On our return journeys from Kingston, Leah and I routinely detour through Prince Edward County. It’s by no means a short cut, but the scenery is nice, and the wine and hospitality are even better. We’ve commented that we’d like to go back for an overnight and stay at one of the numerous inns – so for New Year’s Eve we booked a room at the lovely Devonshire Inn On The Lake in Wellington. The Inn is situated right on the shore of Lake Ontario, flanked by a river and small waterfall.
It’s described as an Inn but it felt much more like a B&B. The relaxed atmosphere provided welcome relief from the harried pace of life in the city.
For dinner their chef prepared a four course meal, paired with wine. It was terrific from start to finish, and unlike many big city restos, they were in no hurry to shuffle us out the door so they could seat more guests. Just the way we like it.
Breakfast the following morning was also perfect – and the time nicely adjusted to a little later in the morning, letting the guests sleep in just a little more in consideration of the late night before…
We’ll definitely return to the Devonshire this summer, however I’ll have my bicycle with me. The roads in Prince Edward County, although a little rough, are too enticing not to ride.
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