GATEHOUSE
The Shobac Gatehouse, designed by internationally celebrated architect Brian MacKay-Lyons, is overlooking Hirtle’s Beach, Gaff Point and a stunning architecturescape. Accommodating up to 7 guests, the cottage is a fully equipped, providing a relaxing and unique getaway for couples, families and small groups at any time of the year. For larger gatherings, stay in two or more of our Seaside Family Cabins. Minimum three night rentals.
The space
This unique 2-storey dwelling was designed by Brian MacKay-Lyons and engineered by Reneé MacKay-Lyons. The Gate House with its traditional gabled roof talks to the adjacent 1880 octagonal Troop Barn and 1830 Cheboque School House. At the same time, its modern Corten steel exterior gives the Gate House a unique identity in the Shobac landscape. It offers prospect through an expansive 24-foot wide corner window overlooking the pastoral valley to the north and a 12-foot wide south-facing window presenting dramatic views of the cupola of the Troop Barn nearby and Hirtle’s Beach in the distance. Simultaneously, it provides refuge for guests by cleverly turning its back to the road at grade level.
The Gate House sleeps 5 with two queen beds in the upstairs bedroom and a single bed on the downstairs plinth. A small courtyard on the south face is great for basking in the morning rays and the larger courtyard on the north face is just the spot to enjoy the breathtaking sunsets or snuggle up beside the open fire pit. A full bathroom is situated upstairs and a well-equipped kitchen with European appliances (including a dishwasher) is located on the ground floor. Interior steel elements connect with the exterior cladding to create a seamless inside-out transition and the furnishings are an eclectic mix of new and old to reflect the modern and traditional dual personality of the Gate House.
Guest access
Each cabin lies within a secluded ‘Lost Village at the End of the Earth’ where the LaHave Estuary meets the Atlantic Ocean and Hirtle’s Beach. Guests have access to the 1.5-acre Shobac Farm site featuring many outdoor activities and shared amenities surrounded by rolling pastures, hiking trails, a few private homes and the Atlantic Ocean. Amenities include: The Fire-Pit - surrounded by a saltwater lake at the end of ‘The Point’. The Boathouse - providing kayaks for guest use. The ‘Sky-Room’ - a restored centuries-old building foundation transformed into an outdoor dining and lounge area, and more. Parking onsite is provided for guests.
Other things to note
All cabins are equipped with WiFi internet. Guests may use shared laundry facilities. An outdoor BBQ is available for cabin guests to use. Firewood, for the pit and the interior woodstove, is provided. For outdoor sports enthusiasts, a storage area can be provided for surf boards, bicycles, etc. Shobac Farm Wool Blankets and Butcher Cuts can be purchased onsite.
The studio and the historic octagonal barn can be rented for events, and are ideal for arts workshops, weddings, equestrian vacations, family reunions, or corporate retreats. The entire site can also be rented offering the solitude of "a lost village at the end of the earth".
