Heathergate House B&B

Heathergate House B&B

122 Simcoe St, Victoria, British Columbia V8V 1K4 Canada
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#19 of 61 B&Bs in Victoria
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Location
4.7 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
4.7 of 5 bubbles
Value
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
4.9 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Sleep Quality

Finding an ideal romantic bed and breakfast in Victoria does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Heathergate House B&B, a nice option for travellers like you.

Close to some of Victoria's most popular landmarks, such as Ogden Point Terminal & Breakwater (0.8 km) and British Columbia Parliament Buildings (0.9 km), Heathergate House B&B is a great destination for tourists.

Guest rooms offer amenities such as a refrigerator, a fireplace, and a kitchenette, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the bed and breakfast.

The property also features free breakfast to make your visit even more pleasant. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking.

When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Fishhook, Fishhook Mermaid Wharf, and The Mantra Victoria, which are some Indian restaurants that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike.

Should time allow, Beacon Hill Park, Chinatown, and Inner Harbour are some popular attractions that are within walking distance.

Heathergate House B&B looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Victoria.

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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Free breakfast
Non-smoking hotel
Laundry service
Washing machine
Room features
Soundproof rooms
Desk
Fireplace
Seating area
Sofa
Coffee / tea maker
Kitchenette
Bath / shower
Telephone
Clothes rack
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
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Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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Family
Romantic

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122 Simcoe St, Victoria, British Columbia V8V 1K4 Canada
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bioniccouple wrote a review Sep 2021
Vancouver, BC Canada
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We recently had the pleasure of staying at Heathergate House.
Ann & Ned are gracious hosts; friendly & helpful.
There are 3 self contained suites, all with their own entrance, patio & garden area.
We stayed in Wildflower. It has 1 bedroom, bathroom, living/dining area and a well equipped kitchen. They do stock coffee, tea, sugar, individual butter & milk.
The suite was spotlessly clean.
The weather was good so we were able to enjoy the patio.
It is located in James Bay, a quiet residential area.
The only down side is parking. All area residents park on the street.
Heathergate does have 2 parking spaces and we were fortunate to get one.
It is within easy walking distance of Fishermans' Wharf, a shopping area with several small shops and restaurants including a Thrifty's Grocery store, pharmacy & liquor store.
The Inner Harbour area is about a 15-20 minute walk.
It was a perfect spot for a few days' get away.
It would also be quite suitable for longer stays.
We would definitely stay again.
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Date of stay: September 2021
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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DIALTWO wrote a review Jul 2014
Sidney, Canada
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Same fantastic hosts, Ann and Ned, and same exceptional location in James Bay. Close to many tourist attractions, walking distance to the beach and some great restaurants.

Heathergate has undergone a transformation with delightful upgrades to the various suites, including the 2 bdrm cottage at the front.

Heathergate is perfect for a vacation rental with all the amenities you could ever desire. Very tastefully decorated and the outside gardens offer a restful place to sit & read.
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Date of stay: July 2014
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Every suite has something to offer. I would recommend each one, including the 2 bdrm cottage.
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solkjn1 wrote a review Jul 2007
Hillsboro, MO
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Heathergate House Bed and Breakfast in Victoria, BC Canada

