Elegance and History at Eganridge Inn & Country Club

Strategic Insights -

Nestled in Ontario's picturesque Kawartha cottage country, the Eganridge Inn & Country Club offers a unique blend of luxury and history, set amidst a 40-hectare estate with lush green lawns and a scenic nine-hole golf course. The inn's centrepiece building, Dunsford House, is a magnificent log structure built in 1838 as the home for the Rev. James Dunsford and his family. The estate has a rich history, having undergone several transformations over the years, including a stint as a hockey camp and a stint as an inn and golf club before being purchased by John and Patty Egan in 1988.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dunsford House, the inn's centrepiece building, was built in 1838 as the home for the Rev. James Dunsford and his family.
  • The estate has a rich history, having undergone several transformations over the years, including a stint as a hockey camp and a stint as an inn and golf club.
  • The inn's gourmet dining room, located in the Dunsford barn, offers a unique blend of fine dining and scenic views.
  • The estate features five cottages, each with one or two bedrooms, built of sweet-smelling B.C. cedar and complete with names carved into the wooden walls by aspiring hockey superstars.
  • The inn's Swiss-born and Swiss-trained chef, Alfred Keller, provides memorable creations, including a mouth-watering crame brule and a chocolate mousse pate.
  • The inn features a range of activities, including golf, tennis, swimming, and horseback riding, as well as a short drive to the nearby Kawartha Summer Festival Theatre and the Kawartha Settlers' Village.

Statistics:

  • 40 hectares of land at the Eganridge Inn & Country Club.
  • 115 km northeast of Toronto.
  • 6 km west of Bobcaygeon and 13 km east of Fenelon Falls.
  • 35 rooms, including 6 bedrooms in Dunsford House and 5 cottages.
  • Rates range from $120 to $160 per night, depending on the season and accommodation type.
  • Continental breakfast is included in the room price.
  • Golf is the main on-site activity, but guests can also play tennis, swim, or take a stroll on the lawns.

Sources:

  • The Eganridge Inn & Country Club brochure.
  • The Kawartha Settlers' Village website.
  • Ontario Tourism's website.
  • "The Eganridge Inn & Country Club" article by Douglas McArthur.