The Colonel's Inn
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#1 of 3 B&Bs in Prescott
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This 1838 Stone Manor and 1909 Carriage House is a step back in time - to the beginning of settlement in Canada. The rooms are nicely appointed with many antiques throughout. Comfortable and close to lovely walks on The St. Lawrence River and Fort Wellington is on the corner. We have simple rooms with shared bathrooms, lovely small self contained suites with fireplaces (gas) and private opulent Loft Suite with whirlpool bath & fireplace. We have a 3 bedroom apartment on the 3rd floor which is mostly used by large families with budget in mind - sleeps 6-8. Full cooked breakfast, games room with billiard table and a lovely swimming pool round out a terrific place to stay.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Game room
Billiards
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Wifi
Outdoor pool
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Non-smoking hotel
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408 East Street, Prescott, Ontario K0E 1T0 Canada
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Somewhat walkable
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We stayed at The Colonels Inn recently. Our beautiful room, The Colonels Suite, was large and comfortable. The ensuite bathroom was like stepping back into time with its decor, but modern in its amenities. The morning breakfast was superb and cooked to perfection. An easy walk into town and especially to the Shakespeare Festival which was fabulous. I have no hesitation in recommending this BnB and the wonderful treatment you will get from your hosts.
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Date of stay: August 2017Trip type: Travelled with friends
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My wife and I reserved a room at this B&B based on reviews and endorsed by friend who acts in St. Lawrence Shakespeare. We arrived late and were warmly greeted by Mike, the proprietor. He quickly registered us and helped take our bags to our room. We haven't stayed in many B&Bs and so I didn't notice that it was a shared bath. He didn't have a room with bath available, however that night we didn't have to share the common bath. The next morning, Mike informed me that he just had a cancellation for a room with toilet and shower. We took it. Both rooms were very nice with antiques and stories. Breakfast was wonderful. Save room for the croissants and the home made cookies for dessert.
The Inn is under new management within the past year. The rooms were clean, and the pool is reported as "perfect".
We are trying to figure out when we can return. We highly recommend this Inn as well as the plays
The Inn is under new management within the past year. The rooms were clean, and the pool is reported as "perfect".
We are trying to figure out when we can return. We highly recommend this Inn as well as the plays
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Date of stay: July 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The Colonel’s Inn is simply stunning, being one of the prettiest and most imposing of the classic stone-built houses so common in Prescott.
All but one of the inn’s bedrooms on the second floor of the main house are particularly charming, each having an old world appeal with lovely antiques on display. It is true that most of these good-sized and very attractive bedrooms share just one common bathroom at the end of a long hall, and this could be a consideration for older guests who know they may be getting up a time or two during the night.
I admit to some dismay when, after walking past the open doors of these aforementioned spacious and handsomely furnished bedrooms, my husband and I were then shown into Sarah's Suite, called the Comfort Double Room With Balcony on the booking.com website. What happened?! It was as if we had left one house and entered an entirely different one.
Sarah's Suite, accessed by a lockable door from the main hall, consists of a very short, naked hallway with three doors opening from it into the three tiny rooms that are considered part of the suite. One door leads to a small, private powder room; one, kept closed at this time of year, to an enclosed, unheated porch which is, quite possibly, very nice in warm months, but this was January; and the third to a closet-like bedroom, the tiny size of which propelled my claustrophobic self into immediate anxiety mode.
Four distressingly empty picture hooks on the west wall contributed to my initial dismay. As soon as I could I stopped at the thrift store in Brockville to find and purchase four second-hand pictures to hide those empty hooks. That done, I felt a little better.
Sarah’s queen-sized bed, the head of which was against the room’s south wall during our visit, is squeezed into a space that leaves not quite a yard on one side, a little over twelve inches on the other (I measured), and just enough space at the foot to allow the door to open. On the plus side, I found this bed to be very comfortable, firm, like I like a bed to be.
However, if this room is to be let to guests, I would suggest that it be made available only to singles, not couples. A twin bed could reasonably fit in the space available, with enough room remaining to allow for a table or dresser or, at the very least, a folding suitcase rack.
An irregular alcove allows for placement of a tiny chifferobe, on top of which, by necessity, is set the tv. There is no place in the bedroom to put purse or suitcases, so we set ours on the floor in the hallway. In order for me to sleep (I’m just claustrophobic enough to make such a tight space a potential nightmare) we had to leave the door into the hallway open at night.
To conclude, I would definitely recommend the Colonel's Inn in general, if not Sarah’s Suite in particular. The inn is so pretty, and in its Christmas finery, which was still on display during our stay, the parlor and dining room were absolutely lovely.
