Overnight Stay · Couples, solo travellers, families · 4 min read
How to Plan an Overnight Cabin Stay at Fernwood Hills
What to expect, what to bring, and how to make the most of 1–3 nights in one of Fernwood's four spaces. A practical first-timer's guide.
The four spaces
2 guests
Adler Cabin
Hot tub, most secluded, forest-facing
Couples wanting maximum privacy
2 guests
Bracken Cabin
Forest setting, natural sound, nature focus
Couples and nature-oriented travellers
Up to 4 guests
Farmhouse
Full kitchen, fireplace, deck, original 1960s character
Groups of 3–4, families, creative stays
2 guests
Studio Loft
Open loft layout, north skylights, unique aesthetic
Photographers, artists, creative travellers
- Check-in
- 4 pm
- Checkout
- 11 am
- Price from
- $145 / night
- Max stay
- 3 nights
- Food
- Self-catered (Manna by request)
- Distance
- 10 min from London, ON
Choose the right cabin
Adler is the most secluded — private hot tub, no neighbours in sight, fully forested. Bracken is nearby Adler but has a slightly more open feel with more natural sound. The Farmhouse is the original 1960s property house — it's the most spacious, with a full kitchen, fireplace, and covered deck, and sleeps up to 4. The Studio Loft is an open creative space above the Farmhouse — architecturally interesting, best for 2.
Pack for the stay
Linens, towels, and kitchen basics are provided (coffee, tea, salt, cooking oil). Bring: all your own food and drinks (full grocery run recommended — there's no restaurant on site), personal toiletries, outdoor footwear for forest trails, and downloaded content if you need entertainment offline. In shoulder season (May, October, early November), pack a warm layer — forest mornings run noticeably cooler than the city.
Know what a day here looks like
There's no schedule. Check-in is 4 pm; checkout is 11 am. The 40 acres of forest, marked trails, ponds, and meadow clearing are yours during your stay. Fire pit access is by arrangement. There's no restaurant, no activities programme, no organised anything. That's the point. Most guests bring food, cook in the cabin, walk the forest, sit by the fire, and do very little else. That's what a Fernwood stay looks like.
Understand what's included
Included: linens, towels, kitchen basics, WiFi, parking. Not included: food, drinks, toiletries, entertainment beyond WiFi. No cable TV, no gym, no pool, no spa. If you want a special meal, Manna can be arranged by request — discuss this when you book. The expectation is that you self-cater, as you would at a well-equipped holiday rental.
Plan your length of stay
One or two nights is the most common. The maximum is 3 nights (4 in rare cases). This is an intentional limit — the spaces are designed for short restorative stays, not for month-long residencies. Most guests find 2 nights is the right amount: enough to actually settle in, not so long you run out of things to not do.
Common questions
- Which cabin should I book?
- Adler: private hot tub, maximum seclusion. Bracken: forest setting, natural sound. Farmhouse: 3–4 guests, full kitchen, fireplace. Studio Loft: architecturally interesting, 2 guests, creative aesthetic.
- Is food included? Is there a restaurant?
- No restaurant, no meals included. All spaces have full kitchens — bring your own groceries. Manna can be arranged by request for a special meal.
- Are dogs allowed?
- In designated spaces, yes — confirm at booking. Forest trails are ideal for dogs. Pet fee applies.
- WiFi? Cell service?
- WiFi in all spaces. Cell service limited — 1–2 bars Rogers/Bell, often less elsewhere. Download content before arrival.
- Maximum stay length?
- 3 nights. Intentional — Fernwood is designed for short, restorative stays.
- Check-in and checkout times?
- Check-in 4 pm, checkout 11 am. Early/late may be available on request.
- How far from London, Ontario?
- 10 minutes from London's west end. 2 hours from Toronto. 45 minutes from Kitchener-Waterloo.
Check availability
Fernwood replies the same day. Weekend dates in spring and fall book ahead.