Nestled on Orcas Island, Washington, 500 feet above the waters of the wondrous San Juan Archipelago, Cottage Knoll boasts one of the most spectacular views in the Pacific Northwest. From its 5,500 square foot terrace, you can scan to the south more than 220 degrees to the Olympic Mountains; to the west, San Juan Island, Vancouver Island and the Canadian Gulf Islands; to the north, the peaks of British Columbia's majestic Canadian Coast Range.
Inspired by years of excursions to study the great homes and gardens of Europe, Cottage Knoll was designed and built to faithfully blend a genuine country French farmhouse with the formal gardens of great estates. Sitting atop a large knoll on 11 glorious acres, Cottage Knoll features three bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, a true gourmet kitchen with an adjoining dining room draped in tapestry, a library that doubles as a home theater and a large living room with a cozy fireplace. Outside, two acres of formal gardens surround a large stone terrace and conservatory that lead to a central refection pond and Secret Garden, all to create outdoor "rooms" for your special event!
The largest of the San Juan Islands, Orcas is easily accessible from Seattle by either a 90-minute drive and another 90-minute ferry ride, or by small plane from downtown Seattle or Boeing Field in about 45 minutes.
To enhance your celebration, Orcas also offers whale-watching and kayaking tours, hiking, bicycling, swimming, horseback riding, beach combing, as well as the boutiques, art galleries and fine restaurants of the village of Eastsound. Home to an eclectic community of artisans and small cottage businesses, Orcas' spectacular beauty and village charm makes Cottage Knoll the perfect place for a truly memorable occasion!
For once-in-a-lifetime memories, hold your next event at Cottage Knoll. We can accommodate as many as you like from five to five hundred, from weddings and receptions, to reunions, anniversaries, retirements and more. We do it all! Start planning your fabulous celebration today! We can assist you with everything you need.
Starting August 2009 Cottage Knoll will available for A Vacation Rental