The breakfast is tasty and the coffee unlimited. Mike is an attentive host (his wife was away for the winter holidays while we were there, so we did not meet her), and just by coincidence one of our co-guests was the Brampton Batman, which was fun. (You have not quite lived until, without advance warning, Batman steps into the dining room in full regalia and calmly says good morning.)
I would be delighted to stay at the Colonel’s Inn again, but I think that if there is a next time, I will book the room called the Colonel’s Suite (referred to as the Executive King Suite on booking.com). The colonel’s quarters’ en suite bathroom would make middle-of-the-night trips down the main hall unnecessary, and claustrophobia would definitely not be an issue! (I know, because I snuck into this spacious suite for a peek; in my defense, at the time the it was un-let and unoccupied.)
All but one of the inn’s bedrooms on the second floor of the main house are particularly charming, each having an old world appeal with lovely antiques on display. It is true that most of these good-sized and very attractive bedrooms share just one common bathroom at the end of a long hall, and this could be a consideration for older guests who know they may be getting up a time or two during the night.
I admit to some dismay when, after walking past the open doors of these aforementioned spacious and handsomely furnished bedrooms, my husband and I were then shown into Sarah's Suite, called the Comfort Double Room With Balcony on the booking.com website. What happened?! It was as if we had left one house and entered an entirely different one.
Sarah's Suite, accessed by a lockable door from the main hall, consists of a very short, naked hallway with three doors opening from it into the three tiny rooms that are considered part of the suite. One door leads to a small, private powder room; one, kept closed at this time of year, to an enclosed, unheated porch which is, quite possibly, very nice in warm months, but this was January; and the third to a closet-like bedroom, the tiny size of which propelled my claustrophobic self into immediate anxiety mode.
Four distressingly empty picture hooks on the west wall contributed to my initial dismay. As soon as I could I stopped at the thrift store in Brockville to find and purchase four second-hand pictures to hide those empty hooks. That done, I felt a little better.
Sarah’s queen-sized bed, the head of which was against the room’s south wall during our visit, is squeezed into a space that leaves not quite a yard on one side, a little over twelve inches on the other (I measured), and just enough space at the foot to allow the door to open. On the plus side, I found this bed to be very comfortable, firm, like I like a bed to be.
However, if this room is to be let to guests, I would suggest that it be made available only to singles, not couples. A twin bed could reasonably fit in the space available, with enough room remaining to allow for a table or dresser or, at the very least, a folding suitcase rack.
An irregular alcove allows for placement of a tiny chifferobe, on top of which, by necessity, is set the tv. There is no place in the bedroom to put purse or suitcases, so we set ours on the floor in the hallway. In order for me to sleep (I’m just claustrophobic enough to make such a tight space a potential nightmare) we had to leave the door into the hallway open at night.
To conclude, I would definitely recommend the Colonel's Inn in general, if not Sarah’s Suite in particular. The inn is so pretty, and in its Christmas finery, which was still on display during our stay, the parlor and dining room were absolutely lovely.
The breakfast is tasty and the coffee unlimited. Mike is an attentive host (his wife was away for the winter holidays while we were there, so we did not meet her), and just by coincidence one of our co-guests was the Brampton Batman, which was fun. (You have not quite lived until, without advance warning, Batman steps into the dining room in full regalia and calmly says good morning.)
I would be delighted to stay at the Colonel’s Inn again, but I think that if there is a next time, I will book the room called the Colonel’s Suite (referred to as the Executive King Suite on booking.com). The colonel’s quarters’ en suite bathroom would make middle-of-the-night trips down the main hall unnecessary, and claustrophobia would definitely not be an issue! (I know, because I snuck into this spacious suite for a peek; in my defense, at the time the it was un-let and unoccupied.)
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Date of stay: February 2019
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Sleeping in this lovely and cosy old house is like a journey through time. There are so many details to discover and our room was really comfortable. Chatting with the host and learning about the past was a pleasure. But what we enjoyed the most was definitely the breakfast. Creative and absolutly delicious. We can totally recommend this experience.
