1840 Guest House
A "5-star" guest house with exceptional service, modern amenities and perfect location. Come relax in the comfort of our home, fully renovated and enlarged from an original 1840 schoolhouse.
Please join us in Merrickville - "The Jewel of the Rideau"
Closed for the Season
It's that time of year. With winter approaching, we have begun our seasonal shutdown. We will re-open next April or May. Since we have not yet determined pricing or specific details on availability, our reservation website is currently not open. If you attempt to make a booking, the software will show no vacancies. We plan to open our reservation system in early 2025 for bookings for April-October 2025.
HAVE WONDERFUL WINTER AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!
ABOUT
The 1840 Guest House B&B 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 B&B. 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.
Your hosts, Carolyn and John, look forward to welcoming you to this amazing historical property and the beautiful village of Merrickville.
OUR ROOMS
All of our rooms are air conditioned, with private ensuites, queen-size pillow top beds, quality linens, plush bathrobes and Bell Fibe TVs.
Contact us directly by phone or email for the best rates. Hassle free and no deposits required.
Or use our convenient on line booking system by clicking here.
Expedia is a third option for bookings but the rates they will quote will NOT be any less than our guaranteed lowest rates by phone, email or on our own website.
OUR SERVICES
Wifi and Bell Fibe TV
Fastest possible internet. News, movies and sports channels in every room
Toiletries and More
L'Occitane bath products, and sparkling water in all rooms
Pool
Backyard oasis with seasonal heated pool, hot tub, sauna, patio and heaters
Bike Rentals
Tour the village and enjoy the scenery along the Rideau
GALLERY
Click on any image to view the Gallery in full size
Click on any image to view the Gallery full size
THINGS TO DO
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.
Leisure Activities
Bike or walk throughout the region. Check out the Rideau Trail or the Village walking tour.
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.
We would be pleased to print any information that you may wish to take on your visits
COVID-19
We certainly live in challenging times. At the 1840 Guest House, we take your safety (and ours) very seriously and yet, we take equally seriously our commitment to help you enjoy your stay. We have demanding cleanliness standards in place, best practises from the industry to keep you protected, and we, of course, follow the guidelines and rules of the Department of Public Health. This, combined with our quality service and surroundings, should create an environment where you feel safe and ready to relax and enjoy.
We are committed to following all government guidelines and orders related to COVID-19. Although all specific COVID restrictions have been lifted at this time, we retain in place simple but important infectious disease control measures such as hand sanitizers and social distancing between tables. Our large expansive hallways and common spaces help to avoid overcrowding.
Based on current provincial guidelines, masks are not required nor is proof of vaccination. We nonetheless fully understand and respect those who choose to continue to wear a mask as an added safety measure.
Policies
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Check 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 encourage the use of the historical schoolhouse, or our patio, for any gatherings. We do not allow any gathering of more than four people in any one bedroom, even if the others are registered guests. There are no exceptions. We recognize that this may cause some groups to select a different establishment since they wish to be able to gather within one or more bedrooms. Although we would regret this, the reality is that we have experienced property damage in the bedrooms, elevated noise levels, and many extra hours of cleaning when gatherings of more than four have been allowed in the past. We appreciate your understanding.
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Children are welcome. However, we suggest that our location is better suited for children ages 12 and older. With the antiques, ornaments, fine furnishings and the quiet environment we promote, parents with younger children may not feel comfortable with the surroundings and the constant attention that would be required of younger children.
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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 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. THIS ROOM IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE 2024 SEASON DUE TO A LONG-TERM COMMITMENT. 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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Limited bicycle storage is available free of charge.
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Bicycle rental is available at $5 per hour or $25 per day. Quantities limited.
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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.