Prince Edward County, CanadaWellington
Drake Devonshire
Reclaimed foundry inn
Wellington Prince Edward County, Canada
Opened
2014
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
Drake Hotel PropertiesReclaimed foundry inn
The former iron foundry runs like a spirited lakeside camp, with contemporary art installations and evening fire pits overlooking Lake Ontario.
“It’s the ideal retreat for travelers wanting their Drake by Lake Ontario.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Douglas fir dining room cantilevered over the creek, lined with mismatched mid-century furnishings.
Notable
A designated 1860s iron foundry with preserved original brickwork, doorways, and wooden banisters.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
a 19th-century foundry transformed into a 21st-century farmhouse hotel, full of contemporary artworks and inspired modern design.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Wellington’s cafes and wine bars sit right outside, and the giant dunes of Sandbanks Provincial Park are a short drive away.
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The rooms
Bedrooms are clad in whitewashed wood and bright textiles, and the Stargazer replaces side windows with an overhead skylight.
The sauna
A cedar sauna sits right on the shoreline, looking out over Lake Ontario beside a cold plunge bucket shower.
At the table
The dining room looks out across Lake Ontario through walls of glass, serving seasonal Prince Edward County produce.
With a game room, rental bikes, and contemporary art installations, the lakeside outpost feels like an idyllic summer camp for city dwellers.
How it began
The building opened in 1864 as an iron foundry making plows, later becoming a family home and a boarding house.
“the interiors of the cosy 13-room retreat – housed in a former foundry dating from 1880 – are inspired by the cultural background of the local community”
Prince Edward County
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.