I haven’t travelled much within Ontario, having been born and raised here. Isn’t that alway the way with travellers though? We search for foreign languages, tastes, smells and comforts but I for one, never think of exploring my own country let alone province – unless it’s to visit with family.
I’m not related to anyone at 野薔薇溫泉度假酒店, but somehow that’s what the resort felt like to me – like visiting a favourite Aunt’s home in the country.
Located an easy few hours drive north of Toronto on Lake Simcoe Jackson’s Point; The Briars is homey, comfortable, welcoming and unpretentious. It doesn’t matter how you dress, what you do or even how luxurious the linen is. It’s the perfect place to get away from it all with friends and family and just be yourself. To curl up by the fire or steal away to a private little nook and read a book with a cup of tea or just waste the day away putting together a jigsaw puzzle in the front room.
我們週末的小屋之家
I had the opportunity to stay in one of their cute cottages, the “Chip Shot” overlooking Lake Simcoe with 3 other travel writer friends.
Our cottage had a lovely living room area, 2 bedrooms (with 2 beds in each room), 2 full baths, a small kitchen area with bar fridge, sink, microwave, dishes and free wi-fi. We had all the comforts of home that we could ask for including a killer view from our back porch. Each time I looked out onto the back deck I would think how beautiful it would be to return in the summer so that we could actually sit outside and enjoy it. I’m told that you can kayak right off of the beach in front of your cottage!
我們晚上在客廳裡笑著說， （噓） drinking, staying up late and just enjoying each others company – late nights with girl talk in front of the wood burning fire – a perfect girls weekend retreat.
The great thing about staying in the cottages is that you have the maximum of quiet and privacy and even though you aren’t at the main resort you don’t need to drive your car back and forth or worry about cooking any meals. Shuttle service is quick, easy and very friendly courtesy of John and Dan of Guest Services. Dining plans are available in most of their packages.
野薔薇溫泉度假酒店歷史悠久
它的歷史可以追溯到1819年，最初是Bourchier家族的住所，直到1898年Dr. Frank Sibbald博士和他的侄女Bessie接管了這處房產。今天，莊園屬於他們的後裔，住在門樓的約翰和芭芭拉·西伯爾德及家人。
History is everywhere at the Briars Resort – it’s in the architecture, in the decor, in the fields, in the trees and in the stories…Attend the “History Room” tour and you will hear the stories from Mrs Sibbald herself as well as see the many antiques on display including the journal of Dr. Frank Sibbald. Wander through the many halls of the main house, go up and down the stairs and explore…It’s like a maze where everywhere you look there is a piece of family history. You are in the Sibbald family home after all.
活動嘉豪和所有包括
Ski-fari, Yoga, Zumba, Horse-drawn Sleigh Rides, Photography walkabout all are free of charge and I wanted to do them all but I had to choose wisely. I highly recommend both the sleigh ride and the photography walk – Brian, is a photographer and an artist and will guide you along the trails and woods that surround the property and show you where, and how to get that perfect photo.
In my opinion The Briars should not be thought of as an upscale, luxury spa resort – so don’t go there thinking that’s what it is. It’s a very beautiful, comfortable, historic estate with modern spa facilities. There are issues but they are very minor such as a chip in the bathroom sink but as long as you arrive with the proper frame of mind you’ll love the warm welcoming staff and beautiful peaceful surroundings.
Go there looking to relax, unwind and get cozy – I’ll meet you by the fire.
布雷爾斯Spa度假酒店
55 Hedge Road R.R. 1, Jackson’s Point, ON,
NA免費電話：1-800-465-2376 |電話：905-722-3271
注意：我是來賓 野薔薇溫泉度假酒店 和 中央縣旅遊。所表達的正面和/或負面的觀點完全是作者的觀點，並不反映所獲得的賠償。
閱讀有關我們在Simcoe湖上進行冰釣冒險的信息：
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