My partner and I were in NOTL to see two Shaw Festival plays and we decided to book our accommodation at Abacot Hall for May 6th and 7th. We were very happy that we did so as Pauline and Mike are friendly and considerate hosts who have guest needs in mind. We stayed in the Queen Victoria room which faces on to the backyard and receives the morning sunlight. While it may not be the biggest room I think it was the best of the three because of the eastern exposure. We also booked the dinner package (a two night stay that included a 3 course dinner at the Stone Road Grille (a mere 200 metres from the B&B) which was also an excellent choice as the food was delicious and beautifully presented. This B&B is quite popular (we stayed the week before high season and all three rooms were occupied during our stay), so book well in advance to avoid disappointment. Here are a few specific reasons why Abacot Hall B&B deserves an A+:
*Immaculately clean accommodation
*There is a pantry outside the bedrooms where guests can make coffee, tea, herbal tea or hot chocolate (all provided by Abacot Hall) and also located there is a small fridge for guest use. This was particularly important for me as I have some food allergies and it was great to be able to refrigerate some foods that I brought from home.
*Just off the pantry is a lovely balcony that has east and some south exposure. It is the perfect place to sit in the morning and read the paper or listen to the birds.
*Every room was equipped with a DVD player and there was an assortment of DVD's available for guest use.
*A gas fireplace in the downstairs guest livingroom was a nice touch especially for those chilly Spring days.
*A great deal of choice at breakfast whether I wanted a little bite to eat or a big hearty breakfast. Mike and Pauline make homemade bread and while I couldn't indulge, my partner assured me it was delicious.
*On-site parking
*Helpful hosts. While we were there, another guest had some difficulty with her car (a leaky tire). Mike suggested a trustworthy place where she could take her car and Pauline offered to drive her to the theatre if the car wasn't going to be ready in time. They also have plenty of suggestions as to what to see and do in the Niagara region for travellers new to the area and they are ready to make arrangements or bookings on behalf of their guests.
M-L from Toronto




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