The Austin Bedroom
The Ashley Bedroom
The Dining Room
The Foyer
The Sitting Room
The Front Entrance
The Southeast Facade
The Northeast Garden
Original Front
Arrival at Haslemere House
The Balustrade
A Spring Day
The Poolside Garden
The Swimming Pool
Chancery Promenade
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46 Cameo Street, Oakville, Ontario L6J 5Y1
Phone: 905 337 3085
E-mail: Click here to E-mail us
Your hosts: Alex and Sheila Roche
Treat yourself to a bed and breakfast in Oakville at our charming c. 1908 English Arts & Crafts manor home with interesting history set in an attractive garden in a beautiful residential area of South East Oakville and steps from Chancery Promenade on Lake Ontario, only 5 minutes to downtown Oakville.
This elegant home was the original estate house on ten acres of land extending from Lakeshore Road to Lake Ontario. A quiet residential area has now been built around the house, however it still retains much of its original charm and atmosphere. Stone balustrades border a raised patio leading to the front door, where guests are welcome to sit and enjoy the gardens. For your rest and relaxation you may read the morning paper and sip an extra cup of coffee in the library. Guests may enjoy playing the baby grand piano or walking along the shore of nearby Lake Ontario.
Ample complimentary parking is available. Smoking is not permitted in the house.
Languages Spoken:
English and some French.
Bedrooms:
The large air-conditioned bedrooms are tastefully decorated. One, with an ensuite bathroom, has a four-poster king-size bed; another, with a queen-size bed and a twin, has a lovingly restored private bathroom. Cosy up in rooms equipped with quality sheets, and goose down duvets in winter or cotton coverlets when summer arrives. Rooms have their own T.V., good reading lights, alarm clocks and desks. Internet access is available for laptop users. Tea, coffee and cookies are available in the bedrooms.Quality linens, towels and toiletries and a hairdryer are provided. An iron and ironing board are available on request.
Breakfast:
Enjoy breakfast in the grand dining room. Hearty and delicious breakfasts are served in a gracious setting overlooking the garden. Breakfast is served from the following selection:
- Fresh fruits, fresh fruit salad, juices, Orange Julius.
- Home baked multigrain bread, muffins, croissants, baguettes and scones
- Hot or cold cereals.
- Baked French toast or buttermilk pancakes.
- Boiled, scrambled, poached or fried eggs with Canadian bacon, tomatoes, mushrooms.
- Cheese, yogourt, a selection of home made or local jam, marmalade and honey.
- Breakfast comes with tea, herbal tea or fresh roasted coffee.
Rates and Reservations :
| Prices: | Single | $80 to $110 Canadian funds |
| Double | $125 to $155 Canadian funds |
The rates include breakfast. Payment may be made by cash, Traveler's cheque or Visa.
E-mail: Contact B&B via email giving your name, address, phone number, arrival date, total number of nights, number of people, number of rooms.
Or phone 1 905 337 3085.
Cancellation Policy:
| Cancellations accepted without charge up to 48 hours prior to confirmed arrival date. If less than 48 hours notice is given, you will be charged $50 a day. No shows will be charged full rate. |
Activities:
Oakville has beautiful parks and trails, two natural harbours, a heritage area with historic buildings, theatres and galleries, and many golf courses. The annual Waterfront Festival, Jazz Festival, and the Festival of Classics are just a few of the events Oakville hosts each year.
Also close to:
- An extensive selection of excellent restaurants and shops
- Sheridan College, Appleby College
- Erchless Estate Museum
- Excellent train and bus service (bus stop is 2 minutes from Haslemere House)
- Lester B. Pearson International Airport is 32km (19 miles) and 25 minutes
- Toronto is 37 km (23 miles) 26 minutes by car
- Royal Botanical Gardens 35 km (22 miles) 29 minutes by car
- Kitchener (Octoberfest) 77 km (48 miles) about 55 minutes
- St. Jacobs and the Mennonite shopping areas about 90 km (56 miles) about 1 hour
- Niagara Falls 95km (59 miles) about 1 hr
- Niagara on the Lake with Shaw Festival and wine growing and tasting regions 92 km (57 miles) about 1 hr
- Stratford Festival Theatres 120 km (75 miles) 1 hr 25 minutes
Haslemere House is listed in the Ulysses Guide to Bed & Breakfasts.
Pets:
We are unable to accept guests’ pets.
Check In - Check Out Times:
Normal check in time is 3.00 – 6.00 pm. Please contact us if other arrangement is required. Check out time is 11.00 a.m.
Comments from Guests:
“Haslemere House is way top on our list of B & B’s and we highly recommend it. Thanks again, we will always remember our stay with you.”
“This is an oasis of tranquility. Beautiful home and gardens. Thanks for all your support Sheila and Alex”
“Thank you Sheila and Alex for a wonderful B & B experience. We had never stayed at a B & B before and were very pleasantly surprised. Your home is beautiful and inviting and your attention to detail makes it extra special. We enjoyed your spirit of hospitality and the breakfasts very much too. Thank you.”
“Grand home and great hospitality. Wonderful food. Our time with you has been a joy, – looking forward to a repeat visit.”
“La perfection a un nom: Haslemere. Congratulations and thank you.”
“This was absolutely amazing. Best B & B we have ever been to. Thank you.”
“Tremendous hospitality and a stunning home. Thank you so much.”
Directions:
Take the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) to Exit 123 ( Ford Drive), Exit south, cross Lakeshore Road, then turn left on Bennington Gate and right onto Cameo Street.