We stayed at Huff Estates on the recommendation of family as part of our road trip across Quebec and Ontario from New York. Prince Edward County, where the winery is located, is a beautiful agricultural area on Lake Ontario. The vistas are wonderful and there are wonderful wineries that are quickly maturing, in addition to gourmet food producers, that together form the "Taste Trail." So, it is unforgivable that the food at Huff Estates is provided by Sysco, who likely also supplies the toilet paper. The breakfast buffet, as other reviewers noted, is pathetic. The waffle machine is the only available option for fresh food. One morning, a young, friendly staff member enthusiastically told us about the breakfast wraps. These machine-made, egg-beater and ham sliver abominations would be disappointing on an airplane in coach, let alone in a winery hotel. Absent from the presentation were any opportunities to include local wine or food in the experience. For example, it would have been nice to have been offered a glass of wine on arrival, or even the option to purchase a bottle to be enjoyed in the room. Until this hotel sources a delicious country brunch from local merchants, it should be boycotted by locals.

On to the room: we stayed in the "seaside suite," or something like this. The name is a misnomer as there is no sea. The room was large, but oversized, clunky furniture detracted from the size. A gas powered fireplace was a nice touch and turned out to be essential overnight when it became quite cold outside, especially since no thermostat was visible. The room was lit with mostly overhead track lighting, except in the bedroom where LED lights had been installed. It is EXTREMELY unpleasant to have bright white LED lights in the bedroom. The bathroom was disproportionately nice: a multihead shower, a whirlpool bath, but because the bathroom is walled but without a ceiling, we could not use the amenities once we put our baby to sleep as the noise was too great without insulation.

Finally, on arrival, we were given a card for a free winery tour and tasting. When I enquired about our tour the next day, I was told that the "problem with visiting at this time of year is that tours are impossible because of pressing." I understand that the winery is a business, but part of why we stayed at this hotel was to tour the winery and we were misled on the telephone while making the reservation and at check-in to believe this was possible.

In sum, for $190/night, we felt like we got very little value to stay at a hotel that is indifferent to the culinary riches at their doorstep, at a room that was somewhat unwelcoming, and where we were deceived about the winery. Prince Edward County is wonderful, but unless I heard very convincing news that the place was totally revamped, I would never stay there again, instead picking one of the charming other properties we saw while driving around.

We stayed here for 3 nights this week for our 35th wedding anniversary. Staff were freindly and polite in the inn. Room was clean, though had a slight musty smell, and the bed was overdue to be replaced. I was disapponted in the breakfast buffet, it was prepared ahead of time, and reheated, for almost $200/night for a basic room, I would have expected someone there, making at least 1 fresh entree. Received free tasting at their winery, but of all that we visited in the county, this one was manned by someone who I felt really looked down his nose at us, I am certainly no wine expert, but I do enjoy it, and appreciate when knowledgeable people share their passion and enthusiasm. I was looking so forward to this stay and cant hlep but felt disappointed by this place.

We visited this past summer, unfortunately just overnight and were unable to attend the Winery but the rooms were gorgeous, the staff very professional and accommodating. Just loved the patio outside, even though it was too hot at the time to go outside.... next time, perhaps.

Stayed here for just one night for a quick getaway. After emailing ahead of time to request an isolated room due to having a toddler and infant, we were pleasantly surprised to get an upgraded room, with a pack & play waiting for us in the room. Upon check-in, I realized I forgot my credit card at a restaurant in another town, and the front desk immediately opened the phone book and called long distance to check if the restaurant had the card. The room was clean and spacious. DVD's are available at front desk and there is a wide variety of new titles available. Breakfast was excellent and the eating area is comfortable and brightly sunlit. The winery and flower garden are beautiful and the free included wine tastings are appreciated. Particularly useful to us was the private patio area, which we used to get just far enough away from the sleeping kids, but within earshot. The inn is located close enough to both Sandbanks PP and Picton to visit both with a quick drive. lastly, the bed was verrry comfortable!!