Bonnevue Manor - North York Industiral

Glenn Dorothy run this immaculate B B with lots of love and passion for their guests. They couldn't have made my stay any more welcoming than expected. Lovely place and the breakfasts there to die for! Absolutely delicious and both Glenn and Dorothy made sure I was safe, secure and well cared for. They provided me with excellent advice and assistance with public transport and I shall definitely be returning again. B B itself is very well situated within easy access to public transport and there are lots of small and good restaurants nearby. Very happy and pleasant stay. Thank you and greetings from Nish K London, England.

The house is located in a quiet neighbourhood. Behind the house there is a parkingspace which we liked as we felt we could leave the car there safely. You have easy acces to public transport which is a good and cheap way to get around the city. We were welcomed by Glenn who gave us a good advice on how to get to the city centre. There are a lot of small and good restaurants located very close. And finally we would like to say how much we loved the breakfast.

Our room was on the third floor. It was small, as it originally was the maids quarters, but it had everything we needed. Private bathroom with walk in shower; hot water was in abundance. There is a skylight, but the shade does not close completely, and the shade on the other window lets in a lot of light. I woke each morning way earlier than expected/wanted due to the light in my face. The bed was comfortable and the window air conditioner kept things cool;clean towels and bed service daily. Free wifi worked well; did not try the TV. Breakfast was amazing. There is the option of Continental or plate service. Multiple options of breads, butter, jam, etc. Eggs, meats, fresh fruit daily. At least a dozen kinds of tea as well as a coffee machine with latte, cappuccino, etc. available at all times. The house is in an area with many small shops and food spots near. Give @craigscookies a try. Delicious! The boardwalk is walking distance and the tram is just down the street to go into the city. We did not see the manager after our initial check in, but did not have a need too. One suggestion would be to provide info as to how to contact staff if needed.

Bonnevue Manor is described as a 'bed breakfast '; however it is totally unlike any B B or hotel we have ever stayed in! It is a Victorian urban mansion in a tree lined avenue, which has been superbly restored, and enormous care has been taken to match all the furniture, fittings and decor to the period of the property. Staying there you feel like you are personal guests of the owner staying in his country mansion which happens to be in the suburbs of Toronto. This is very appealing to an English tourist! Yet you rarely see the owner, who leaves guests to enjoy the superb accommodation. However upon arrival Glenn provides a superb brief covering the history of the house, information about transport etc, and goes out of his way to help his guests. There is no sign outside that this is a B B or hotel; it is just 33 Beaty Avenue to the passer-by. It has no need to advertise itself, as it clearly survives on personal recommendation and excellent feedback. After two weeks driving around Ontario we gave back our hire car before arriving at Bonnevue; however there is ample free parking behind the house, and had we realised how convenient this is we may have retained the car. The accommodation is excellent, clean and spacious, and there is a lovely guest sitting room on each of the two main floors. In addition our room had its own sitting area with a large comfy sofa, next to the TV. Soft classical music is played quietly and discretely in the background in the communal areas. There are also so many nice touches; an enormous bowl of chocolates in the sitting room, large tins of biscuits in the covered patio area, lots of interesting books and magazines spread around. The wifi is free and works very well. There is a self service coffee/tea station which offers an amazing 19 varieties of tea and over seven types of coffee 24 hours. Breakfast (served 8.30 to 9.30) is excellent with, in addition to hot food, an amazing variety of breads and cheeses. The time may seem a bit restrictive to some, but suited us perfectly. Although Bonnevue is in the suburbs, there is an excellent tram (street car) service along Queen Street West, with a stop just at the end of Beaty Avenue, five minutes from the Bonnevue, 25-30 minutes to Downtown. Queens Street West has many good restaurants within a short walking distance. Overall a lovely place to stay! It is a superb example of a very sympathetic restoration of a Victorian urban mansion, and a text book example of furnishing and decorating such a gem whilst accommodating all the necessary fire and safety regulations.

Glenn and staff are welcoming and excellent. The breakfasts were great and the guests there are mostly from Europe which made for some fun conversations. We had a room on the first floor, with it's own bathroom which was great. The bedroom is a little small with a window A/C right next to the nightstand. It was fine, but have a hard time giving it a 4 or 5 star. The location is in a good spot with an easy bike ride or tram to the city, about 3 kilometers away. If you rent a bike, make sure you read all the instructions as finding an empty spot to ditch your bike is a bit challenging. The bikes worked great though. Some nice shops and a lot of interesting restaurants in the area.