1840 Guest House

A charming guest house where warm hospitality meets modern comfort, set within a beautifully restored 1840 schoolhouse.
Please join us in Merrickville - "The Jewel of the Rideau"
Dear Guests,
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Welcome to 1840 Guest House. Over the past year, it has been a pleasure welcoming guests into this special place, and we are truly grateful for the support and kind words we’ve received along the way.
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Whether you’re visiting for a relaxing getaway or a special occasion, we hope your stay feels comfortable, welcoming, and memorable. Please reach out anytime if we can assist with your plans—we’d be delighted to hear from you.
With gratitude,
Christina & Orlando
ABOUT

The 1840 Guest House was originally a one room “common” schoolhouse built in 1829. It subsequently became the “Minto” school and then the Royal Canadian Legion in 1933 before being rebuilt in 2012 to become the 1840 Guest House. Our name comes from a historical inscription found on a stone wall that states “Mirricksville 1840”.
Today, the property consists of the fully renovated original schoolhouse, which is used as the main living and dining room, and a large residence for the luxury bedrooms. There is also an Annex with two additional suites, built in 2018.
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Your hosts, Christina and Orlando, look forward to welcoming you to this amazing historical property and the beautiful village of Merrickville.
GALLERY
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THINGS TO DO
Relax in the pool, hot tub, or sauna, or settle in with a good show and internet access during your stay.
Rideau Canal
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk to the locks and surrounding parkland. Canoe, kayak or motorboat along the canal
Blockhouse Museum
Learn about the history of the Rideau Canal.
Shop the Village
Known for its eclectic shops and art galleries, Merrickville welcomes you.
Some of our other favourite links.....
Chamber of Commerce website is an excellent source for shopping and things to do. Click here.
Rideau Community Histories provides maps and histories of all towns in the region. Click here.
Hiking the Rideau links to many walking trails along the entire Waterway. Click here.
POLICIES
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āāCheck out time is 11am.
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Check in time is 3-6 pm unless other arrangements are made. Early check-in (an hour or two) may be possible for a fee. Contact us for details and to make arrangements.
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Payment is by cash (Canadian dollar only), credit or debit. No personal cheques please.
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GROUP BOOKINGS. Groups are welcome. For group bookings, a $500 deposit may be required. The deposit is fully refundable to 30 days prior to the arrival date. The deposit is non-refundable if the reservation is cancelled, reduced in numbers, or shortened with less than 30 days notice prior to arrival date.
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GROUP GATHERINGS. We welcome group gatherings in our historic schoolhouse or on the patio, which are ideal spaces for spending time together. For the comfort of all guests and to protect our rooms, gatherings of more than four people are not permitted in any bedroom, even if all attendees are registered guests. While we understand this policy may not suit every group, it helps us maintain a peaceful environment and preserve the property. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Children are welcome. However, our guest house is best suited for children aged 12 and older. With antique furnishings, decorative details, and a quiet atmosphere, parents of younger children may find the setting requires more supervision than is comfortable.
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Maximum room occupancy is 2 persons but there is an exception for a child. One cot may be added to the Annex rooms (Rooms 5 and 6 only) and a maximum of one child per room may occupy a room with their parent or parents. The cot is only suitable for a small child. $10 surcharge per child per night unless there is only one adult. Prior notice is required if room occupancy will exceed two persons due to a child.
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No pets, less service animals, are allowed. Paperwork is required on check-in demonstrating that the pet is indeed a service animal. Vest is required to be worn by service animal when in common areas. Advance notice must be provided if a service animal will accompany a guest and the only bedrooms that can house service animals are Suites 5 and 6. This is to ensure that our other rooms remain allergen free. As owners, we may have two dogs on the property but will keep them away from guests on request.
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Ground Floor Annex room is wheelchair accessible, but with limitations. Please call to be explained the limitations that prevent this room from being considered completely accessible. The schoolhouse, which has the main dining area, living room and associated washrooms, is also wheelchair accessible.
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Parking is available for one car per room. Additional parking available on public streets. and is free of charge.
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NO SMOKING and NO VAPING in buildings, on balconies and at outdoor common areas. Please use designated smoking area only. Anyone smoking or vaping anywhere except the designated smoking area will have their reservation immediately terminated (without refund) and will also be charged a $250 cleaning fee if smoking indoors.
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Damages, if deemed negligent, careless, or intentional, shall be charged to the room occupants.
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The property adopts "quiet mode" at 10pm daily. All lights will be dimmed or turned off as appropriate and we ask patrons to minimize noise as of that time.
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There is no deposit required for any individual room bookings.
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Although there is no deposit for individual bookings, any cancellations within 7 days of arrival date, or any no-shows on the arrival date, will be required to pay one night accommadation fee.