Are you ready to bring your family’s vision for a
cottage in Haliburton 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 Haliburton
and greater Ontario, helping each one of our clients experience a truly exceptional lifestyle space for
their family.
Your Dream Cottage In Haliburton Doesn’t
Need To Be Complicated
We know that building anything can be stressful. That’s why our design process is set up to be as stress-free as possible.
We align your vision with practical designs to ensure every detail meets your desires.
Our team creates concept art and blueprints to give you a visual representation of your luxury cottage.
We guide you through selecting high-end finishes for aesthetics and utility.
Our construction process is planned with precision and performed by exceptional custom builders.
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
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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.
Imagine a space that is both comfortable and inspiring, where you can create memories with your loved ones.
For twenty years, Gilbert and Burke have been hard at work in the great county of Haliburton. They’ve helped families find beautiful cottages they can call their own where everyone will feel comfortable relaxing after a long day’s worth of fun!
The contractor you hire should have the skills, tools, and resources to do good work. Unfortunately, finding one like this isn’t always easy to do.
Gilbert + Burke shows its commitment to exceptional client service by providing a transparent process for all clients.
Our custom luxury cottages are a labour of love, and our team of experts takes pride in making sure each one meets your high standards.
As a builder in Haliburton, we’re excited to help you bring your vision for the perfect cottage into reality!
Haliburton County is one of the higher points on the Canadian Shield and is known for its beauty and over 500 lakes. Ten percent of the county is located within Algonquin Park.
There is so much to experience, explore and try in Haliburton County (or Haliburton Highlands)! Each Township offers a variety of recreation programs and services (community centres, trails, beaches etc.) for their communities:
- Township of Algonquin Highlands
- Municipality of Dysart et al
- Municipality of Highlands East
- Township of Minden Hills
Haliburton County is dubbed the “Haliburton Highlands”. The Haliburton Highlands region is also one of the higher points on the Canadian Shield, ranging from 325 m at the Haliburton/Stanhope Municipal Airport to 440 m above sea level at Sir Sam’s Ski Resort in Eagle Lake.
Some of the many things to do in Haliburton County, Ontario include,
- Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve
- Haliburton Sculpture Forest
- Haliburton Skyline Park
- Algonquin Provincial Park
- The Little Tart
- Haliburton Forest Wolf Centre
- Hawk Lake Log Chute
- Abbey Gardens
- Haliburton Highlands Water Trails
- MacDonald Lake
- Haliburton Highlands Museum
- Haliburton Highlands Brewery
As a census division in the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Haliburton County had a population of 20,571 living in 9,714 of its 21,072 total private dwellings, a change of 13.9% from its 2016 population of 18,062. With a land area of 4,009.47 km2, it had a population density of 5.1/km2 in 2021.
According to Wikipedia,
“Haliburton County’s economy is dominated by tourism. The ratio of properties occupied in the summer months, to properties occupied year-round is about 3 to 1. Employment primarily caters to the needs of this seasonal cottage country population, including residential construction, resorts, services and retail. One particularly successful resort at the time was the Wigamog Inn Resort. Years ago it catered to hundreds staying on-site during the summer months and was a prime location being only a minute’s walk from the lake. It closed permanently around 2009 – 2010, with a new owner buying the property in 2016.”
We service all of Haliburton County and postal codes, including K0M 0B4, K0M 1S0.
There are plenty of outdoor adventures to be had in Haliburton County. From natural wonders to small towns, there’s something for everyone!
Contact us today and start creating your very own getaway cottage that your family can enjoy for years to come!
Custom Cottage FAQ’s
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.
The majority of our projects are between 1500-3000 sqft of interior living space, not including a basement (which not all builds have). But we will build your dream cottage of any size, including some up to 10,000 square feet!
“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!
We don’t have a “starting” price because every project depends on the custom features you want to include, other factors include complexity and scope of the project. Contact us here to get your quote and pricing started!
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.
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.
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.
Our builds are 100% customized to what our clients ask us and willing to pay for. We want your cottage to be your perfect home away from home, so we will do everything we can to bring the full customization experience alive.
We begin with the initial consultation, followed by a preliminary concept design, and then project development. Once everything is approved, we break ground and start building your cottage!
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