Curling house

Some curling houses were built as part of country estates and were much grander in appearance.

Additionally the ponds needed a certain degree of maintenance to the water supply, dam, weed control, etc.

Sometimes a watchman was employed during the season to make sure that all was well with the pond, its ice and the curling equipment.

Refreshments would be provided, such as the seemingly traditional pies and porter mentioned as being served at the Eglinton flushes.

[2] Easier transport, establishment of ice rinks, and other factors have in general resulted in the demise of the Curling House.