The owners and on site hosts Ned and Ann have perfected the Bed and Breakfast experience. Upon arrival we were greeted with home made cookies and tea. We had a room with a king bed, down comforter and in room bath that was spacious and charming. The breakfast was made fresh every morning with your choice of either a full English breakfast or the breakfast of the day which offered pecan waffles, blueberry muffins or scones. The buffet was set with silver serving pieces and offered home made jam, granola, fresh fruit and more. They served both coffee and tea and home made cookies were kept in a jar for snacking any time of day.
The location was perfect, only 2 blocks to the harbor or to public transportation. My husband walked to downtown early every morning (while I slept in). Ned made all the arraignments for our sight seeing every day. This was a great help! We did not have to do a thing, just enjoy ourselves.
Victoria is beautiful and there is plenty to do, whale watching tours, Butchart Gardens (a must see) and lots of golf courses.
The temperature is mild and the scenery is gorgeous. Victoria is easily reached by Ferry from Seattle or Vancouver and is great for a day trip or a week. We loved it and hope to return. NK
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BottrelLocal wrote a review Sep 2022
Cochrane, Canada
1.0 of 5 bubbles
There us no breakfast. Host says they haven’t done that for seven years. Reviews from Trip Advisor 2 years ago said how plentiful and delicious provisions were to make your own breakfast. Breakfast is no longer on offer and provisions are no longer provided.
It seems this misunderstanding happens often, maybe it’s because they are listed as a Bed and BREAKFAST!!!
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Peggyross wrote a review Aug 2008
Tampa
2.0 of 5 bubbles
My husband and I have back problems. We booked for one week in the twin bed suite. about three months in advance, and when we said we must have good firm beds, we were assured the beds were excellent. After one night I felt as though my back was broken and my husband was also in pain. The box springs were ancient and sagged very low when depressed. We gave our notice in the morning, but they charged us for a second night because their policy is 24 hours notice. We felt this unfair as the information given us that the beds would be satisfactory was not true. If you can sleep "on a clothesline ", then you won't mind, but if beds are an issue choose another place. We liked the cleanliness and the terrific breakfast, but the first and foremost part of bed and breakfast is "bed". Young people would probably enjoy this but seniors beware.
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Date of stay: July 2008
2.0 of 5 bubblesValue
2.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesCheck-in / front desk
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesBusiness service (e.g., internet access)
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Chrysta wrote a review Jun 2010
Dallas, Texas
3.0 of 5 bubbles
We rented the cottage at the Heathergate House since we have three small children. Also, our mother-in-law was travelling with us to help my husband and I with the children. This seemed more feasible than staying at the Empress since we would have more room, a kitchen, washer and dryer, etc. On the website it says they do not allow families with children 10 and under. I inquired about this in advance and they assured me the only reason they put that on the website is so that people would inform them if they had young children. They asked that we not have breakfast in the main house, as there were some guests who needed their quiet time. They also remarked that they would bring us a continental breakfast to the cottage if we so desired, if we didn't want the breakfast, we would get a $20 credit, per day. I thought that sounded fair.
Ned was very nice and hospitable. Unfortunately I cannot say the same for Ann. They did not make us feel like we were very welcome and I truly believe it's because we had young children. We paid the same rate as any other guest, even additional fees per person. Not only were we not welcome at the main house for breakfast, but they didn't tell us there was hot coffee and tea available from 7-9 a.m. for the guests. My mother-in-law is an early riser and would have benefitted from this service. We found out on the last day when we walked to the main house. We felt slighted when we saw the sign.

