School House Bed and Breakfast C.1859
40 Platoff Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0 Canada
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#18 of 159 B&Bs / Inns in Niagara-on-the-Lake
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The Original Niagara Public School 1859 is now an Inviting 6 Suite Inn. Georgian Architecture, Original re-purposed Tin Ceilings and Wood floors, Palladium window, Elegant dining/meeting room, Vaulted Ceilings, Loft Bedrooms w/fireplaces, Victorian Garden w/Gazebo. Continental Breakfast Free WiFi and Parking One block from Shaw Festival Theater and Queen/Picton Sts. A designated Heritage Building in the National Historical District of "Old Town" Niagara on the Lake. Non Smoking Building , Adults Only, No Pets
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Breakfast buffet
Bicycle rental
Hiking
Car hire
Currency exchange
Non-smoking hotel
Electric vehicle charging station
Wifi
Bicycle tours
Evening entertainment
Patio
Tennis court offsite
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Board games / puzzles
Outdoor fireplace
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Allergy-free room
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Air conditioning
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95Great for walkers
Grade: 95 out of 100
36Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
37Attractionswithin 0.5 km
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40 Platoff Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0 Canada
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Just a lovely stay at this B&B with friends for the weekend. A perfect location and quiet and relaxing. The hosts are warm and welcoming and made our stay just perfect. Will definitely return - and looking forward to it. C. Maxwell
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Response from Peter Hill, Owner at School House Bed and Breakfast C.1859
Responded May 22, 2022
Thank you for the kind words, Ms. Maxwell. It was our pleasure hosting you. We hope to see you again, soon!
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We stayed for two nights and really enjoyed it. The room was large enough for three of us. The breakfasts were really good. Carie was wonderful at meeting any of our requests. The location is central and good for walking to restaurants. I would stay here again
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Response from Peter Hill, Owner at School House Bed and Breakfast C.1859
Responded Oct. 31, 2021
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you this week. We hope yo see you again soon!
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We had the pleasure of staying at the School House Inn B&B for 3 nights. The owners Carrie & Pete truly take pride in this establishment & are perfect for running the B&B! This was one of the best B&B’s we have stayed in. The property is meticulously cared for. The inside was very clean & made you feel at home. I especially loved that they supported local businesses. We stayed in the Principal room. It had a sitting area, fireplace, TV, private bath & loft area with an extremely comfortable bed. They also provided you a refrigerator (with a few cold drinks) & a coffee maker. Breakfast was served every morning in the dining room. There were a variety of many items beautifully displayed on a tiered tray. There would be an egg item, yogurt parfait, pastry, bread & fruit.…
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Response from Peter Hill, Owner at School House Bed and Breakfast C.1859
Responded Oct. 31, 2021
Thank you for the fabulous review! You two were such wonderful guests. We hope to see you again, soon!
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We stayed at the School House Bed and Breakfast in August 2021. This little gem is very quaint! The 6 rooms have been beautifully refurbished. The many interesting nooks and crannies of the building is its charm. It is walking distance to everything, but on a quieter street. The owners Karrie and Pete are super hosts! They were very friendly, attentive, accommodating and always available if needed. Pete took my husband on an informative and enjoyable 5K running tour of Niagara on the Lake! A nice personal touch. We especially enjoyed the variety of sweet and savoury breakfasts that was prepared. Thanks Karrie and Pete! Joy and John
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Response from Peter Hill, Owner at School House Bed and Breakfast C.1859
Responded Sep. 12, 2021
Thank you, Joy and John for the wonderful review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. It was our pleasure to host you. We look forward to seeing you again, soon!
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This B and B has new owners now and is called Schoolhouse Bed and Breakfast. It was actually a public school used right after the war of 1812 It is beautifully refurbished but maintains the historic character. 4 suites have charming lofts and one suite is one story and is on the main level. Breakfast is served in a wonderful dining room or in the garden. During the last week of step 2, it was continental and served in the garden with exceptional homemade quiches, pastries, fruit and yogurt. The host and hostess could not have been nicer. There was a thunderstorm in late afternoon, so we had to return early to our room, which was not a hardship since it was like a mini suite and so comfortable with every amenity. I would definitely stay there again.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Peter Hill, Owner at School House Bed and Breakfast C.1859
Responded Oct. 31, 2021
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Looking forward to hosting you again!
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Deborah W wrote a review Jul. 2019
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States11 contributions7 helpful votes
We had a wonderful few days at BranCliff Inn. The building is magnificently restored, with spacious, comfortable suites, garden access and beautiful objects everywhere. The location is ideal, just a block from the Shaw Festival Theatre and restaurants and shopping and a few blocks to the park and river. We didn’t need to get in our car.
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Date of stay: July 2019
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We recently stayed overnight in the most beautiful town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, home to the Shaw Festival, wineries, and truly magnificent sights. We stayed at the BranCliff Inn because it was “off the beaten path” of Picton Avenue. The Inn is a stunningly renovated former public school that has been restored and modernized, but maintained its amazing charm and beauty. The grounds are gorgeous, the rooms are spacious, clean and comfy, and the walk to the main shopping and dining district is less than two minutes. The Inn has a lovely breakfast buffet every morning, and the owner is wonderfully knowledgeable about the town, its history and surrounding sights. We highly recommend BranCliff Inn on your next visit to this stunning town.
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Date of stay: June 2019
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We had a lovely room on the second floor. Only complaint is that the loft where the bed was, was hot and the fans were little help. Breakfast was a major disappointment. One of the things we like about B & B's are the generally homemade breakfasts. We are the middle of the fruit growing area and they had smucker's jams rather than local jams and it was a continental help yourself breakfast like a holiday inn. We didn't get the feeling of warmth and sadly we will not be returning.
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Date of stay: July 2019
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Stayed just for one night but it was very enjoyable. Nice rooms and great breakfast. Very convenient location, walking distance to town shops and restaurants. Debbie was very pleasant and accommodating. Definitely a place we would return to
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Date of stay: June 2019
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This B&B was a converted school which was built in 1859. The loft room was very interesting and spacious. A great king bed. Good breakfast served buffet style. Nice gardens. Close to everything - easy walking.
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Date of stay: May 2019
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PRICE RANGE
US$212 - US$261 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
BranCliff Inn
LOCATION
CanadaOntarioNiagara-on-the-Lake
NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
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