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Muskoka
certainly has no shortage of excellent places for a
“sleep-over”. The region boasts some of the country’s
top resorts, and has a lot to offer those seeking a break…
without having to break the bank.
If
you’re looking for some extra-special personal service, you
can’t do much better than booking into one of the more than
50 Bed and Breakfast establishments that dot the region.
B&Bs are in fact experiencing something of a renaissance
in Muskoka and are fast becoming a popular alternative to
hotels and motels. Ranging from family run cottage affairs to
luxurious farmhouses, there’s a Muskokan B&B to match
any budget.
One
fine example of the Muskoka B&B experience is Finch
House in Gravenhurst. This beautiful 1880s home – easy
to spot due to its distinctive 1880's green and white
"stick style" construction – has been completely
restored without the loss of any of its period grace or charm.
Each of the property’s three guest rooms – each with an
ensuite bathroom – get plenty of sunlight, but if you’re
looking for some company while you enjoy the sunshine, a
comfortable sun room is available for use by all guests. As
well as socializing over a full breakfast – including fresh
baked goods from the B&B’s own kitchen – guests can
mingle any time of day or night in the property’s large
living room.
If
you can drag yourself away from the pampering you’ll receive
from hosts Mary and
Mark Finch, you’ll find you’re ideally located to
enjoy the many attractions available in Gravenhurst.
Finch
House is an easy walk to Bethune House, the birth place of Canadian legend Norman Bethune, as
well as the Opera House
– home to countless excellent shows and performances
year-round. A short stroll will also take you to the
Gravenhurst Bay, the home port of the historic RMS Seqwun steamship, and
Main Street, with its many shops and boutiques, is just
minutes away.
A
stay at Finch House costs from $100 - $110 per room per night,
depending on the room chosen (for example, a room with a queen
bed and Jacuzzi costs $110, while a queen with a clawfoot tub
costs $100).
For
further information, contact: Finch House B&B, 190 Mary
Street North, Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1H1; phone 705-687-5942, or
e-mail mmfinch@muskoka.com
For
details of other B&B accommodation in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka
Bed and Breakfast Association’s website at www.bbmuskoka.com
Another
useful website is www.bbontario.com
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