Bread and Butter Inn
4945 Hwy 117, Dorset, Lake of Bays, Ontario P0A 1E0 Canada
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The Bread and Butter Inn has parking for 10 vehicles and easy 4-season access. An OFSC Trail runs along the entrance of the property making it a perfect snowmobile stop; sledder's paradise! It includes 7 acres of hiking and skiing trails, with access to hundreds of km's of OFSC snowmobiling and hiking trails. It is under 2 kms to the charming town of Dorset and the famous Robinson's General Store.
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4945 Hwy 117, Dorset, Lake of Bays, Ontario P0A 1E0 Canada
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Very nice place, and nice clean rooms. The hosts are lovely and they make you a fantastic breakfast. The B&B is located close to Algonquin Park, a must to visit this beautiful park. If you have some spare time, make sure you visit Robinson’s General Store in Dorset. What we call in Dutch: de winkel van Sinkel. Fantastic!
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Beate van Helden, Owner at Bread and Butter Inn
Responded Oct. 9, 2022
Thank you Rian & Will for your kind words. We sure hope to see you again in the future.
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We just spent a relaxing weekend at the Bread and Butter Inn -- a beautiful home, set on a beautiful property, surrounded by nature. The hosts Beatte and Lothar are wonderful people, so extremely welcoming and helpful. There is nothing that we would change about this BnB. We have been fortunate enough to stay in some very nice places over the years, and the Bread and Butter Inn is right up there -- absolutely first rate. ~mike & becky
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from Beate van Helden, Agency / Consultant at Bread and Butter Inn
Responded Jul. 27, 2022
Thanks Mike and Becky for your kind words. We really enjoyed your company and hope to see you again in the future.
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We had a wonderful couples weekend away. The hospitality was exceptional and the breakfast was delicious!! We had an amazing time with our friends on the atv trails near by as well as our social time at the inn. We were very pleased, that we have already booked our weekend for next year. Thank you again for a great weekend!
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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We just returned from a 3-night stay at the Bread and Butter Inn, and we have nothing but good things to say about our experience. Beate and Lothar were extremely friendly and hospitable. Our room was very nice and clean, and our bed was super comfortable! The breakfasts were all very tasty - would definitely recommend the pancakes and the eggs benedict! We also purchased an additional dinner at the B&B, which was equally exceptional. We will definitely be back!!
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Response from Beate van Helden, Agency / Consultant at Bread and Butter Inn
Responded Oct. 3, 2021
Thank you so much for your kind words. Sorry for the late reply but... Present guests always come first before paperwork. Hopefully we will see you again in the future.
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Beate and Lothar go out of their way to provide an exceptional experience at the Bread and Butter Inn. From the moment we reserved our room, Beate was available to answer any questions we might have with a friendly and gentle manner. She and her husband Lothar are perhaps the kindest hosts we have ever met and we felt like we were staying with family. The house itself is breathtaking both inside and out with lovely decorative touches and a home-away-from-home feel. You can see Beate's gorgeous taste shine through the entire house. Our ensuite room was lovely, overlooking the garden and it was very tranquil. Beate provides some nice extras in the washroom such as wipes and a hairdryer which were greatly appreciated. The breakfast was "Michelin Star" quality was a selection of choices on the menu. We had our breakfast overlooking the garden each morning. There are great spots for adventure in the local area. We visited Huntsville, Dwight Beach and hiked in Algonquin. My only complaint was that I couldn't stay for longer!…
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Beate van Helden, Agency / Consultant at Bread and Butter Inn
Responded Aug. 3, 2021
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to host you. We thoroughly enjoyed your company and hope to see you soon again.
