Tucked into the rolling countryside of Grey County, Brookdale Farm is a rare find — a working historic farmstead where guests are invited to breathe differently. Step off the porch and the pool glints through the trees. Walk further and a winding stream edges the far fields, blue herons drifting at dusk.
This is not a hotel. It is a proper farm — with a proper farmhouse, a red barn with string lights, Adirondack chairs set out by the water, and the particular quiet that only a hundred acres makes.
Life on the Farm
Spaces to wander & gather
The Barn Quarters
The Pool
The Stream
Barn Interior
What Awaits You
Everything you need & more
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Historic Farmhouse
A beautifully preserved century home with original character and every modern comfort inside.
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Swimming Pool
A generous outdoor pool tucked into the gardens — surrounded by flowers, Adirondack chairs, and open sky.
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Outdoor Shower
Rinse off after a swim or a long trail walk under the open air.
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Sauna
An electric sauna for evening warmth and quiet contemplation — coming soon.
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The Barn
Table tennis, basketball, cornhole, darts, and more — strung with lights in a stunning original timber barn.
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100 Acres of Trails
Forest paths, meadow walks, and field-edge trails — all yours to explore freely.
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Brookdale Stream
A gentle stream winds along the far edge of the property. Blue herons visit regularly.
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Playground
A safe, fun outdoor playground — little ones are completely at home here.
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Fireplace
Settle into the evening with a crackling fire and no particular agenda.
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Barbecue
Full outdoor barbecue for long summer evenings with good food and better company.
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AC & Heating
Climate control throughout for a comfortable stay in any season.
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WiFi & Laundry
Reliable WiFi and in-house laundry — stay longer without a worry.
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Wheelchair Accessible
Brookdale Farm is fully accessible — everyone is welcome here.
Our Story
Rooted in this land
Brookdale Farm has stood in Maxwell, Grey County for generations. The original farmhouse carries the quiet dignity of old Ontario — thick walls, windows that frame countryside the way paintings try to, and a red door that has welcomed people home for over a century.
Across a hundred acres of field and forest, the barn stands open with its timber frame and string lights — a gathering place as much as anything else. The stream has always been here. The herons found it long before us. We're simply grateful to share it all.
"Come as a guest. Leave as someone who has exhaled."
Plan Your Stay
Ready to find your slow?
Brookdale Farm is available for full-property rentals. Get in touch to check availability — we'd love to have you.
A room-by-room walk through the farmhouse, barn, and grounds. Every corner has a story. Take your time.
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Arrival
The Property
Four aerial and exterior shots showing the full scale of the land and the farmhouse from the road.
1Property Overview
2Property — 100 Acres
3Property Exterior
4Property Exterior
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Ground Level
Main Floor
The heart of the farmhouse — front entry, bathroom, two living rooms, kitchen, dining, fireplace room, and the ground floor guest suite.
Front Entry
3Front Entry
4Alt Entry
Front Bathroom
5Front Bathroom
Living Room
6Living Room
7Living Room
Kitchen
8Kitchen
9Kitchen
10Kitchen
Dining Room
11Dining Room
12Dining Room
Second Living Room & Fireplace
13Fireplace Room
14Fireplace Room
15Fireplace Room
Master Bedroom
16Master Bedroom
17Master Bathroom
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Upper Level
The Bedrooms
Five sleeping spaces upstairs — bunk room, solo room, two twin rooms, and the master suite — sleeping a full group in comfort.
Bunk Room
18Bunk Room
Solo Room
19Solo Room
Twin Room — 2 Beds
20Twin Room
Twin Room — 2 Beds (2)
22Twin Room
Guest Bedroom
23Guest Bedroom
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Lower Level
The Basement
Extra space below — great for storage, overflow, or additional amenities.
24Basement
25Basement
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Glass & Light
The Sunrooms
Two sunrooms — one off the living room side, one off the kitchen — perfect for morning coffee or afternoon reading with the garden all around you.
Sunroom 1 — Living Room Side
26Sunroom 1
27Sunroom 1
Sunroom 2 — Kitchen Side
28Sunroom 2
29Sunroom 2
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Outside
Deck & Pool
The deck wraps around the back of the farmhouse leading to the pool — surrounded by gardens, Adirondack chairs, and mature trees on all sides.
The Deck
30Deck
31Deck
32Deck
The Pool
33Pool
34Pool
35Pool
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The Barn
A century-old gathering place
The original timber-frame barn — renovated into a rec room, living space, and sleeping quarters, all with that unmistakable warmth of old wood and string lights.
We've spent years in this corner of Grey County and have favourite spots around every bend. This is our honest, lovingly curated list — the places we'd send our own family to.
Grey County is Ontario's apple country. In late summer and fall, roadside stands and u-pick orchards appear around every bend.
August – October
Waterfall Season
Grey County's waterfalls are most dramatic in April, May, and early June when snowmelt has them roaring. Eugenia and Hogg's Falls are unmissable.
Spring · April–June
Fall Colour Drives
The Beaver Valley in October is one of the most spectacular autumn colour scenes in the province. Old Baldy on a clear October morning is unforgettable.
October
Autumn Salmon Run
Every fall, salmon run from Georgian Bay up the local rivers — a remarkable thing to witness. Ask us which creeks are running best that year.
September – October
Stargazing at the Farm
Maxwell's dark skies are extraordinary. Grab a blanket, walk into the field, and look up. That's all there is to it.
