Picton Prince Edward County, Canada
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LuxeOutside the door
Gothic curio manor
Curated oddities, contemporary art, and Victorian Gothic architecture create an eccentric English country manor atmosphere a block from Picton Harbour.
“Or, for a more formal dining experience, they might head to dinner at Merrill House, with its Wine Spectator–awarded cellar.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Eclectic interiors blending William Morris wallpapers, mid-century statement pieces, and playful contemporary art across fourteen rooms.
Remarkable
An 1878 red-brick Gothic Revival mansion preserving original hardwood floors, marble fireplaces, and soaring vaulted ceilings.
Notable
Personalized concierge care, house-blended toiletries, and Dyson styling tools across fourteen bespoke suites.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
This red brick Gothic Revival mansion stands just off Main Street, a block from Picton Harbour, but feels quiet and quasi-rural all the same.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Stroll down Picton’s downtown strip for independent antique shops and bakeries, or venture into the county for cool-climate vineyard tastings.
The rooms
Individually curated bedrooms feature wood-burning fireplaces, an upside-down conceptual room, and a faithful replica of the owner’s London flat.
The barrel sauna
An outdoor cedar barrel sauna sits on the garden stone patio, right beside the evening fire pit.
At the table
Bar Atlas pours historic cocktails in the conservatory, and dinners unfold under the dining room's painted celestial ceiling.
How it began
Built in 1878 for Picton's first mayor, Edwards Merrill, the red-brick mansion was restored with antiques shipped directly from London.
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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.