Luxury Custom Cottage Builder in Dufferin, Ontario

office locations

Lindsay Office
17 William Street N.
Lindsay, ON K9V 3Z9

Huntsville Office
1 Crescent Road, Box 14,
Huntsville, ON P1H 1Z6

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Luxury Cottages
For The Perfect
Family Getaway

Custom & Luxury Cottages in Dufferin

Are you ready to bring your family’s vision for a
cottage in Dufferin to life with a
builder you can trust?

At Gilbert + Burke, our expert team designs and builds your dream custom cottage
that perfectly fits your family’s goals and helps build your family’s legacy.

For over 20 years, we have created stunning, unique cottages throughout Dufferin
and greater Ontario, helping each one of our clients experience a truly exceptional lifestyle space for
their family.

kitchen
Create memories with family and friends
Have space to rest and relax
Enjoy an escape with nature
Disconnect from the daily grind
Add to your family’s legacy

What Makes Gilbert + Burke Different?

We believe everyone building a custom luxury cottage or home deserves a builder whose process and experience delivers the exact design your family wants and helps build your family’s legacy.

That’s why we make sure every client experiences…

  • Exceptional communication
  • Expert interior & exterior design
  • Transparency in every step
  • 20+ years of custom building expertise

And all backed with the Gilbert + Burke brand and reputation

what makes different

We contracted the services of Gilbert & Burke Design and Build to renovate our existing cottage and then add on a major addition. The quality of the work was exceptional. Close attention was paid to details and they were proactive in identifying design options that saved time and money. G + B has a very creative, well seasoned and experienced team and provided all round great customer service. They were always responsive to our questions and very proactive in solving all construction issues.  We are extremely pleased with the end result.

B.W. and S.W.
Tiny, ON

We have been working with Gilbert + Burke over the last 3 years on the design and construction of our new home on Lake Simcoe. I think one of the most remarkable things is that as the project draws to a close, we will be sorry to say goodbye to the Team. We have very much enjoyed working with this team, even when the inevitable bumps in the road happened. We have never doubted that they had our best interest at heart, and knew they were working to give us the very best home they could within the budget. We love our new home and we have lots of good memories of working through the project. Thank you Gilbert + Burke for making our family dream a reality.

N.V.
Lake Simcoe

Over the past few years I have had the pleasure of working alongside Gilbert + Burke on various projects. Gilbert + Burke's team is truly professional from the bid stage, down to the final completion. Questions are answered promptly, coordination between trades is spot on , communication through out the project is excellent, and the staff is always very friendly and happy to help however they may be needed.

S.B.
Loretto, ON

The Gilbert + Burke is a team of truly talented individuals committed to the project for close to a full year. We encountered crumbling lathe and plaster, a bat colony in the attic and a tow-foot-high crawl space under the house. With each setback, Gilbert + Burke dug in their heels and found often ingenious solutions that spoke to their decades of experience and depth of character. The challenges were many but we really felt that Gilbert + Burke were as truly invested in our project as we were.

M.R.
Baltimore, ON

Gilbert and Burke completed our cottage on Peninsula Lake in Huntsville in 2019. Their team lead by Brian Gilbert was outstanding. From permits to finishing touches, we were guided throughout the process. Our site super intendant took every detail of the cottage personally and was as proud of the results as we were. Their design team took great care to ensure that the cottage match our personalities and goals. Nothing was ever “cookie cutter”. Everything was designed to our thoughts and dreams. The team was flexible and communicated very effectively throughout the build. We do not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking to build, renovate or fix.

B.J. and D.J.
Peninsula Lake

Having worked with Gilbert + Burke in the past, we knew that there was nobody else that we trusted in completing our dream. On this project, we tasked them with a tight deadline for completion and even with some setbacks in permits, they were able to deliver. Everybody that was associated with this project was so professional and committed to the end goal. The final result was more than a kitchen or a place to retire, but a warm and inviting place for friends and family to gather for many years to come.

A.W. and S.W.
Sturgeon Lake, ON

Gilbert + Burke have a professional approach through the entire project process from the first client meeting, to the preparation of a project budget, to establishing a build time-frame, and most importantly their commitment to organization and client communication, made all aspects of the build and enjoyable and rewarding experience. From the start through construction completion, delivery and deficiency resolution, Gilbert + Burke have proven that they are the ones who deliver your dream on time and on budget.

D.G.
Balsam Lake

We really appreciated the prompt, friendly service. Brian Gilbert is an excellent representative and his integrity to get the job done at the cost and time projected is of great value. It was a pleasure doing business with Gilbert + Burke and I would highly recommend them to others.

