Are you looking for an amazing place in Ontario cottage country to escape to for a romantic holiday for two with your loved one? Perhaps this is even a cottage vacation experience gift that you will be giving?

A Haliburton Cottage Rental is your answer! Look no further than Haliburton Highlands for your couples cottage holiday.

The Haliburton Highlands are a hidden gem that is only a short 2.5-hour drive from Toronto. Here you will find that it is still much less busy and crowded as compared to Muskoka. Haliburton’s pristine cottage country is the perfect place where you can recharge and reconnect with each other while immersing yourselves in the beauty of nature.

Forest bathing anyone? Perfectly located, Haliburton is just far enough away from Toronto that it is ideal even for a weekend excursion. Here, in cottage country, you can get away from all the hustle and bustle of your everyday life. 

In Haliburton's lake-filled cottage country you can have all the peace and solitude that you desire mixed in with options for exploring and adventure too. 

Choosing the Best Cottage for Your Romantic Holiday: 

• Choose a cottage that appeals to your sense of style and comfort. Do you prefer something more rustic and traditional, a bit of luxury, or an enticing mix of both? 

• A private well treed property where you will not be disturbed by the comings and goings of cottage neighbours such as H2H Kennisis Lake cottage or our smaller rustic luxury cottage on Bitter Lake

• Comfortable beds and sofas 

• The rental cottage should have lots of little cozy spaces where you can settle in for snuggling and intimate conversations such as hammocks, swinging chairs, nest-like cozy corners and decks with incredible views of the sunrise, or of starry nights that you can enjoy together. 

• A well-stocked kitchen with all the amenities you will need to prepare a great meal for two like what is offered at H2H Cottages in Haliburton

• Lots of outdoor equipment to enjoy such as kayaks, paddle boards, or even a canoe to set out for a fun adventure together 

• Look for a cottage that supplies linens and basic amenities. This will allow you to check-in and immediately settle into vacation mode. No need to unpack immediately, prepare beds etc. Simply set down your bags and pour a couple glasses of wine and head down to the dock together. 

• Choose waterfront. Even is you are not planning on swimming, there is just something so special and healing about being near a lake. The air is simply different, calming, restorative. You will feel more like you are on holiday when you are at the lake. 

Ideas for Romantic Adventures for two in Haliburton 

Haliburton Forest 

Haliburton forest is only a 10-minute drive away from Kennisis Lake and Bitter Lake cottages. There you will find so many activities that you can immerse yourselves into and reawaken that inner child. 

• Canopy Tour – Walk in the Clouds 

• Wolf center and museum 

• Hiking trails 

• Haliburton Forest Cookhouse 

• Astronomy tour 

• Winter snowmobile trails 

Kennisis Lake Marina 

Kennisis Lake marina is also only a 10-minute drive from our Kennisis Lake and Bitter Lake cottages. This marina is under new ownership and becoming the go-to destination for cottagers and tourists alike 

• Marina store has an Ice-cream bar with Kawartha Dairy Ice-cream and a coffee bar where you can order specialty coffees to enjoy 

• Pickleball courts 

• Outdoor ‘Smoke on the Water’ restaurant with picnic tables to dine at and enjoy a cool beer of cider while overlooking Kennisis Lake 

Tours and Adventures 

Halliburton is Canada’s best kept secret. There is just so much to explore in and around the Haliburton area. For the adventurous and even the more refined you will be able to find anything from Art tours to white water kayaking. Below is a short list, however your cottage host will also be able to help you to decide on some great ideas for how to make the most of seeing the Haliburton area area during your cottage getaway.

• Minden white water rafting 

• Mountain Biking 

• Fishing 

• Specialty tours 

• Power boat rentals 

• Art tours 

• Farmers markets 

• Boutique shopping 

• Antiques Market and Gluten Free Café 

• Golf at one of the many local courses 

• Mini Golf in Carnarvon 

• Visit local breweries 

• Abby gardens 

• Petting Zoo 

Dining out in Haliburton

With so many options for dining out in Haliburton you really can’t go wrong. Below are just a few ideas, your cottage host and local directories will help you to locate the perfect place. From Gluten-free cafes to International cuisine, there will be something for you in the Haliburton area.

• Rhubarb 

• Smoke on the water 

• Haliburton forest cookhouse 

• Korean food 

• Sir Sam’s

• McKecks 

What to Pack for a Cottage Holiday? 

Your cottage host will be able to help you with any questions that you might have to help you plan for your cottage vacation. We, for example are always available for questions and also have an FAQ page that our guests find helpful to know what they will need and more about the cottage and the area.

• Clothes, food and condiments, toiletries 

• Picnic food and blanket, plastic dishes, and cutlery for a picnic excursion 

• Bathing suit and sunglasses 

• Comfortable clothing in layers to adjust to warm days and cooler evenings by the campfire 

• Insect repellent and sunscreen 

• Good hiking shoes and flip flops too 

• Books and magazines to enjoy 

• Your sense of adventure 

If you are looking for a great new place to get away for a couple's holiday, then you don't need to travel too far from home. A cottage Rental such as from H2H Cottages in Haliburton is the perfect romantic getaway. Haliburton is conveniently only a short drive away from Toronto and can provide you with all the solitude and natural beauty that you are looking for your romantic getaway, and at the same time offer exhilarating adventure too!