The Inn is truly amazing. Was a private home and an inn and then a home for "wayward" boys, during which time it was trashed. The current owner has revived the place in a quirky Victorian glory. The furniture, fittings and decor are all very nice. Gardens left and right of the house have a formal-ish design, but are left slightly overgrown, which makes them comfortable and inviting. The proprietor himself was not on scene. Two young men, an employee and his friend, plus two delightful Scotties, hosted us. Breakfast was elegantly prepared and served in a formal style dining room. Coffee was perfect. Advice on further navigating Ontario in the infrastructure (ie, road construction) era, was most useful. Be aware that this is NOT an upscale spa-like experience, but more a comfy b&b with many casual aspects. The dogs greet visitors at the back gate. Shoes are left in the kitchen. Unmodernized windows are propped with sticks. Our bedroom door could be secured only from the inside, and that with a simple hook. But the room and bathroom were comfortable, if not spacious, and the relaxed atmosphere was infectious, so overall our short time there was delightful. The neighborhood of the Inn has a sketchy feel to it, but then, not much of Cornwall is all that appealing. We walked in the evening to a restaurant, of which there are only a few (most of the closed on Monday), and the city had kind of a barren feel to it. But not any sense of danger. And maybe we just missed the overall charm of the town. But the Inn has a charm that's worth the visit.
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