About this property

Historic Setting: Bristows Inn in Elmira offers a unique stay within a historic building. The property is pet-friendly and situated on a quiet street, providing a peaceful environment. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as streaming services and free WiFi. Guests enjoy balconies with garden views and parquet floors for added comfort. Exceptional Facilities: The inn includes a terrace, lounge, and games room. Additional services include a 24-hour front desk, concierge, and free on-site parking. Local Attractions: Located 28 km from Region of Waterloo International Airport, the property is near University Stadium (15 km), Waterloo City Hall (16 km), and Centre In The Square (19 km). Guests appreciate the breakfast provided by the inn and the friendly host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

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  • Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joostina
    Denmark Denmark
    Extremely charming house & very decorative room(s), all with own bathroom & tiny fridge & coffeemaker, and spacious common areas. Shared kitchenette with microwave and lots of utensils. Good simple breakfast (yoghurt, fresh fruit, cereals, toast,...
  • Nicky
    Canada Canada
    Loved the old world charm and artistic touches. Comfy bed and linens. The old relics were interesting and charming. Thanks for the history as well. Accessing our room was easy as instructions were excellent and easy to follow. Will return.
  • Maxted
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully furnished and comfortable. I was pleased to stay on a second occasion.
  • Remy
    Canada Canada
    The staff where amazing to help in any situation and at anytime, reaching out to touch base with me and make sur all my needs where met
  • Arun
    India India
    The medieval ambience of the place. Comfy and welcoming feeling inside the inn.
  • Randy
    Canada Canada
    The room was beautiful, clean and cozy with a comfortable chair, a small fridge/freezer, a small electric fireplace, and a lovely view. There were many comfortable sitting areas both on the main floor and upstairs. The kitchen was well stocked...
  • Cindy
    Canada Canada
    Friendly and kind proprietor. Place was really cute and clean!
  • Jose
    Canada Canada
    Historical house, perfect breakfast( eggs,bacon,fruit, bread muffins,yogurt juice go on) 6 km from St Jacob’s.
  • Timothy
    China China
    Breakfast prepared by Elizabeth is excellent! From the table setting to the food. Splendid 👏👏👏
  • Julia
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very cute Inn with lovely establishment, friendly staff and delicious breakfast.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 8.3Based on 112 reviews from 1 property
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Property information

Bristow’s Inn incorporates the elegance of a classic Carpenter Gothic heritage home with small town Ontario friendliness, creating a quintessential Victorian experience. We provide quality accommodations for groups visiting the Tri-Cities. Enjoy the sound of the town clock chiming the hour, as horse and buggies drive by—all while being only 15 minutes from two world-class universities and the tech hub of Canada. With 6 well-appointed and comfortable rooms, we can accommodate groups of up to 13. We also have large indoor and outdoor dining areas, where guests can relax.

Neighbourhood information

Elmira is one of many quaint towns in Woolwich, Ontario and is only a 15-minute drive from Waterloo and a 7-minute drive from St. Jacobs. St. Jacobs and Elmira are home to the largest population of Mennonites in Canada. Often seen around town on their horse-drawn buggies. Visitors flock to St. Jacobs and Elmira for their quaint atmosphere and down-to-earth sensibilities. Both villages are famous for artisan goods and organic fare, seasonal festivals celebrating local goods, farmers’ markets and the historical buildings and establishments that remain unchanged yet functional.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
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Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Pets are allowed with a $50 pet fee.

Please inform Bristows Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.