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    Gingerbread Cottage Bed and Breakfast

    65 reviews
    #20 of 90 B&Bs / Inns in Victoria
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    59 Oswego St, Victoria, British Columbia V8V 2A7, Canada
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    65 reviews
    #20 of 90 B&Bs / Inns in Victoria
    • Excellent82%
    • Very good15%
    • Average1%
    • Poor1%
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    Travellers talk about
    “homemade granola”(7 reviews)
    “apricot dumplings”(2 reviews)
    “gourmet chef”(2 reviews)
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    What's included
    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Beachfront
    Non-Smoking Rooms
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    Breakfast included
    Pool
    Restaurant
    Airport Transportation
    Room Service
    Fitness centre
    Kitchenette
    Pets Allowed
    Salzburg chef Vanessa von Schellwitz welcomes you to her Gingerbread Cottage,a quiet and well zoned 1905 Heritage home which is an easy walk from US ferries, downtown and all attractions in Victoria's beautiful Inner Harbour, 1/2 block from ocean. Take the airporter to and from our door...
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    59 Oswego St, Victoria, British Columbia V8V 2A7, Canada
    1 km to Inner Harbour Airport
    12 restaurants are within a 0.5 km radius
    1.1 km from Royal BC Museum
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Incredible and Quirky B&B

    Handly located in James Bay Gingerbread Cottage is a home away from home. The room was spacious and opened onto a deck with a table and 4 chairs including sun brollies. Weather was fresh but made us stop. We did not want for anything, Vanessa...More

    Thank homebythelake
    Response from bistrita6, Owner at Gingerbread Cottage Bed and BreakfastResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and what a nice one! :) It was such a pleasure hosting you here in Victoria and we are very happy that you had a good time at the Gingerbread Cottage and in Victoria. Best...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Food, Food, Food

    Only a block from the waterfront in James Bay this location is handy to the shoreline walk and only a short walk of the Menzies street shopping area. Vanessa can cook. She has a comfortable home with maybe a few too many knickknacks and tight...More

    Thank Larry B
    Reviewed September 27, 2017 via mobile
    Apple Tree Cottage

    We were tracing our family roots and staying in this quaint 1850s cottage made the experience more authentic. The bedrooms are large, bathroom, kitchen and laundry very serviceable and the artificial gas log fire was a great touch. The homemade bread and breakfast was excellent...More

    Thank CTorpey
    Reviewed August 18, 2017
    Gracious and informative hostess

    Vanessa the host is very helpful with recommendations for dining and shopping. She serves up a very filling breakfast that will last you until dinner! She served omelets and fried potatoes the first day and apricot dumplings, scrambled eggs and sausage the next. Our room...More

    Thank David M
    Reviewed August 9, 2017
    Best breakfast anywhere to start the day......

    Vanessa, the owner and chef, is a love. First in the morning, the Austrian buffet and then the cooked to order breakfast with MANY choices. Everything fresh and organic. Could not be better. There is a flight of stairs to any of the rooms, but...More

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    Salzburg chef Vanessa von Schellwitz welcomes you to her Gingerbread Cottage,a quiet and well zoned 1905 Heritage home which is an easy walk from US ferries, downtown and all attractions in Victoria's beautiful ...More Inner Harbour, 1/2 block from ocean. Take the airporter to and from our door if you are arriving at YYJ. Our reasonable prices include Gourmet 4 course breakfast, cute 1905 rooms with roof gardens. Breakfasts are very stylishly set with Antique Victorian Silver. Vanessa prepares delicious specialties like lox or garden omlettes, berry crepes and fresh Austrian Apple Strudel. Good value, quiet and great location 1/2 block from Victoria's famous Dallas Road ocean promenade, Ogden Point cruise ship docks, and Breakwater structure. Book early as we tend to fill our rooms very fast. Less
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    Free Parking
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Beachfront
    Refrigerator in room
    Pool
    Room Service
    Restaurant
    Bar/Lounge
    Spa
    Breakfast included
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
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    hellohelenm
    July 8, 2017|
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    Response from bistrita6 | Property representative |
    Thanks for your inquiry. Sorry for the late answer, as hardly anybody asks over TripAdvisor. We have one room left, which would suit your specifications. Hansel and Gretel Room - one queen and one single or double. Rate is... More
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    January 22, 2015|
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    Response from bistrita6 | Property representative |
    Thanks for your inquiry. This is the first time, that someone asked through TripAdvisor! :) We do have availability for the two nights, checking in on February 22nd, checking out on February 24th, 2015. Is it just for one... More
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    "Ask for a room with the garden balcony"
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    "We only stayed in the front room and were very comfortable."
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    "The Lavender room has an attached rooftop balcony with table and chairs overlooking the garden. Not much..."
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    "Both suites would be good. My Lavender Room is amazing."
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