Other lodging options
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Sandbanks Provincial Park
R.R.#1, Picton, Ontario
613-393-3319
Distance to Crystal Palace: 18 km
Giant sand dunes and golden beaches form two of the largest freshwater baymouth sandbars in the world here, on the shores of Lake Ontario.
Farm Vacations
Blossom Ridge Farm Vacation
Host: Jen Ackerman
1191 South Big Island Road, Demorestville, Ontario
613-885-3510
Distance to Crystal Palace: 20 km
Enjoy a peaceful, private setting on 97 acres of fields & woods overlooking natural marshlands on Big Island. Blossom Ridge is a 4 bedroom farmhouse decorated with country charm offering a private in-ground swimming pool, a 4-person hot tub, and an enclosed play area for children.
Fiddlehead Farm East Wing Rental
978 Fish Lake Road, Demorestville, Ontario
613-476-2391
E-mail: EastWing@Fiddlehead-Farm.ca
Distance from the Crystal Palace: 14 km
Fiddlehead Manor’s East Wing is the perfect place to enjoy the beauty of the county. Our 160 year old manor home sits atop a hill overlooking our 128 acres of farm and forest as well as the elegantly calm Fish Lake. Our farm is a working organic garden and mixed livestock operation. Rates are standard at $400 (3 bedrooms) – $300 (2 bedrooms) for the three days of the Cheese Festival. Per week 2 bedrooms are $800 and 3 bedrooms are $1,000.
Holly Hock Farm Vacation
Host: Jen Ackerman
130 Walmsley Road, Milford, Ontario
613-885-3510
Distance to Crystal Palace: 13 km
Peaceful, private setting on 165 acres of woods and fields, but convenient to shopping, fine dining and Sandbanks Provincial Park. This 150 year old farmhouse has been renovated inside and out, and decorated with country charm.
Loyalist Jams Farmhouse
Host: Judy Zeleny
1534 County Road 17, Milford, Ontario
613-476-4939
E-mail: zelenyellisfarms@gmail.com
Distance to Crystal Palace: 10 km
Rates are $170 per night for the complete house which includes 2 queen size bedrooms and bunk beds, no minimum stay in June. Price includes continental breakfasts and taxes! Breakfasts will include asparagus quiche, fruit scones with homemade jams from Loyalist Jams and fruit in season. Great place to be shared by more than one family. 10% discount for a 2-night stay and a 15% discount for 3 or more night stay for Festival goers.
Hotels/Motels
Village Comfort Inn
349 Main Street, Wellington, Ontario
1-800-524-6980
E-mail: villagecomfortinn@gmail.com
Distance to Crystal Palace: 19 km
A lakeside motel situated on the shores of Lake Ontario in the quaint village of Wellington. Walking distance to restaurants and shops. Rates are $110 per night for a queen room and $150 for a king room with a private veranda facing the water. Rates are based on double occupancy.
Resorts
Sunrise Cottage Resort *
Hosts: Dave and MaryLynn Ashton
15841 Loyalist Pkwy RR#2, Bloomfield, Ontario
613-399-3914, 866-878-5633
E-mail: sunrisecottageresort@bellnet.ca
Distance to Crystal Palace: 15 km
Waterfront resort offering 2 bedroom well appointed cottages. Rates starting at $125 plus HST per night for up to 4 people. 2-night minimum stay.
Vacation Homes and Suites
County Holiday Homes
11682B Loyalist Parkway, Picton, Ontario
1-866-576-5993
E-mail: info@countyholidayhomes.com
Let us help you find a suitable home, cottage, or suite for your stay. Visit our website to see view the various properties that we manage. Minimum 2-night stay.
Fancy Free in the County
Host: Sandy Abbott
42 Mary Street, Picton, Ontario
613-476-5544
E-mail: abbott.agency@sympatico.ca
Distance to Crystal Palace: less than 1 km
Minutes from Main Street shops and restaurants, private garden patio, continental breakfast provided, complimentary wine for festival goers.
Sandbanks Vacations / County Vacation
57 Main Street, Bloomfield, Ontario
1-877-399-2508 / 613-393-2424
E-mail: hello@countyvacation.com
Vacation rentals of cottages and executive vacation homes throughout Prince Edward County, Wine and specialty tours, group and corporate event planning, bike, canoe and kayak rentals, and much more. If you are planning on attending The Great Canadian Cheese Festival in 2012, give Sandbanks Vacations a call and let us plan your whole weekend for you.
The Sandbox Cottage
80 Prinyers Cove, Picton, Ontario
416-260-3417
E-mail: anna@thesandboxcottage.ca
Distance to Crystal Palace: 27 km
Located in beautiful Prinyer’s Cove, just a few minutes drive east of Lake on the Mountain, this cottage is a fully winterized two bedroom home. Good swimming and a dock from which to launch your boat, canoe or kayak. Ideal setting for the naturalist with lots of waterfowl and plenty of opportunities for birding. The famous Fifth Town Artisan Cheese, The Cider Company and Waupoos Winery are all on the same peninsula. Discounted rates are available to those participating in or volunteering with The Great Canadian Cheese Festival! $600 for the entire week!
Twin Birch Cottages
Hosts: Dianne Daigle and Graham Kitching
137 Main Street, Wellington, Ontario
613-399-2250
E-mail: twinbirchcottages@KOS.net
Distance to Crystal Palace: 18 km
Five new fully equipped cottages and one overnight guest suite on West Lake shoreline. Fifteen minutes to famous Sandbanks Provincial Park. Docking facilities and boat rentals. Starting at $895 per week for 1 or 2 bedroom; $995 per week for 3 bedroom cottage; $115 per night for Guest Suite.
Wellness and Retreats
Saraswati
1280 Fry Road RR8, Picton, Ontario
613-476-5444
E-mail: saraswatispa@gmail.com
Distance to Crystal Palace: 8 km
We offer a serene and relaxing environment in a picturesque country setting with 3 suites to choose from and indoor motorcycle parking. Far infrared sauna, Moor Mud and Himalayan Salt baths, body wraps, massage by appointment.
Rates are $99 to $139 per night plus HST and include full breakfast. Wellness Retreats 3-7 nights are also available – advance booking only.