M.L.M.
Midhurst, ON

I have built three houses in the past and have worked with many contractors and sub contractors and this was the first time ever that I had one show up on time, do quality work, and within estimate. 3 out of 3, in my opinion.

D.M.

Wonderful to work with. It was a pleasure to have them in our home and we are very pleased with the results. Looking forward to working with Gilbert + Burke in the future

N.A.

My family and I are very pleased with the completed project on my house! It looks great! Just what it needed!

B.M.
Bobcaygeon, ON

What a great team at Gilbert + Burke! They took our vision and transformed it into reality. We love our new space.

J.D.
Haliburton, ON

The entire Gilbert + Burke team was a pleasure to work with. They were experienced, competent, and exceptionally organized.

P.J.
Etobicoke

Working with Gilbert + Burke was a pleasure. Their workmanship and thoughtfulness throughout the project was amazing.

Y.K.
Cannington, ON
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Your Custom Cottage Builder In Dufferin, Canada

Whether it’s a rustic design with natural elements or a more contemporary look with clean lines and large windows, our team is here to help you achieve the cottage you envisioned.

We are committed to open communication, quality craftsmanship, unmatched customer service, and eco-friendly design.

From conception to completion, our seasoned team of designers and homebuilders will be with you every step of the way.

Longing for a place to call your own, reconnect with loved ones, build memories and leave behind something meaningful for your family?

Gilbert + Burke has been making memories in Toronto for over twenty years. They work with families to design cottages that are not only beautiful, but fits what your lifestyle needs so you can relax and enjoy life at its fullest!

We know that finding a trustworthy contractor is essential for any job well done. We’re committed to exceptional communication with our clients and transparency in every step of the process, which means you can count on us when it comes time make your custom luxury cottage or home completion dream come true!

As a builder in Dufferin County, we’re proud to help you create your dream home!

Dufferin County is located in Central Ontario, Canada. The county seat is Orangeville, and the current Warden is Wade Mills. Dufferin covers an area of 1,486.31 square kilometres, and its population was 61,735 at the time of the 2016 Census.

Dufferin County has many fun attractions, including:

  1. Mono Cliffs Provincial Park
  2. CN Tower
  3. Casa Loma
  4. Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve
  5. University of Toronto – St. George Campus
  6. Royal Ontario Museum
  7. Boyne Valley Provincial Park
  8. Toronto Islands
  9. Yonge Street
  10. Island Lake Conservation Area

According to Wikipedia,

Dufferin was originally organized as the “Provisional County of Dufferin”, with preparatory work authorized by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 1875 and the actual formation taking effect in 1881, being created from parts of the counties of Grey and Simcoe, on the north and east, and from the County of Wellington on the south and west.

We service all postal codes for the Dufferin County, including L9V, L9W, L0N.

Dufferin County is part of two Ontario travel regions. Headwaters Tourism Association represents the county and the adjacent municipalities of Caledon and Erin, while Central Counties of Ontario combines the Headwaters area and a larger adjacent region.

Enjoy the summers by cooling off with the water and bask in the autumn colours with your Dufferin County cottage.

Why wait? Start your conversation with us today and we can make a home that will be loved for years to come!

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Custom Cottage FAQ’s

What is meant by a “Custom Luxury Cottage”?

A custom cottage is very similar to a custom home – both refer to having a beautiful custom place for you and your family. Each has it’s own unique qualities, but the main difference is a home is the primary residence, and a cottage is your vacation property.

Are custom cottages cheaper than building my own house?

No, unless you build a smaller custom cottage. Because a cottage takes the traditional things a home does (foundation, walls, plumbing, design, etc), the average cottage costs the same as a home.

What are some typical features of a custom cottage?

“Typical” features are the usual bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen… but they can be fairly luxurious or high end. Some more unique features would be a wine fridge or wine cellar, waterfall bathroom fixtures, theatre room, sauna, etc. And if you are on the lake, don’t forget to include a custom boathouse or other water features!

Can a custom cottage be used as primary housing in Dufferin?

Yes, as long as it is insulated well enough to withstand the winter and has adequate heat to live in and keep all water lines from freezing.

How much can I customize a cottage with Gilbert + Burke?

It usually depends on the complexity of the design and the size of the build, but from start of design, through project development, to completed construction in typically 12-18 months.

What other areas do you serve?

We build custom cottages throughout Ontario and the greater Toronto region. Please visit our Locations Page or Contact Us to see if we serve your area!

Locations we serve include:

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