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Property Description

Featured in Janette Higgins 'Best Places to Bed & Breakfast in Ontario'

On your way north? In Barrie on business? Skiing nearby? Whatever the reason, Richmond Manor bed and breakfast is a handy B&B to know about. Hosts Pam and Bob Richmond lucked into this Georgian-styled home and fulfilled their dream to start a bed and breakfast. Centrally located, and backed by woods in an older section of town, it's in a perfect spot. I was able to walk to a restaurant where I had an excellent meal while looking out over Kempenfelt Bay at lights gleaming across the water.

Former Richmond Manor owners have included a Mayor and a Judge so, yes, it has the kind of features you'd expect including gracious principal rooms, and upstairs a large hall off which you'll find the two guest bedrooms and a small sitting area with TV and magazines. The bedrooms are a good size, and in each you'll find lace balloon curtains and fine examples of Pam's tole painting. The Lafayette Room is the largest with a queen-size cherry four-poster bed plus a couple of Bergere chairs, a plum leather wing chair and a gas fireplace. It has a small adjoining room with a single bed. Down the hall, the Williamsburg Room is done in peach, teal and white with a homespun bedspread on its double brass bed. References to America’s historic Williamsburg are found in Pam's art and a hand-hooked rug.

Next morning, breakfast is in the formal dining room. Along with juice you'll have something like ruby-red poached pears or fresh berries, perhaps followed by whole wheat pancakes with honeyed apple slices. I had a bacon-cheese casserole and a sour cream apple coffee cake. I was impressed. It was Sunday night in the off-season and they had no idea they were having a B&B guest (let alone a critic) until I knocked on the door at nine that night. After breakfast, the Richmonds can tell you about the area's attractions I was interested in a self-guided walking tour of Barrie's historical homes. Next time.

Property Amenities & Features

Individual Unit Description

Enjoy a warm welcome in our elegant, ivy-covered, 1911 Georgian home. We're located on a scenic property close to downtown and Barrie's outstanding waterfront.

We offer 2 spacious bedrooms.
One Queen - four poster cherry bed and fireplace
One King - Gibbard Mahogany suite
Televisions, luxury linens, towels and accessories.

Enjoy antiques, folk-art treasures (artist in residence) and a private guest sitting room.
Relax on our side porch or meander through our grounds and try our tree swing.
We offer a gourmet breakfast presented with an artistic flair and delicious home baking.

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For more information and bookings we look forward to your calls! See you soon in barrie.

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