The Gryphon - Prince Edward County

The only home rental in PEC with five bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms. The Gryphon is a restored 1830s Regency Cottage in a quite country location in Prince Edward County's wine district. There are 2 kitchens, multiple tables inside and out, a fire pit, a gazebo, bbq and four acres of walking space. Wildflowers, a classical garden room, a butterfly garden filled with Monarchs and Swallowtails. Close to beaches, wineries, cycling and hiking areas, this is a perfect getaway all year. This gracious century home is situated on a quite country road. The large windows look onto 4 acres of surrounding gardens. The dining areas have multiple tables for distancing. Outdoor living spaces on the porches and in the garden allow for quiet personal time as well as time to gather as a group. It is within 10 kilometers of many fine wineries, 6 kilometers from North Beach, and located on a lake (not a swimming lake) but beautiful with summer breezes. Guests will have access to the entire house which includes 5 bedrooms each with an ensuite bathroom, a powder room, a salon, a recreation room with a video unit, a large kitchen with barbeque, and two large porches, a screened in porch, and a separate library/sitting room. On the lake level, a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and screened in porch allow for guests to roam around without disturbing others. The tractor garage and tool room is off limits. The owner will leave the key for guests and will be available by phone and text. Due to travel times being unpredictable, the owner will be available on check in upon request, but generally self check in will be fine. The telephone number is on the Guest Manual. The house is in a large country garden, across the street are fields that are being farmed. There is a mixture of farmland and vacation homes up the road and around the lake. Just minutes away is some of the best dining in Canada and some internationally reknowned wineries - Norman Hardy, Cloisson Chase and Stanner are just a few. There is no public transit but the farmers are friendly and might give you a lift on their tractors. Cycling is spectacular. There are breweries and artisan shops within a few hours cycle. Prince Edward County is becoming one of the premier vacation spots in Ontario. The house is on 20 acres of natural wildlife preserve. The butterfly garden is full during July, August and September. There are turtles and birds and many types of frogs - including tree frogs.