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The Colonel's Inn is an 1835 vintage home, carefully maintained and restored. We stayed in "Isabella's Room", a spacious room on the second floor, with an attached screened in sunroom that faced south. A marvelous place to have an early-morning coffee, obtained from the Keurig machine in the hallway. Our room did not have a private bathroom; that was "down the hall" but, since we were the only occupants on the second floor, we had all the privacy we needed. Probably as a nod to guests who had to venture to the toilet during the night, a "chamber pot " (bedpan) was provided (I'm not sure if this was the intent or if the chamber pot was part of the decor). Anyway, the bed was super comfortable and the special made-to-order breakfast superb. It started of with a fruit cup with fresh fruit and yogurt, followed by brioches and "pain chocolat", culminating is scrambled eggs with bacon, potato patty, fried mushrooms, tomato, toast, fresh orange juice and coffee. Our host was very pleasant and explained the history of the home to us. For the price, why would anyone stay in a "cookie cutter chain hotel"? Although our room faced the street, it was very quiet.
Any downsides? People with "mobility issues" might want an elevator. If the shared bathroom facilities are not to one's liking, there are rooms that have their own bathroom (we peeked!)
Any downsides? People with "mobility issues" might want an elevator. If the shared bathroom facilities are not to one's liking, there are rooms that have their own bathroom (we peeked!)
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Date of stay: June 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip:Â Our room faced south, which was great for the morning sun.
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Beautiful home located in Prescott Ontario provides first class accomodation for travellers. I stayed on my way to Vermont, and returned on my way home since it was so comfortable, and the hosts so accomodating.
Comfortable rooms and delicious breakfasts in the conservatory.
Comfortable rooms and delicious breakfasts in the conservatory.
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Date of stay: June 2017
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Stayed here for a week end while riding in the Limerick Forest. Very cosy house, the style is well cultivated to make you feel like going back in time. Isabella room is nice, loved the little "balcony" room. Looked niced on the pictures when we booked and it really is, we were ready to do without in room bathroom (shared bathroom in the corridor) and weren't disappointed at all. Breakfast was really nice too. Mike, the owner as quite a life story to tell and you should take a few minutes to ask him about his previous life as an expat. Not much to do in town, it was dead on a Saturday evening, a couple restaurants open all within walking distance.
Parking space is a little tight, but then again we showed up with car and trailer.
Parking space is a little tight, but then again we showed up with car and trailer.
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Date of stay: September 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This Inn was the highlight of a recent trip. It is at 408 East St, Prescott. The original house dates 1845 and was built by the same Colonel Wellington who built Wellington Fort nearby as a defense against the Americans across the St. Lawrence in Ogdensburg. It was renovated and expanded in 1906 with absolutely gorgeous woodwork wainscoting and panelling the like of which would never be seen in modern homes today. The décor is quite fascinating and worth a close look.
The proprietor, Mike Hudson, a newcomer to Canada, is very enthusiastic about his find. Originally from Britain, he had travelled mostly in the Far East, ending up in the Philippines, where he met and married the love of his life. (I’m a sucker for a good love story..)They decided they wanted to settle in Canada, and found this property online, did their research and bought it last winter. A very travelled and intelligent man, I am sure that he will be a real asset to his adopted new home town.
Our room was gorgeous, with a four poster king size bed, huge private bathroom, and all the lovely details one could possibly want including full bath with very modern shower coupled with antique style sink and claw foot tub, and huge towels. Also bathrobes, cable TV, and many thoughtful touches. Very high class.
The breakfast was lovely. We started with fresh fruit served in crystal , yogurt on ice, choice of many cereals, choice of many teas and coffees (perked or Keurig). The main dish was eggs and bacon beautifully sided with mushroom, tomato, and delightful crispy potato patty. Everything perfectly done and artistically presented. Also croissants, and he even toasted our own bread which my hubby needs.
Although they don’t serve dinner for individuals, they do serve for groups (prearranged). Judging by the lovely breakfast, I am sure the food would be wonderful.
One thing though, which could matter to some. Being a very old house, at this time there is no central AC, although the rooms have an AC unit in the window (which is as loud as a freight train). If you don’t want the noise, I suggest you turn it on (after closing the opening windows, and wooden blinds) while you go out to enjoy the sights and grab a bite to eat. Since the walls are very thick, the cool air should hold you when you get back. (Perhaps one day the old AC units will be upgraded to quieter ones.. hint, hint). There was also a lot of light from the transom over the door (which Mike says he will fix).
The other little thing: The property is not wheelchair accessible. (If that is an issue for you, ask if there a solution to that by writing to Mike. Their email is admin@colonelsinn.com)
Why would you want to stay in Prescott? There certainly is not much to recommend the town itself, other than the little fort and the very nice waterfront marina with little boats. And the Shakespeare event in the summer, when the town is full up and very busy (book well ahead for that time).
However Prescott is a great stopover anytime on the way to elsewhere like Upper Canada Village (in season),Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and the USA via Ogdensburg. And the drive along the #2 highway is relaxing and lovely in itself, a welcome change from the hectic 401..
