Review of London House Bed & Breakfast in Guelph
Eco-Conscious Guelph, Ontario B&B Uses Green Habits to Pamper Guests
Aug 20, 2009
The appeal of this grand Queen Anne Revival house in Guelph starts on the outside, with lush private gardens, a pond-side patio and secluded verandah.
Rooms and Decor at London House Bed and Breakfast
Inside, a baby grand piano holds court in the parlour, accompanied by dark wood furniture and plump sofas. Modern amenities like air conditioning coexist with stately ten-foot ceilings, wide mouldings and original hardwood floors.
Seven comfortable bedrooms, three with ensuite bath, are decorated in deep jewel-tones and an eclectic mix of antiques. Friends or families can share the top floor, which has three bedrooms, a full kitchen and bathroom.
Guelph B&B Guests Enjoy Special Perks
Congenial owners and hosts Melanie and Andy McLennan coddle their guests with robes and slippers. Visitors will sleep soundly under allergy-free pure wool and pure cotton bedding. Non-toxic cleansers make bathrooms sparkle and dechlorinated filtered water sprays from every faucet.
Free wi-fi, printer use and all-day complimentary beverages secure this bed and breakfast's first class status with local and international travellers alike.
Personalized Organic Breakfast at London House
A personalized full breakfast, including handmade bread, homemade jams and organic eggs and dairy, is offered every morning. Pesticide and herbicide-free fruit is freshly sliced to order. Smokey mocha coffee is a private blend, made especially for London House B&B.
Unusual dietary preferences or allergies are happily accommodated.
Lush Gardens Surround Guelph Bed and Breakfast
The green habits of this award-winning B&B extend to the outdoors. Guests are welcome to linger in the verdant gardens, admire the soothing koi pond or relax on the shady front porch. Sheets are line-dried in the yard whenever possible, providing both environmental and aesthetic benefits.
Quirky Fact about Guelph London House B&B
The carved staircase railing in this 1893 home resembles bobbins from the Raymond Sewing Machine Company, which was the original owner's business.
Location of London House Bed & Breakfast in Guelph
London House B&B is at 80 London Road West in a leafy neighbourhood of splendid homes. Exhibition Park, directly across the road, is perfect for a morning or evening jog.The fine restaurants, lively pubs and shops of downtown Guelph are a mere five minute stroll.
Guelph is also home to two National Historic Sites. The University of Guelph is a ten minute drive, while a trip to Toronto’s Pearson International Airport takes 45 minutes. The quaint villages of Elora, Fergus and Elmira are just 30 minutes away.
Choosing accommodations that practice green habits can be part of an eco-friendly travel routine. Rates at London House range from $63.50 to $140.00 per day, depending on the number of guests and length of stay. Contact London House at 519-824-6874 or toll free 877-836-6874.
Directions on How to Get to Guelph
Cars are well directed from Highway 401. Highways 6,7,24 and Wellington Road 124 become Guelph city streets. Bus and train stations are located near Carden and Wyndham Streets.
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