Newfoundland Bed And Breakfast On The East Coast Trail
January 31, 2009 by Irene Duma
Newfoundland bed and breakfast Kay's Chalet Gazebo.
Now’s the time to start planning your Newfoundland vacation. Newfoundland has many charms and delightful attractions – enough to lure this Torontonian away permanently.
One of these delights is Kay Williams, who runs the Newfoundland Bed And Breakfast Kay’s Chalet B&B.
I met Kay last year as she graciously offered to host us in her cabin for a few nights. The “us” was filmmaker and pilgrim Sue Kenney who was in town for the St. John’s film festival to promote her film “Women Who Walk” that was screening there. Sue and her walking friends were hiking to St. John’s via the East Coast Trail and for 4 days Kay wined and dined us in her gorgeous country cabin. We’re now fast friends and I can’t wait to get back out there for that sing-a-long with Kay and her friend and assistant Jean.
There is plenty of fun to be had for the whole family at this Newfoundland Bed and Breakfast. The lakefront Bed and Breakfast offers a stunningly picturesque view of Hell Hill Pond, which is perfect for swimming and boating in the summer.
Kay’s Chalet Bed & Breakfast and Pond Side Tea Garden is located on the Southern shore of the Avalon peninsula, just 40 minutes south of St. John’s. It’s close to many of Newfoundland’s world famous attractions:
- the famous East Coast Trail which offers superb hiking trails and stunning views.
- the accommodations are close to all the attractions on the famous scenic drive called the “Irish Loop”
- is just 2.2 km. from La Manche Park Entrance.
- minutes away from whale watching and iceberg sitings,
- nature lovers will delight bird watching and in theWitless Bay Ecological Reserve
- sea kayaking, fishing, hiking, snowshoeing for the outdoorsy types
- the area boasts archaelogical digs and historic sites, and picnics at lighthouses,
- golfing, wonderful restaurants. theatres, local crafts and more.
Your stay at Kay’s includes superb accommodation, a delicious authentic Newfoundland breakfast, plus a dinnertime snack of home made regional specialties.
Tucked away in a wooded setting, this log-style cabin is the perfect spot for hikers, honeymooners, or hammock-lovers – indeed anyone who would like to relax and enjoy the warmth and generosity of Newfoundland’s famous hospitality.
Driving the Irish Loop? Stop by for some tea and partridgeberry muffins at the Pond side Garden.
To book your stay call (709) 687-4643 or Email Kay to inquire about the hiker’s package.
More info and photos on the website - Newfoundland Bed And Breakfast
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I must admit, I’m not a huge fan of Bed & Breakfasts. I don’t know why, but the concept has never really appealed to me.
However, my girlfriend (a Newfoundlander herself) and I will be venturing out this summer—to Grand Falls to visit her family, and then to St. John’s to…well…to get away from her family. LOL
I’ve never been to NFLD before, and she’s never needed to stay in a hotel in St. John’s, as far as I know (she went to MUN, but obviously stayed in rez instead of a hotel…that’d just be silly), so any recommendations you might have would be great.
Cheers!
Hotels are pretty reasonable here, but I’d book now as tourist season is a biggee.
It always depends on your budget. B&Bs are the cheapest. These are nice places to stay that the St. john’s intl womens film fest uses for guests.
Hometel On Signal Hill – has unlimited wireless and long distance
The Bluestone Inn
Blue On Water
The Roses B&B
There are big box hotels, and the Franklin Hotel is new and right in the heart of things on Water.
For more information on accommodation in the St. John’s area:
http://www.stjohns.ca/visitors/accommodation/index.jsp