Stayed at the Grand Victorian for Valentines day with my fiancee. We stayed in the West room, which we thought was a nice size with a big bathroom. The bed was very comfortable. The picture on the website of this room is a little different then what the current lay-out of the room is, because it now has a electric fireplace. The breakfast in the morning was very good, and we enjoyed going to the Reif winery next door. Eva and Klaus were very welcoming and helpful. We would definitely here again.

We had the pleasure of staying at The Grand Victorian last month and it was very warm and inviting. This huge historic mansion is quite the experience. Eva the owner is very dedicated to maintaining this old house's charm. She has worked very hard to keep this house in its original form and it has paid off. Thanks again Eva for a great stay! See you next year!

My husband and I work so many hours and never have time to relax and connect. Until we came to the Grand Victorian. This old house has an aura about it that as soon as your step inside, the senses to respect and enjoy the little things in life- come to life. As we had a glass of wine on the beautiful veranda over looking country gardens and class, my husband and I were able to catch up and reminisce on old times. Our room had a beautiful four poster bed with exquisite bed decor. Old antique furniture filled the mansion. It was really an experience that is not available anymore. Everyone I know goes on trips to stare at tvs and basically ignore each other. You will not find that setting here.
A+ for the fact that there is a popular winery right next door!!!
I read the other reviews and to be honest the brides sound like bridezillas. And yes old mansions may have some cracked paint, it didn't disturb mine or my husbands sleep and its nothing noticeable.
My piece of advice is call and set up an appointment to check out what they offer for weddings. You can't please everyone.
Upon our departure we saw the hard work going into the set up of a wedding, and we also go to look through some photo albums on the premises and the weddings look magical.
My husband and I were very happy with the Grand Victorian. It was EXACTLY what we needed to escape and unwind! Thanks again Grand Vic! See you next summer!

If you appreciate an historic property with the real feel of the Victorian period over a newly built pristine but artifical representation of the past then the GV is a good fit for you.
The owners have taken pains to modernize yet retain much of the authentic features of their Victorian mansion. The hostess greets you with a friendly and energetic manner ---she offers plenty of good advice on local sites and wineries. She made dinner reservations for us at a fantastic local restaurant and pointed out the free wine tasting at the winery next door for GV guests.
The large wrap around porch has nice wicker rockers and a swing for relaxing. A spacious entry room with a huge fireplace has several large rooms off each side.
A massive oak staircase leads a large, albeit somewhat dim, central common area on the second floor, the guest rooms fan off on all sides. Each room and private bath is individually decorated with Victorian antiques —clawfoot tubs, brass fixtures, amoires, enormous canopy beds, some are suites -- no TV's or phones-- but that adds to the escape-from-the-modern-world experience. Clean rooms with nice quality linens and towels, pretty bed dressings and pillows. There are a few pieces of rococco ceramics and brickabracks scattered about that might be off putting to purists, didn't bother us.
There is a working vineyard next door and you can view it from the back. There is some lawn, garden and a tennis court—not manicured but pleasant. The location on the parkway road is just far enough out of town to escape the town bustle but close enough drive to the center of NOTL in a few minutes.
Breakfast is cereal and coffee available before the full 9 am buffet that included a tasty hot quiche, cold meats, cheeses, fresh fruit, yogurt, juices, several toasting breads and tasty sweet breads made on the premises, --with all of the guests at one big table, several were repeat customers and all were well pleased with their rooms and the owner's advice. The whole stay was a nice break from giant Niagra Falls resorts, over-priced spas and pretentious inns.