Old Ivy Walk

We typlically avoid B & B's and I actually made the reservation thinking I was selecting a location in old town between Queen St. and the lake. Well. the Old Ivy Walk was that and more. It was a B & B and the food that Phil delivered to our room every morning, was hot, presented in a hamper, gourmet prepared and diverse; it was different every morning. You can choose to eat in your room, at the picnic pavilion in the back yard, or pack it two block to Queen's Royal Park at the lake. We choose to sit at the pavilion in the warm afternoons. It is excellent. If there was a downside to this revue, the furniture and bed in our room was not for old people; the bed couldn't be over a foot tall and the chairs no higher. We struggled getting up and down.

I highly recommend this bed and breakfast. Host was welcoming and helpful. Room was comfortable and had two arm chairs, plus a chair with a desk. Large bathroom with deep soaker tub and separate shower in our room (the General Prideaux suite on second floor). House does have air conditioning. Full breakfast delivered to your room for you to enjoy in the room, in the large garden, or take the short walk to the lake.

My wife and I enjoyed 4 nights at the Old Ivy Walk B&B. We stayed in the first floor Lady Richard's room. The only caveat is the extremely small shower corner unit. Phil was a wonderful host and was quick to answer questions regarding wineries and where he would go if looking for a specific type of wine. He is an excellent cook and each morning near 9 AM there was a tap at the door to alert us that our large surprise breakfast carton was ready. The package was placed on a tray with a plate, a thermos of coffee, along with silverware and napkins. There were two TV trays with legs that could be brought into the room on which to place your plated goods. Consider yourself very fortunate if one morning you get an excellent breakfast sandwich (English muffin, grilled ham,egg, and hollandaise sauce). Other delicious entrees were Belgium waffles, and an egg souffle. There was good coffee, yogurt, and fresh fruit. The concept is that you can take the tray and contents and eat anywhere on the patio or grounds. One final note: Phil makes the best butter tarts on the planet. They are far superior to some we purchased from well know bakeries.

Phil is an amazing host. Charming and historic property with stunning French decor. Impeccably clean and equipped. Wonderful breakfast and perfectly situated. The only place you should stay when visiting.

We had a fabulous stay at the Old Ivy Walk in May this year. The owner, Philip, greeted us on arrival, his welcome was an indication of the warm hospitality we would be receiving. Our room was very comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. The house is set in beautiful grounds, the greenery and the birds were a calming effect after a busy “tourist” day. The location is super convenient (walking distance to everything), and the easy onsite parking was helpful. We enjoyed our breakfasts each morning of our stay, a testament to Philip’s culinary skills. We have been recommending The Old Ivy Walk and hope to be back again. Thank you Philip for helping us celebrate our milestone wedding anniversary, we will always remember our stay!

The property is lovely, clean and in a perfect location. The breakfast each day was generous and of very good quality. We stayed in the Lady Richards room, which I would not recommend at all. The mattress felt like sleeping on wet sand. The bathroom was large and the bathtub was very large. But, the separate shower was a tiny, narrow, cheap plastic corner unit that only a super model could be comfortable in. For the price we paid, it was not worth it.