Gatekeeper's Retreat

Tucked on Lakeshore Road in Old Town Niagara‑on‑the‑Lake, right on the Niagara wine route. This intimate bed & breakfast sits minutes from the Shaw Festival Theatre and a short drive to Lake Ontario, in the heart of the Niagara wine region.

A European‑flair facade and limestone portico set the tone for a stylish, cozy stay. Inside find a grand staircase, a mezzanine library with wingback chairs and a fireplace, and tastefully decorated rooms—each air‑conditioned with ensuite bathrooms and separate sitting areas. The Hermitage offers its own private living room and direct garden access for a quieter escape.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi and free self‑parking on site. Unwind in the ivy‑fringed garden and stone terrace, browse the loose tea library, or challenge a friend at the oversized chess table by the mezzanine TV. A tour desk can help you plan winery visits and local excursions; elevators and accessible features are available.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property and luggage storage make short stays and small group visits easy.

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily in an elegantly dressed breakfast room—think inspired morning plates and a beloved loose tea library. There’s also an on‑site restaurant for later meals, with menus that nod to the region's wine‑country flavors.