure I'll be celebrating my 33rd birthday there as well!
Thanks so much Gary and Julie, I really had a memorable Birthday x2!!
Stayed: February 2022 Submitted: Feb 28, 2022
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| Absolutely amazing property! We were 3 families and truly we 100% enjoyed our stay at the Old Mill Manor. House is spectacular, with so much character. Lots of space to feel like you are on a private vacay even when with big group of people.
We cooked at the property and there wasn't one thing that was missing in the kitchen. Pool is amazing, river is beutiful and neighbourhood is nice and quiet.
Owners were great and very helpful. They gave us all the privacy we needed!
Stayed: July 2020 Submitted: Jul 13, 2020
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| The manor is beautiful! Impeccably kept, and lots to do! The owners were committed to ensuring we had the best stay- providing little extras that made our stay memorable.
Stayed: July 2020 Submitted: Jul 08, 2020
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| Dear Julie
Thank you and Gary for making our stay a beautiful one. The house was so clean and spacious and the pool and hot tub really made our holiday just perfect. Loved that the kids were able to fish and also canoe along the river. We did not do much sight-seeing as we just wanted to languish in the pool and hot tub. We appreciate the amenities and your assistance while there. We will always remember our holiday at Old Mill Manor during the pandemic.
Stayed: June 2020 Submitted: Jul 08, 2020
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$750 - $1495 / night $900 - $2295 / weekend $5400 - $9490 / week $19500 - $42250 / month JULIE ODIN Member since April 2015 Speaks: French, English Response Rate: 100% |
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