The Beaconsfield Inn Victoria, B.C.
We were very happy with the Beaconsfield. It is a Registered Heritage Property — circa 1905. I loved the wonderful rich wood architecture.
Built at the turn of the century to be a gracious Edwardian home, The Beaconsfield Inn retains many of the historic elements that evoke all the character, warmth and hospitality associated with by-gone eras.
The Beaconsfield was commissioned in 1905 by R. P. Rithet, a local financial baron, MLA and Victoria Mayor (1885) for his daughter Gertrude, and designed by Samuel McClure, one of Victoria’s most notable architects.
Named after a luxurious London Hotel frequented by King Edward VII in pre-World War I England, the Beaconsfield Inn turns the clock back to a gentler time.
We reserved the Gatekeepers room because it would accommodate the 4 of us comfortably.
The common room where we could enjoy coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and sherry in the evening was a great room to relax. There were fresh baked cookies every night, too.
This next photo is a peek into the breakfast room. I’ll share a food post on another day.
I would gladly return to this Inn if I get a chance to re-visit Victoria.
Photobucket replaced all my photos with these blurred out versions and they are holding my photos hostage until I pay them lots of money. I’m slowly going through all my posts and trying to clean them up and replacing some photos. Such a bother.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Oh man oh man! Sherry in the library!
The houses built in that era are astonishing. What a perfect place for sister time Ellen!
Wonderful!!!
Wow! That’s wonderful! And waaay better than the cheap motel I stayed almost nine years ago!
It’s as beautiful in the photos as it is in real life. It looks like you had a grand time – sherry in the library, indeed!
What a luxurious place to stay. I am earmarking it for future reference. I’ve never stayed in Victoria; but when I do; I will certainly stay there!
What a lovely place! Perfect for a sister’s get-away. It looks like you had a wonderful time.
Sigh…you’re in one of my favorite places, doing fun things…and you found the BEST place to stay I can imagine! Next trip I will have to look them up…Lovely rainy pics of Bucharts…LOL…I’ve done the rain tour there, too. 🙂
Ellen, what a wonderful place to stay with your sisters. So relaxing.. you needed that after all the walking:)
Thanks for letting me have a peek into your sister time. Looks like you had a relaxing time.
Looks like a beautiful place and you all look warm and cozy! So glad you had such a good time!
Ellen:
What a great time you all have had – the food looks so fabulous and I can’t wait to hear more about that Tea Room!
I am drooling over that library in the great room. What a lovely home turned Inn.