The Waring House is a long-established country inn on County Road near Picton, set back from the town in a quiet, green setting. Rooms run from standard and superior rooms with a queen bed to premium rooms with a queen or king bed, a premium suite with a king bed of around 500 square feet, and deluxe and superior rooms with two beds that sleep four, so couples, friends and small families are all catered for. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and a free to-go breakfast is also available for early starts. The inn has a restaurant called Amelia's Garden that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner and offers a children's menu, an on-site bar, a terrace, gardens, bike rentals and a gift shop. Rooms have air conditioning and in-room Wi-Fi. Pets are not permitted, although service animals are welcome. The property is rated as a three-star hotel.
Location and getting around
The inn sits just outside Picton, so you will want a car, though a few things are within walking distance. A drive-in theatre is about a thirteen-minute walk away, and the Crimson Cider Company and Black Prince Winery are roughly a sixteen to eighteen minute walk, which is useful if you want to taste without driving.
Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park is about a twelve-minute drive and Sandbanks Provincial Park about fourteen minutes, while Huff Estates and the golf club are within about six miles. The Belleville train station is around thirty minutes away, and Toronto's Pearson airport is about two and a half hours by road.
The rooms and the feel
The rooms are traditional and comfortable, designed for a countryside stay rather than a design-led boutique experience. Choose a standard or superior room for a simple couple's stay, a premium room or the premium suite for more space and a king bed, and a room with two beds for friends or a family of four.
The garden and terrace give you somewhere to sit outside in good weather, and the on-site restaurant makes dinner easy after a day on the road. Bike rentals suit the flat roads around the inn and the nearby Millennium Trail.
Who it suits and what to know: choose The Waring House if you value included breakfast, an on-site restaurant and an easy base for exploring the whole county by car. It suits couples, families and small groups, and its location puts Picton, Sandbanks and several wineries and cideries within a short drive.
Because pets are not permitted, bring a sitter or choose a different property if you are travelling with a dog. Book early for summer and harvest weekends, when rooms in the county sell out, and check restaurant hours and any seasonal changes with the inn before you plan dinner around them.
Why stay here
- ✓Breakfast included
- ✓Restaurant (Amelia's Garden)
- ✓On-site bar
- ✓Terrace and gardens
- ✓Bike rentals
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓In-room Wi-Fi
- ✓Gift shop
Good questions
Is breakfast included at The Waring House?+
Yes. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and a free to-go breakfast is also offered for early starts.
Does The Waring House have a restaurant?+
Yes, Amelia's Garden serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner and has a children's menu. An on-site bar is also available.
Are pets allowed?+
No. Only service animals are permitted at the property.