The proprietor, Mike Hudson, a newcomer to Canada, is very enthusiastic about his find. Originally from Britain, he had travelled mostly in the Far East, ending up in the Philippines, where he met and married the love of his life. (I’m a sucker for a good love story..)They decided they wanted to settle in Canada, and found this property online, did their research and bought it last winter. A very travelled and intelligent man, I am sure that he will be a real asset to his adopted new home town.
Our room was gorgeous, with a four poster king size bed, huge private bathroom, and all the lovely details one could possibly want including full bath with very modern shower coupled with antique style sink and claw foot tub, and huge towels. Also bathrobes, cable TV, and many thoughtful touches. Very high class.
The breakfast was lovely. We started with fresh fruit served in crystal , yogurt on ice, choice of many cereals, choice of many teas and coffees (perked or Keurig). The main dish was eggs and bacon beautifully sided with mushroom, tomato, and delightful crispy potato patty. Everything perfectly done and artistically presented. Also croissants, and he even toasted our own bread which my hubby needs.
Although they don’t serve dinner for individuals, they do serve for groups (prearranged). Judging by the lovely breakfast, I am sure the food would be wonderful.
One thing though, which could matter to some. Being a very old house, at this time there is no central AC, although the rooms have an AC unit in the window (which is as loud as a freight train). If you don’t want the noise, I suggest you turn it on (after closing the opening windows, and wooden blinds) while you go out to enjoy the sights and grab a bite to eat. Since the walls are very thick, the cool air should hold you when you get back. (Perhaps one day the old AC units will be upgraded to quieter ones.. hint, hint). There was also a lot of light from the transom over the door (which Mike says he will fix).
The other little thing: The property is not wheelchair accessible. (If that is an issue for you, ask if there a solution to that by writing to Mike. Their email is admin@colonelsinn.com)
Why would you want to stay in Prescott? There certainly is not much to recommend the town itself, other than the little fort and the very nice waterfront marina with little boats. And the Shakespeare event in the summer, when the town is full up and very busy (book well ahead for that time).
However Prescott is a great stopover anytime on the way to elsewhere like Upper Canada Village (in season),Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and the USA via Ogdensburg. And the drive along the #2 highway is relaxing and lovely in itself, a welcome change from the hectic 401..
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Date of stay: October 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip:Â Quieter on East and North sides as away from streets.
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Mike, the owner greeted us at the door on our arrival and showed us to our room which was in an annex right next door. The room was very large, delightfully furnished and contained all that was necessary - and some more. We asked for some ice - (this is a small place with no ice machine) which he gave me in a large bowl which we kept in the fridge. He pointed out that if we needed more coffee, tea etc there were plenty of pods in the dining room and we should help ourself. At our request, Mike then recommended a couple of places for dinner within walking distance. We then had a great meal at a local pub he suggested. The next day we went for breakfast and my husband claims it was the best breakfast he had at any of the multitude of hotels we stayed at over our 3 1/2 weeks in USA and Canada. Indeed it was delicious! The inn also sported a small swimming pool, but unfortunately we were just too tired to make use of it. We then asked Mike if we could leave our car in his drive while we went for a walk for the morning and this was no trouble at all. I would not hesitate to recommend The Colonel's Inn to anyone wanting somewhere delightful and a little different to stay.
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Date of stay: September 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We booked at the last minute, check in was already closed but the owners came back to welcome us. The room was big with private bathroom and a small kitchnette. Very comfortable and clean. The building is very nice and the style is like a country House in old England...beautiful! The breakfast is very good with fresh fruits, bread, eggs, croissant, jam ecc ecc.
Higly recommended!
Higly recommended!
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Date of stay: August 2016
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Hi
Thanks for your inquiry. Sorry we don't have any cribs available.
regards
Mike Hudson
"Sarah's Suite has a sleeping porch with a queen-sized futon, which doesn't appear in the listing."Read full review
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Colonel's Inn
Which popular attractions are close to The Colonel's Inn?
Nearby attractions include Fort Wellington (0.1 km), The Blue Church (0.3 km), and Battle of the Windmills Historic Site (0.8 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Colonel's Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
What food & drink options are available at The Colonel's Inn?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to The Colonel's Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Katarina's Coffee Shop, Dragon Garden Restaurant, and Renegadz.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Colonel's Inn?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Is The Colonel's Inn located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.2 km away from the centre of Prescott.
Does The Colonel's Inn offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and conference facilities during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to The Colonel's Inn?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Fort Wellington (0.1 km).