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Bristow's Inn

3.0 star property
Travelers gather around the outdoor firepit for s'mores or simply relax in the peaceful atmosphere of this serene countryside getaway

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Bristow's Inn in Elmira offers a tranquil retreat with an outdoor firepit and entertainment area. This smoke-free property provides WiFi and features a popular off-leash area. Guests consistently praise its peaceful setting.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Traditional Room (1) | Free WiFi

Traditional Room (1)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Traditional Single Room | Free WiFi

Traditional Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Traditional Room | Free WiFi

Traditional Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Traditional Room | Free WiFi

Traditional Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Elmira, a neighborhood in Township of Woolwich, is home to Bristow's Inn. West Montrose Covered Bridge and Waterloo Visitor & Heritage Information Centre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Laurel Creek Conservation Area and Elora Quarry Conservation Area. Waterloo Central Railway and Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics are also worth visiting.
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80 Arthur St S, Township of Woolwich, ON, N3B 2N4

What's nearby

  • St Jacob's Country Playhouse - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • The Mennonite Story - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • West Montrose Covered Bridge - 7 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Maple Syrup Museum of Ontario - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • St Jacobs Farmers Market - 10 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Kitchener Station - 21 min drive
  • Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fritter Co - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rural Roots Brewing Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Harvest Moon - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Bristow's Inn

Guesthouse located in Elmira
Consider a stay at Bristow's Inn and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a firepit, and an outdoor entertainment area. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and gas grills
  • An off-leash area and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Bristow's Inn have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Mini fridges, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping (for a fee)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 50.44 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: CAD 200

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 50.44 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping fee: CAD 40.00 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Bristow's Inn Guesthouse
Bristow's Inn Township of Woolwich
Bristow's Inn Guesthouse Township of Woolwich

Frequently asked questions

Is Bristow's Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 50.44 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bristow's Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Bristow's Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bristow's Inn located?

Located in Elmira, this guesthouse is 2 mi (3.3 km) from St Jacob's Country Playhouse and 2 mi (3.3 km) from The Mennonite Story. Maple Syrup Museum of Ontario and St. Jacobs Scoolhouse Theatre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Bristow's Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bristow Inn is a unique accommodation. I loved that it was central to many of the amenities in Elmira, especially the Woolwich Memorial Centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place- every little detail and special piece of it is unique and special. Very comfortable and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent accommodations, nice breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super stay- awesome breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrii

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at Bristow's Inn with my family and found the entire property immaculately clean, from the polished floors to the fresh linens in the cozy guest room. The check-in and check-out process was seamless and well-organized, with clear instructions and timely communication that made settling in and departing effortless.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great, quiet stay, exactly what we were looking for. I love the historical house, the room was spacious and comfortable. We ate takeout barbecue on the outdoor patio!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and had a few extras like a fridge in the room with some cans of drinks and water bottles as well as use of a kitchenette downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location…comfortable room…breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old heritage home. Cleanliness excellent. Location very good to everything…host very engaging and an historian in his own right.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Everything was wonderful, easy to get in and out. Clean room and good breakfast. The only thing I would like to see is at least 1 rack to put luggage on, 2 would be fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Domenico

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Felt like home. Perfect location, close to St Jacobs, Elora, Fergus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely LOVED my stay at Bristow’s Inn. It was comfortable and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming

We had a great night at the inn. I appreciate the cleanliness and fresh sheets. There’s no funky smell in the room. The inn was very charming and we even met other guests during breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful historic home with so much charm. Our room was so beautiful and comfortable. Hosts were so kind and accommodating. Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and comfortable. The furnishings included information on the builder and owners. The breakfast supplies were good and included cereal, yogurt, bagels, juice and a Keurig coffee maker. W would stay again the next time in the Kitchener-Waterloo area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Very kind and personable staff - both in person and through text messages.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. We were unable to enjoy the breakfast as it was scheduled for 8 to 10 a.m. which later than our planned departure to get to the St. Jacob's Farmer's Market for it's opening time at 7:00 a.m. An earlier offering of the breakfast would have been better for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A unique,Cozy Inn

This inn is truly unique, featuring a classic Victorian style with carefully curated interior decor and a strong sense of homeliness. The rooms are clean and tidy, and the breakfast is plentiful and nutritious, making the stay especially pleasant. The only downside is that the air conditioning is a bit noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy check in, very friendly owner and staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. Lovely home with beautiful rooms. Would definitely recommend to anyone staying in this area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pramod

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old antique house very clean. Good continental breakfast. Close to Elora downtown. We loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed at this property for the first time. We stayed for 2 nìghts in the Fall. My husband loves hisyory and antiques. Thus, we gave this inn a try. It is a beautiful historic property. Pictures on the wall tells the history of the house. Interior decorations also reflect its time in history. This inn is clean and quiet. The only thing I don't like is the squeaky beds in our room and the thinly covered top half of the window with lacey materials. The sunrise literally wakes you up.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lanlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house with a bus stop nearby, also lots of parking space. The host is super friendly and responsive. The breakfast is great served with simple but tasty bread and cereal. Little fridge has water provided which is super nice and thoughtful. Thank you very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful heritage house with authentic feel but modern amenities. Welcoming. We enjoyed the touches that gave us a sense of the family and its pride in the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generous breakfast options. It was nice chatting with other travellers at the breakfast table, swapping life stories
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025