We told them we wanted the continental breakfast only the first day and after that, we would take care of our own breakfasts. Our thinking was that we had small children and we weren't sure what they would eat, if anything. They brought breakfast as promised on the first day. We were surprised that they came back and took all of the marmalade and jelly packets that we had left over. They took them from the fridge. We were planning to use our leftovers, that we paid for, for breakfasts on other days. We thought that was a cheap gesture on their part.
The last night we were there we were running low on groceries and didn't want to buy anything that would waste, so early that morning I decided to walk over to the main house and inquire as to whether or not we could pay for a breakfast at the cottage since we were not welcome at the main house. Ann was VERY unaccomodating!! I asked her very nicely, "Is there any way we might could get a breakfast this morning?" She looks coldly at me and replies "NO!" My five year old says "Mommy, can we have breakfast?" I said to him with embarrassment "No, we cannot." She looks at me as if i am stupid and adds "We have to know the night before."
This really was the point when i regretted staying there. This is why I would not recommend ANY family with children to stay there. Most of the breakfast was cold milk and cereal, yogurt, fruit...it was not stuff that had to be cooked. I'm sure they keep a stock-pile of these items. She could've said, "it may be a while before i can get to it, but i'll put something together for you." Anything would have been better than the cold "no" she gave to me. She just did not want to accomodate us. She acted "put out" by us being there. I felt in the way, as if they wished we were not there. Here we are with a five year old, a three year old, an 8 month old, a mother in law, in a foreign country and we just needed something to tide us over till lunch-time. And she could not provide anything. Really, you can't give us a few boxes of cereal and milk or some yogurt? It's not as if we wouldn't have paid for it.
We left a night early and drove back to Seattle. Of course, they didn't offer a discount because we left a night early.
As far as accomodations, the cottage was nice. The flowers are beautiful.
Also, Ned was very helpful with finding directions, booking ferries for us, etc.
If you do not have children, it would probably be a great place to stay.
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Date of stay: June 2010
2.0 of 5 bubblesValue
2.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
3.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
1.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled on business
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PeterReed wrote a review Jan 2007
Preston, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We read the previous review and though it too good to be true.
But it was actually spot on. We, too, were greeted with an English style afternoon tea with those great home-made cookies. Just one word of caution - as the previous reviewer mentioned Heathergate is situated a "short walking distance from the harbour". That is OK once settled in but don't try walking there with a couple of suitcases as we did - get a taxi. Yes, Ann and Ned are perfect hosts, breakfasts are very good with plenty of variety. Their local knowledge was most helpful. Our room was just by the main entrance with its own little patio with table and chairs. The room itself was delightful with its flowery wallpaper and very comfortable bed. We would have no hesitation in strongly recommending Heathergate House.
No good for lively night life and discoes etc but I rather think that those type of holidaymakers are not likely to go for a B&B in a residential street.
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Date of stay: January 2007
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesCheck-in / front desk
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
4.0 of 5 bubblesBusiness service (e.g., internet access)
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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nesabell wrote a review Jul 2006
Fort Worth, Texas
5.0 of 5 bubbles
My husband and I were pleasantly surprised with such wonderful hospitality by the couple that own this B&B. Upon checking in we were greeted with home-made chocolate chip cookies and wonderful ice tea in their garden patio. Every morning we were treated to our choice of 3 different wonderful breakfast options. Ned and Ann were so helpful with dinner & visitor suggestions. They also let us borrow a blanket for 2 picnics we took. This English-styled B&B was a short walking distance away from Victoria's beautiful Inner Harbor, yet it was located on a nice quiet, residential street. We loved this place and would love to go back again. We've never experienced hospitality like this before.
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Date of stay: July 2006
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Lorna E wrote a review Jun 2015
Orangeville, Canada
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Four of us stayed in the guest cottage and were delighted with it. It was spotlessly clean and had everything we could possibly need for our stay there from a well stocked fridge to a waffle iron. It was well supplied with dishes and cutlery, and the owners were delightful to chat with. We wish it had had 2 bathrooms but were delighted with the super modern one we shared. The beds were comfortable, as was the decor throughout the cottage.
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Date of stay: June 2015
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: All are beautiful, quiet and charming.
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Katrin T wrote a review Jun 2015
McCall, Idaho
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We just returned from Victoria Island. Enjoyed a lot of privacy, charm, hospitality and good location. Parking is tight but they saved us a spot, one of two on their driveway. Just a few minutes from Fisherman's Wharf with cute water taxis that take you to James Bay, Empress Hotel, etc. $5 per person. Ned & Anne gave us breakfast food, kitchen & table. We prepared our own breakfast. Suite had living room, nice bathroom and bedroom with king bed. We would recommend it. Breakfast food was normal, nothing exciting. Guess it depends upon what kind of cook you are. In the old days, Ned & Anne served a beautiful breakfast, they said. But after more than 20 years of waking up each morning to serve breakfast, they went to this new system. It worked for us. Beautiful flowers and cottage feel. Very hospitable.
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Date of stay: June 2015
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: We almost missed the boat! BE SURE to reserve your ferry ride off of Victoria Island at least 12...
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Michelle W wrote a tip Sep 2021
2 contributions1 helpful vote
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"I can't imagine any of the units being less than wonderful."
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MogJ wrote a tip Sep 2018
Copenhagen, Denmark27 contributions11 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"The Wildflower Garden Suite has a little terrace"
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Ellen1686 wrote a tip Oct 2016
Zephyrhills, Florida117 contributions63 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"There are only three guest suites - two with one bedroom each and the Cottage with two bedrooms. You can't go wrong!"
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Richard M wrote a tip Aug 2016
Pender Island, Canada3 contributions3 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"all are great, cottage is largest."
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fussy wrote a tip Aug 2016
Berkshire, UK347 contributions373 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"We had two of the cottages, I am sure all are equally charming."
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Frequently Asked Questions about Heathergate House B&B
Which popular attractions are close to Heathergate House B&B?
Nearby attractions include Fisherman's Wharf (0.4 km), Dino Lab (0.2 km), and David Foster Harbour Pathway (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Heathergate House B&B?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Heathergate House B&B?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a refrigerator, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Heathergate House B&B?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Heathergate House B&B?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Heathergate House B&B?
Conveniently located restaurants include Nourish Kitchen & Cafe, The Fish Store at Fisherman's Wharf - Seafood Restaurant, and Il Covo Trattoria.
Are any cleaning services offered at Heathergate House B&B?
Yes, laundry service and a washing machine are offered to guests.
Are there any historical sites close to Heathergate House B&B?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Legislative Assembly Of British Columbia (0.9 km), Craigdarroch Castle (2.9 km), and Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada (1.1 km).
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