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4014 Haas Rd., Courtenay, British Columbia V9N 9T4, Canada
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Greystone Manor Bed & Breakfast
Ranked #5 of 18 Courtenay B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
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San Francisco, California
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94 reviews 94 reviews
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68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
“Best B&B I've ever stayed in”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2010

I've stayed in many bed & breakfast inns since I first traveled to England as a student in 1969. Without exaggeration, Greystone Manor was the best at which I've ever stayed. This beautiful turn-of-the century tudor style home has been lovingly restored by its warm and friendly owners, who have also created a delightful English garden on the spacious property fronting the house. I don't offer this praise idly; several other places we stayed on our 30 day trip through the U.S. Northwest and British Columbia will receive very poor reviews from me. In contrast, Greystone Manor succeeded on every count. First, the location could not be better -- exactly half-way up Vancouver Island, fronting the inside passage with views of the distant snow capped peaks of the mainland Coastal Range. Add to this a truly magnificent English-style garden landscaped and tended by the master of the house, which guests are invited to enjoy. Second, the rooms (due to the length of our stay, we stayed in two different ones) were spacious, comfortable, and quiet. Third, the beds were comfortable -- no complaints there. Fourth, the washroom/bathroom facilities were up to date and more than adequate. I particularly enjoyed the modern shower in the bathroom that went with our first room -- it was hands-down the best shower of our entire trip, bar none. Fifth, the breakfast was superb -- cooked freshly by the mistress of the house, using ingredients from their kitchen garden. I very much appreciated that it was not the overly fussy, heavy style of breakfast offered by many B&Bs these days. The owners, by the way, were two of the friendliest, most intelligent and interesting innkeepers I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Finally, the price was right. Not to put too fine a point on it, but I think we could easily have paid more elsewhere for an inferior experience.
Highest possible recommendation.

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Portland, OR.
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“An Outstanding Accomodation For All, A "Must-Stay"”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2010

I met a friend from Australia in B.C. to travel throughout Vancouver Island. The lovely Greystone Manor was literally, one of the best places we stayed during our two weeks on the island. Mo (Maureen) and Mike, the owners, were both friendly, courteous, accomodating, and went out of their way to make our stay an outstanding one. The room in which we stayed had an extrememly comfortable bed and a private bathroom. The accomodation was roomy and spotless. The grounds of the Greystone Manor reminded me of photos out of Sunset Magazine. The rooms overlook beautiful gardens, which flow down to the waters edge. Benches and reading chairs are placed throughout the garden for visitors to enjoy the view, a quiet conversation or to read. The yard is filled with local birds, hummingbirds and blue herons. We were lucky enough to watch a large blue heron perched upon a branch within the gardens. Mo's homemade breakfast, which included homemade scones, berry jam (berries from the garden), fresh egg dish, coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice started our day off on the right foot.
I would highly recommend the Greystone Manor to all travelors and I look forward to my next visit within the near future.

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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“Charming home with beautiful gardens”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2009

Our 3 night stay here was very pleasant and calming. The 1 acre gardens and views across to Comox and the mountains are spectacular. The bed was comfortable and the breakfasts home cooked and substantial. Mike and Mo were great hosts and very knowledgeable about the area and beyond. We used their recommendations several times for restaurants and sights and enjoyed talking to Mo after breakfasts.

  • Stayed September 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Cambridge, England
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“A really elegant and charming place, with delightful hosts”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2009

Greystond Manor is a heritage building, with a wonderful "English Garden" leading down to the sea. The whole aura is one of quiet charm, matched by the warmth of the welcome and the interest and helpfulness of the hosts.

Good rooms, a lovely sitting room with facilities for making drinks, and splendid views down to the sea, as well as a very good breakfast added to our enjoyment.

Highly recommended........not least the wood carving of the host.

  • Stayed September 2009, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Somerset, England.
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“The Greystone manor..... my review.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2009

A beautiful house set at a halfway point on the main road between Victoria and Port Hardy. This B and B has a beautiful garden and is only a short walk from the water overlooking Comox. Our room which overlooked the back garden was comfortable although the bathroom needed a bit of an update and a spruce up. Compared with other Bed and Breakfasts we stayed in during our 21 day tour of western Canada I would describe this one as no frills but satisfactory all the same. Not the best breakfast but again satisfactory.

  • Stayed August 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Maureen Shipton, Owner at Greystone Manor Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
3 September 2009
As owners & operators of Greystone Manor B & B for the last 18 years we feel very strongly that this review contains unfair and inaccurate comments.
The bathroom in this review was renovated in January 2009. This renovation involved stripping off wallpaper (the bedroom too) then both rooms were freshly painted, trim and walls. New, good quality, towel rail, toilet roll holder, shelf and mirror were fitted. We feel that the comments about the bathroom "needing sprucing up" and "needs updating" are inaccurate.
The views from the Chestnut Room room include a large part of our 1 acre property, this room has 4 windows, 3 of which look down on extensive flower beds, big Douglas Firs, Maples , with a lovely view across the waters of Comox Bay to the mainland B.C. mountains. "Back garden" as stated in the review is not, we feel, an accurate description of the view from that room.
A large percentage of our guests have stayed with us many times over the past 18 years, we may not offer "frills" but do feel that we give value for money, offer a good home-cooked breakfast, in a waterfront heritage home which we are very proud of.
Mike and Maureen Shipton.
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4014 Haas Rd., Courtenay, British Columbia V9N 9T4, Canada
Price range (per night):* INR5,294

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