Bushy House B&B / Merton Suite (License #089-2017)

Room in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada

  1. 2 beds
  2. Private attached bathroom
Stay with Jodie
  1. Superhost
  2. 12 years hosting

Listing highlights

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Unbeatable location

100% of guests in the past year gave this location a 5-star rating.

Room in a bed and breakfast

Your own room in a home, plus access to shared spaces.
Bushy House is a colonial style cottage nestled in a ravine garden just outside historic Old Town. The Merton Suite is one of two generous suites we provide. It has a sunny aspect in the morning, looking out toward the garden and forest, with many birds visiting the feeder. We have a bird book & binoculars in the room, if you need! The suite has a gas fireplace , which is lovely when the temperatures drop. A full breakfast is delivered to your room or on your own deck: slow down, and - enjoy.

The space
At Bushy House, we have created a space for you to get away, regroup and slow down. The B&B suites are quiet and tasteful, and include fireplace and seating area, kichenette, and ensuite. Nonsmoking. Wifi is available and TV/DVD/VCR is provided. The Merton Suite can be made up as two twin beds or as a king-sized bed. There are two sitting chairs, near the bed, in front of the fireplace. Out on your deck, you can enjoy the quiet of the forest and the many birds that frequent our area, as you sip one of our local wines or enjoy the delicious breakfast we have prepared.

Guest access
Your hosts live in the house, and are available for any questions or concerns. Otherwise, access is limited to the designated B&B areas within the house and all the gardens about. The kitchenettes in the suites are suitable for your own cold lunch or snack preparation, but not for cooking. The Merton Suite shares an entrance with the Lewis Suite, separate from the host entrance.

During your stay
Interaction with the hosts is generally limited to the serving of breakfast, casual exchanges of enquiries, and spontaneity in the gardens. We are a friendly family, but try to give you some privacy as well.

Other things to note
Our B&B Is located on an acreage, which benefits from a stand of trees in the rear garden, and public parks adjacent. We have a few of our own fruit trees and vegetable garden, and we keep bees on the outer edges of the property. We are minutes walk from the local Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings, and we raise our own chickens. Niagara is rich in orchards and vineyards, with fruit stands in abundance all through the week. This means you can be assured that we use local and fresh in our delicious breakfasts, served to your suite or out on the patios overlooking the garden. You will see many birds in the forest glade and garden as you breakfast. There are many wineries throughout the peninsula, ranging from small family enterprises to large established names. Wine tours are a lovely way to spend an afternoon, whether you do it yourself or with the benefit of an informative and fun tour guide company. There are several in the area; do ask if you need some recommendations.
All pricing includes the 13% HST and a 3% Municipal Accommodation Tax.

What this place offers

Wifi
Free parking on premises
TV
Air conditioning
Indoor fireplace
Unavailable: Lock on bedroom door

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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 106 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
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Neighbourhood highlights

Niagara-on-the-Lake is a beautifully historic small town, surrounded by vineyards and many world-class wineries. It is home to the Shaw Festival, running plays in three theatres April - October. It is the site of the first capital of Upper Canada, and figured strongly in the war of 1812 and the Underground Railway. It is just down the road from the world-famous Niagara Falls along the beautiful parkway, but is a welcome respite from the press of crowds and tourism found there. The centre of town is marked by the clock cenotaph, surrounded by beautiful flowers and quaint shops and restaurants and streets to stroll. Bushy House is on the outskirts of the Old Town, and there are parks and woodland walks to the beach just 10 minutes from our door. Concerts and other special events can be found in several wineries in the region, and bicycling (rentals, or bring your own) is VERY popular. There are lake and river views at many spots - how about stopping for a picnic?

Meet your host

Superhost
230 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
12 years of hosting
My work: B&B and Cottage Rental owner/operator, artist.
Speaks English
Lives in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
I am an artist who works primarily in clay, lives creatively, and runs a successful B&B and cottage rental. My husband, David, is an architect (Parker Architects). He & I make breakfasts together, so they are truly a creative (and delish) affair! That's good for you... We are Christians, and strive to live that out with respect, in relationship, and with integrity. And thankfulness. I SO enjoy my book group; throw myself into lots of gardening, and tending the chickens (the 'girls') and our bees (the 'ladies'). Our town of NOTL is small and quaint; we raised our kids here and have some great friendships that set us firmly in this place. Life expands even more as we have formed many friendships with some of the Jamaican seasonal workers who labour in the orchards and vineyards around us. I have even had opportunity to visit some of them and their families in 'back-roads' Jamaica. Our other travels include heading to Western Canada a couple of times a year, where we can connect with family and long-time friends. My sister (Karen Biko) is a painter living in Calgary. Karen & I love to get in the studio together - great energy, making monoprints, etc. (We always watch at least a few movies in the evenings, too.) I do love movies/stories, and knitting (often at the same time - even when there are subtitles). Winter is the best time for such, and that is when I am most in the studio! My studio partner here is my brother-in-law, Andy - also a potter. We hold a Craft Sale once a year at the beginning of December. It's a fun event! However, I usually have stock all year 'round - so DO check out our in-house 'Bushy House Shop' for a gift or two... In case you are wondering, food is also a good thing, and we have our share of local seasonal yummies around us at farm stands in every direction. I'll tell you which ones are my favourites: another opportunity to take some of Niagara home with you... And don't get me started on what music I love: Mozart to Bill Munroe to Van Morrison to Talking Heads to Bear's Den - and a lot of in between. Let's talk!

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
2 guests maximum
No pets
No parties or events
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm