Luxury getaways to the ocean's edge
In full disclosure, this gorgeous photo wasn’t taken at the cottages! But if you do join us this winter, rest assured that you won’t be chopping your own wood! We have two great specials on all winter long, and they both include firewood and all you need for a cozy weekend getaway. Wasn’t that New Year’s resolution about taking better care of your self and your family …. ?
Thanks to our good friend Bud Vincent, for capturing this beautiful scene, and sharing the photo with us.
We’re happy to announce that our Whiteway cottages are going to be open all winter long, even The Cranberry! And we’re soon going to be unveiling some specials that will make your stay just a little bit warmer, so please stay tuned. So many tourism operators in Newfoundland shut down over the winter, so we’re happy to provide getaway space for anyone who loves to be right on the water’s edge, no matter what time of year it is. Given the number of trails around us, it’s a great time for snowshoeing, skiddoing, or taking your dogs on some enthusiastic walks!
Back doorstep that is! And we wouldn’t have it any other way. We’ve had some high winds lately, tossing the ocean to and fro. The water is a beautiful deep blue, and the caps are pure white. A lovely scene! Sadly, despite the amazing weather outside, The Berry has been a little under the weather herself. We hope she recoups so we can enjoy the weekend. And we hope you have a great weekend, too!
When we say we have lots on the go, we mean it! Lately we’ve been working on the Cranberry, a cottage at our Whiteway location, and the construction is coming along swimmingly. The men started by taking off the roof to begin major renovation as we turn the Cranberry into our ‘honeymoon’ cottage. It will have a second floor, with an A0frame pointing out the bay. The second floor will be an all glass front with a tub looking out the bay. We’ll have skylights to capture the storms and a fire place to give you the warmth.
So, it might not look the prettiest yet, but trust us – it’ll be worth it!
We think (naturally!) that a stay at our cottages makes a great holiday experience. We’ve got everything you need to relax and catch your breath during the busy season, and you can even cut down your own tree here! That’s why we’re offering a holiday Buy One Night, Get One Night Free special, good for all new bookings until January 4, 2014. You have to make your reservation by Dec.4, though, so don’t wait! For more details, please see here. And if you’d like to be the first to hear about promotions like this in the future, be sure to sign up for our mailing list. Hope to see you soon!
Also, to get in some extra relaxation, remember that we’re a five minute drive from The Doctor’s House, where we’re recently extended our spa packages until June 15, 2014.
Thanks to our new friend, Newfoundland artist Leonard Howlett, for the great photo, showing how beautiful and fun an evening in Heart’s Delight can be, any time of the year!
If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t have believed it! Turns out New Melbourne, less than hour away from the cottages, is the surfing capital of Atlantic Canada. Now, you may remember that Joe Friday and I boldly took to the seas last winter (don’t forget, there’s video!), but this is just a little more professional!
When we got there, we were amazed to see someone surfing in Newfoundland in November. But there he was, in all his glory, riding some the nicest waves I have seen – and I have travelled up the down the east and west coast of North America and been to many beaches all over the world. Little did I know we had some of the best in our backyard? Wow!
Finally, thanks to Alan for the pictures. If you remember yesterday’s post, he was brought to Ocean Delight as a surprise. And finally, I’ll be posting about this more soon, but a big thank you to all who voted for me for the TopBlog award – I made it to the final round, and am a bit embarrassed to have to ask you to vote again! Thankfully, it’s easy – no log-in or registration needed. Just head to this link, find the category on the bottom left called Best Professional or Business Blog, and vote for humble little Jerry by the Sea! Thank you!