Maplehurst Manor - The Chandler Suite

A completely restored 160-year-old home built by one of the Fathers of Confederation, the manor has elegant ensuites and large comfortable bedrooms. It also features a mix of period furnishings, restored fireplaces, and grand living and dining rooms. Our mission is to provide our guests with a truly memorable bed and breakfast experience. We offer them comfort and luxury, surrounded by the grandeur and splendour of a time gone by. The space The largest suite is the “Chandler Suite,” named after the builder of the home, Edward Baron Chandler, and one of the Fathers of Confederation. This second-floor suite has an elegant, functioning original slate, natural gas fireplace, and a large bay window sitting area overlooking our sister home "Swisscot" and rows of beautiful sugar maples. The furnishings are a mix of period furniture and modern comforts. The en suite bathroom has been described as a sanctuary. It is a very spacious room with an elegant period-appropriate double sink vanity, a generous glass and ceramic walled walk-in shower, with multiple body massage jets, and a rain fall shower head. There’s also a large claw foot soaker tub with vintage styling and faucets to top off the experience. These features are all surrounded by beautiful ornate Italian ceramic tile, which includes a heated floor to add to your comfort. During your stay The manor has a front porch and a grand entrance door that welcomes you to an original and elegant three-story walnut staircase, 10-foot ceilings, ornate plaster medallions, and mouldings. These lead to the grand living room, which measures 30’ x 15’. It is furnished with period furniture and décor that invite you to enjoy the restored slate and natural gas fireplace. The formal dining room, which is intimate enough for two and large enough for 18, is where our signature candlelight multi-course hot breakfasts are served. The quartz countertops, farmhouse sink, and the warmth of custom cabinetry create a wonderful combination of vintage elegance and modern functionality. Further connections to the history of the house can also be found in the kitchen. There are two sets of stairs to the servant’s quarters, a couple of quaint pantries, and an exposed brick section of chimney that comes off of the original bread oven used to warm the kitchen in the winter.