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Labour Day weekend 2020. My Lady and I had ridden 180 miles on our motorcycles to the outskirts of Algonquin Park for the weekend, only to find out our reservations, on my credit card, at a motel I won't name, never kept them! Claimed they didn't even have them! After calling around, the owners at Bread And Butter said if we couldn't find anywhere else (on a long weekend!!), they had a pullout couch we could sleep on in the office. Shortly after, we took them up on it. Turned out to be a miracle! Ya, it was a pull out couch (which was in a den/office so it was nice!), so we didn't get to use the rooms, but the hospitality and awesome meals more than made uip for it! Beate and Lothar made us feel like we were with family through their friendly personalities and hospitality. Their friend and cook, whose name escapes me, provided both a 5 star dinner and breakfast! We got in around 9pm, and because the family who wasn't going to eat but were now hungry, and the other couple that showed up late were all hungry, Beate decided to offer us all a late dinner. Chicken breast you could cut with a spoon, roasted baby potatoes and 5 or 6 fresh veggies blew my mind. Breakfast was a combination of meat lovers and healthy alternatives combined. I would not hesitate to stay here again! It was well worth it!!!…
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Date of stay: September 2020
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We have just returned from 2 nights at the Bread and Butter Inn. The B&B is just lovely. Very clean. The room was very comfortable. Beate and Lochnar were great hosts. They could not do enough for you. Breakfasts were great. We even stayed for 2 dinners which were tasty and great value. The photos do not do this place justice.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Gorgeous views from every angle, sparkling clean and modernized bathrooms (includes a 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner, a body soap, as well as hand soap and lotion bottles by the sink), a very comfort filled environment with the fluffiest pillows that ensures you sleep like a baby! Beate, Lothar, and Lily treated us like there own children and constantly checked in to see how we were, and where we were exploring and gave us advice since we had never been to Dorset before and we had the absolute best time of our lives! But I would have to say, one of the absolute best parts of The Bread And Butter B&B was the breakfast. The variety, the quality, everything was always exceeding our expectations every single time we sat down to eat, it was definitely our experience of heaven on earth! Another one of the best parts is that the incredible hosts would always do whatever they could to accommodate to our wishes(for example, one evening we asked if we could have a fire outside and it was ready for us within a blink of an eye!). We will definitely make our trip to The Bread And Butter B&B annual!…
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from Beate van Helden, Owner at Bread and Butter Inn
Responded Sep. 8, 2020
Thank you so much for your most generous praise. We thoroughly enjoy your company and are eagerly looking forward to see you again sometime
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drpmarshall wrote a review Aug. 2020
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The house was beautiful, as were the gardens, the rooms well appointed, clean and welcoming, our hosts friendly and accommodating, and the breakfasts wonderful. Perhaps the greatest part was that Beate and her colleagues were friendly, gracious hosts, and would do whatever they could to accommodate our wishes. Bread and Butter is a B&B, not an inn, so it does not provide full meal service, but, if asked and if they could, then they would provide lunch or dinner. We had lunch for two , and dinner for seven (including three small children)---the food was made as requested in advance, wonderfully prepared, and reasonably priced. This makes it also the best restaurant in the area. We will be back.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Response from Beate van Helden, Owner at Bread and Butter Inn
Responded Aug. 24, 2020
Thank you so much for your most generous review. We certainly hope to see you again in the near future.
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Just spectacular! Stayed here for a couple nights on a trip to Algonquin. Everything is sparkling clean (bathroom, shower, bedroom), the rooms outfitted wonderfully, the breakfast the absolute best! Beate & Lothar were incredible hosts, responsive to all needs and requests, going the extra mile to ensure we were comfortable. Great value! If anything, our stay here (and the breakfasts) were the highlight of the trip!
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Response from Beate van Helden, Owner at Bread and Butter Inn
Responded Aug. 24, 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure meeting you and we hope to see you again in the future.
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CanadaOntarioMuskoka DistrictLake of BaysDorset
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bread and Butter Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Bread and Butter Inn?
Nearby attractions include Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower (3.4 km), Dorset Heritage Museum (3.2 km), and Lake of Bays Marine Museum and Navigation Society (2.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Bread and Butter Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Bread and Butter Inn?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Bread and Butter Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Pizza on Earth, Tower Bistro, and Trading Bay Dining Company.
Are there any historical sites close to Bread and Butter Inn?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Robinson's General Store (2.7 km).