Bear Valley Highlands

Hubby and I just returned from 11 (yes 11!) wonderful nights in paradise, which for us included a cabin, cows, birds, peace and privacy, and lots of time for book reading and rejuvenating. The spacious and spotless cabin included a stocked kitchen, new linens and towels, easy to light and maintain wood (provided) burning fireplace, and a large deck and table to enjoy the expansive view from morning noon and night.

We travelled from the Highlands in Scotland to stay at Bear Valley Highlands in BC for a week back in July and just fell in love with the place. The cabin was very comfortable with everything you could need. There was so much wildlife right on the door step and plenty of great places to explore nearby. We have never met such a nice bunch of people as in the Lumby area. Everywhere we went folks were friendly and helpful. But the most special thing about the place was Joe and Barbara and their collection of animals. Dusty the quarter horse was the highlight for our youngest daughter and you couldn't fail to like the adorable Sammy (the dog) who would regularly appear at the cabin just for the craic! Lilly, the guardian dog, was also a big softy, despite patrolling the farm all night for unwelcome critters. As for the goats, you really don't need a TV with that lot about. Joe and Barbara have an idyllic setup and have worked hard to get there. They are rightly proud but equally modest about what they have achieved at Bear Valley and so kind to share it so freely with others. Nothing was too much trouble and you were treated very much as friends rather than customers. We were all genuinely sad to leave, but hope to return again one day.

Beautiful and peaceful

Bear Valley Highlands is a perfect setting for a quiet, country get away. Great hostess, helping with anything you need. Beautiful cabin to stay in, everything you need to cook in the kitchen, all bedding and pillows provided, just a great place to unplug. No T.V. no internet. (Can use your data.) Really enjoyed our get away there.

My wife and I stayed in the yurt on the property and could not have been happier. The yurt is fully kitted out and far more comfortable than most hotel rooms. The property itself is amazing. Although there were a lot of wildfires in BC which obstructed the distant view, the tall grass field and forest surrounding was beautiful on its own. It was the ideal location to do as much or as little as you want to with lots of local hikes, bigger lakes nearby, shorter hikes and a pond on site, or just take in a good book in the peaceful surroundings.

The hosts are fantastic! Barbara and Joe were both very kind and ensured we had and knew everything we needed. Had a great time talking to Joe about the local area and the farm itself. They also made sure that despite the smoke from the fires the solar powered yurt was always charged up by using the generator when we were not on site (so it didn't disturb us).

We had a lovely four nights and would definitely recommend this to anyone.

Curtis & Jess