I have been going to the Shaw theater festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake for many years now. When I first began going with a lady friend of mine, who is a Glaswegian by birth, I looked for a bed-and-breakfast in the NOTL area, and saw the advertisement for Abbotsford House: "A wee bit of Scotland" it said. It has become a virtual home-away-from-home for both of us in the years since then.
Margaret Currie, the owner, is one of those hardy, capable Scotswomen who could have turned the Luftwaffe back to Berlin single-handed if the occasion had arisen. Her breakfasts (included with the room rates) are two-course delights, that are both taste treats and thoroughly satisfying (I don't think that my friend and I have eaten lunch once since we began going there). The house is filled with lovely antique furniture, including a comfortable front parlor that would have done no discredit to the Bennets in "Pride and Prejudice". The rooms are as comfortable as can be, and a good night's sleep is virtually assured. (No television, but you won't feel the lack of it if you're there for the theater.) Bathroom facilities are as clean and well-appointed as one could wish (each bedroom has its own full bath); and Margaret knows everything about everyone in NOTL, and can direct you to the best shops, restaurants, etc. (and has the infuriating habit of NEVER being wrong).
In short, if you want to savor this loveliest of small Canadian towns, you cannot do better than Abbotsford House. For $125.00 a night, it is also a bargain.

My sister, my mother, my 9 month old and I were in desparte need of a B&B upon arrival at Niagara On The Lake after promptly leaving the place that we had booked due to the very rude reception. We were marooned with a cranky baby after a long drive! So we went to the Chamber of Commerce and they immediately referred us to Margaret at the Abbotsford House. In hindsight, it was the best thing that could have happened to us! Not only did Margaret go out of her way to make us comfortable but she was wonderful with my baby girl, bringng out a special high chair for her in the dinng room for breakfasts and even offering to watch her in the evenings so that my mother, my sister and I could all go out for dinner, which we never get to do because we all live so far apart. I've never had someone go so out of their way before at any B&B I've ever stayed in, and I visited quite a few over the years in Niagara. The house was beautifully decorated as well, and very clean! Margaret is bar-none the best hostess~

Our first B&B experience was a good one. The house was beautiful, the bed was really comfy, Margaret was very nice, and breakfast was tasty (you don't leave stuffed but it was tasty). Would recommed the Abbotsford House to friends and family. Margaret also gave us a comp pass for a full winery tour with tasting.

What a charming bed and breakfast Margaret runs! Filled with lovely things, her rooms are comfortable and elegant. I stayed three nights while enjoying the theater and the wineries in Niagara on the Lake, and each morning I started out with a wonderful breakfast, served in her beautiful dining room.

What a memorable stay.