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One of the best bed and breakfasts in Orangeville Ontario,
as recommended by Janette Higgins.

Southwestern Ontario

Unto the Hills Bed and Breakfast

Don and Lynne Laverty R. R. 1 (Third line and 15th Sideroad) Orangeville, Ontario Canada, L9W 2Y8
Phone: 519-941-2826
Beautiful house, amazing views and hospitable hosts all add up to a fine B&B experience.


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Review by Janette Higgins

author of The Best Places to B&B in Ontario: A Selective Guide

Six editions of the book were published to critical and popular acclaim. Janette now publishes her B&B reviews and holiday reports online.

Note 1 to reader: Every Ontario bed and breakfast receives my consideration. I travel incognito, pay where I stay and write reviews of the top 5%. Here is one I recommend. Janette Higgins

There’s a ‘feel good’ factor at Unto the Hills Bed and Breakfast which makes it a perfect destination B&B. If you’re looking for time out from a hectic schedule, I suspect a stay here will lift your mood and provide enough warm memories to sustain you for the next onslaught of whatever life has on offer. Recent young guests were teary-eyed when they departed – hosts Don and Lynne Laverty have that effect on people.

Just an hour northwest of Toronto, this bed and breakfast sits atop one of the Hockley Hills at the foot of the renowned Niagara Escarpment with (truly) awesome views stretching for up to 50 kilometres. There’s even a well-maintained single-hole golf course. The French country-style house was designed by the Lavertys especially for B&B and built by quality-conscious Mennonites. Don’s engineering background came in handy – they even have a geothermal heating and cooling system ensuring a comfortable stay for guests year-round.

On arrival I was greeted warmly by the outgoing Lynne. It’s shoes off at the door, please, but Lynne provides non-skid socks and a handy bench. Beyond the spacious foyer I glimpsed the inviting guest sitting room with walkout to a deck. As I was shown around I saw that there was a refreshment area at one end of the formal dining room – guests can just help themselves to various drinks and homemade cookies. Also, those with allergies will be happy to learn there are no pets.

There are four guest bedrooms but only three in use at any one time. Each room has stylish décor and well-thought-out amenities. All have en suite bathrooms, air tubs with showers, two comfortable chairs, small electric woodstove-like fireplaces and inspiring views through large windows. The queen-bedded Dorothea Room is on the main floor near the front door and the view is across fields to distant woods. Upstairs the periwinkle-blue Hockley Room has a queen bed and wicker furniture. Two other rooms have king beds that can be made up as twins and both have walkouts to a shared balcony. The Relessey is the most expensive with a subdued gold and taupe colour scheme and two ostrich-covered leather chairs. Its air tub is designed for two..…

Next morning Lynne cooked and Don delivered. Their good humour was infectious. Turns out they’d just celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary – clearly a successful union. We had a choice of juice, fresh fruit cup, homemade muffins and raisin scones followed by Lynne’s specialty; an omelette, that’s really more like a crepe, stuffed with sauteed apples and sprinkled with cheese and shaved toasted almonds. Another day, French toast, pancakes or quiche could be on the menu. After, Don and Lynne take photos of their guests but are sensitive that some would prefer not. That would be me – since I travel incognito I don’t want my picture on view anywhere!

Note 2 to reader: I appreciate your support of the continuation of my research by letting the hosts know you read my review of their bed and breakfast on this bbontario website. Many thanks! Janette Higgins, Travel Writer

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S $110, D $110-175 (no taxes)
Hosts prefer 2-night minimum on long weekends

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Restrictions:

not suitable for children; smoking outside only (garden bench); no guests' pets

Facilities:

3 bedrooms out of 4 rented at any one time. All en suite bathrooms with air tubs/showers. Two rooms with queen beds and 2 rooms with king/twin beds. Sitting area in each room. Guest living room; guest deck; refreshment bar; TV available on request; one hole of golf with 265 yard drive to green (now that's different!)

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Location:

On the Niagara Escarpment in the Hockley Hills. Orangeville is 15-20 minute drive. Bruce Trail is nearby.

Directions:

From Hwy 10 at Orangeville turn right on Hockley Road (County Rd. 7). Drive 6.6 kms to 3rd line. Turn left and drive 3.7 kms to the 15th sideroad. Turn right. B&B driveway is immediately on your left.

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