Boasting a garden and views of quiet street, The 1885 Suites is a guest house set in a historic building in Picton, 48 km from Empire Theater. This guest house offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. When staying at the guest house, guests can use private entrance. All units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, bathrobes and a desk. Units come with a kettle and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, while some rooms also feature a fully equipped kitchen fitted with a dishwasher. At the guest house, the units include bed linen and towels. Sandbanks Provincial Park is 19 km from The 1885 Suites, while Hell Holes Nature Trails & Caves is 37 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Picton

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • L
    Logan
    Canada Canada
    Barry went above and beyond to ensure a wonderful stay! One of the best accommodation bookings I’ve ever experienced!
  • Lyndsay
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful house, enjoyed sitting in the garden. Friendly, helpful host
  • A
    Angela
    Canada Canada
    Location was perfect; 15 minutes to Sandbanks and walking distance to restaurants and the main street. The suite appeared exactly as online, which was a wonderful surprise. Our host Barry, was warm, genuine and a delight to talk with. Even though...
  • Evelyn
    Canada Canada
    The place was perfectly decorated. Everything felt very luxe but also very comfy.
  • T
    Tim
    Canada Canada
    The property was exceptional, every detail was covered. We were impressed right from parking the car. Signage that Barry had posted was very helpful. Room was very clean and comfortable, we did not want for anything. Very impressed with this...
  • Sara
    Canada Canada
    Great location - away from main street so quiet, but within walking distance to shops and restaurants
  • Ralf
    Canada Canada
    very central location. Super clean place which is very important to us. Well equipped suite. Very comfortable.
  • Sandra
    Canada Canada
    Location had a great walk factor and easy access to our driving destinations.
  • Susan
    Canada Canada
    Beautifully appointed. Thoughtfully renovated. Very quiet. Barry was a great host - friendly and always available if needed.
  • C
    Christine
    Canada Canada
    Everything was clean and comfortable. The building is a lovely old house with character but the suite was modern and comfortable and everything worked. The shower was great especially if you are tall. The air conditioning, the ceiling fan above...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Barry

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Barry
Located in the historical heart of Picton, The 1885 Suites is a Victorian home with many of its original architectural features preserved. The 1885 Suites has three air conditioned suites all on the second floor, each with private bath. Guests can choose one of our two apartment-style suites with kitchen or our spacious one-bedroom studio suite. Free on-site parking is available. Each suite has a queen bed and many other amenities to ensure you have a memorable stay. The 1885 Suites is licenced by the County of Prince Edward. Short Term Accommodation Licence No. ST-20210192
Your host, Barry, lives on the main floor and is available to you in person, by text, by e-mail or by phone. I'm eager to make certain that you always have a great stay at The 1885 Suites.
The 1885 Suites is a comfortable five-minute walk to Picton’s shops, cafes, the Royal Hotel and restaurants. Sandbanks Provincial Park is a 25-minute drive and many amazing wineries and craft breweries are only a short distance away.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The 1885 Suites
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 18:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The 1885 Suites is an adult only guest house.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 18:00:00 and 07:00:00.