Are you ready to bring your family’s vision for a
cottage in Simcoe County 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 Simcoe County
and greater Ontario, helping each one of our clients experience a truly exceptional lifestyle space for
their family.
Your Dream Cottage In Simcoe County 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.
At Gilbert and Burke, we know how hard it is to get away from the office and the daily grind of life. It’s difficult to find time to spend connecting with your loved ones doing the things that refresh you.
That is why we build custom getaway cottages for people in Simcoe County. We think it’s important to get away every now and then, and disconnect from technology and work life.
Our cottages are completely custom-built, so you can tailor yours to match your lifestyle and priorities perfectly.
Give us a call today to start the conversation about your custom cottage in Simcoe County!
If you live near or in Simcoe County, you will know how much there is to do and experience here. There is plenty of outdoor beauty and fun attractions to explore. A few of the coolest Simcoe attractions include:
- Base Borden Military Museum
- King’s Wharf Theatre
- Wasaga Beach Provincial Park
- Sainte-Marie among the Hurons Historical Site
- Centennial Park
- Sunset Point Beach
- Couchiching Beach Park
- Horseshoe Resort
- Elmvale Jungle Zoo
- Spirit Catcher
- Earl Rowe Provincial Park
- Happy Paddling
Bounded by Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe, there are plenty of water adventures to be had in Simcoe County, as well as lots of other outdoor fun!
The Simcoe County Tourism site describes the area like this:
Experience the best of winter and the great outdoors, right here in Simcoe County. Only an hour north of Toronto, it’s the perfect destination to escape the city for a visit. Try a ski or snowboard lesson, go snowshoeing, rent a snowmobile, or try out ice fishing. We even have outdoor skating rinks and trails to enjoy, snow tubing and sleigh rides for the whole family, or cross country skiing if you prefer to ski uphill! There is so much to enjoy in Simcoe County this winter – an outdoor spa, winter glamping, shopping galore, beverage tastings,
and some amazing culinary experiences.
With all the fun to be had in Simcoe County, it’s the perfect place for a getaway cabin!
Simcoe County is located in the central portion of Southern Ontario, Canada. It stretches from the shores of Lake Simcoe to the shores of Georgian Bay, and forms a part of the Greater Golden Horseshoe area.
It is split into two subregions, “South Simcoe” and “North Simcoe.” North Simcoe is a bit less industrial than South Simcoe.
If you would like to build a getaway cottage in Simcoe County, give us a call at Gilbert and Burke. We serve the Simcoe County area code, 519, as well as surrounding area codes.
Contact us today to start the conversation about your custom cottage! We look forward to hearing from you.
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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