Press Rave Reviews

Reviews that give the flavour of the experience in Camelot . . . like no other

My overnight stay in Chemainus was a never to be forgotten experience. Whatever preconceived notion I had that the phrase romantic hideaway, was nothing more than a hackneyed cliché evaporated as I entered the portals of my very own self-contained replica medieval castle .

............. back to the castle where from the meditative warmth of a deep bath, I watched firelight flickering on the walls and listened to the muted sounds of the harp and flute and Christmas carols, heralding the joyous season

.....No stand medieval bacon and eggs on toast at this castle, but a basket brimming with ginger-spiced baked pears stuffed with cream cheese and crushed raspberries followed by an amazing breakfast wrap that envelopes a sensational concoction of herbed eggs, asparagus and smoked lox, all glazed with Gruyere, set on silver and sprinkled with edible flowers and sprigs of fresh herbs.

Add to this warm crosissants topped with lavender jelly and a dollop of lemon creme fraiche and you know you're having breakfast in Camelot.

Not only was this an irresistible feast for the palate but a unique photo opportunity . Never before have I been inspired to photogragh my breakfast.
Alastair Barnett- THE PROVINCE ( Vancouver ) December 2001

 

"The ‘royal treatment’ is not just about the physical appointments- most of all , the visitor to Camelot feels like royalty because of the subtle, and very personal treatment provided by Virginia and Larry. All the minute details that make for a very specail feeling are taken care of ."

"No romance is complete without food, of course. Here as in all else, Virginia and Larry excel.

Breakfast is delivered in a basket complete with Battenburg lace and silver serving dishes. What delights are contained in those baskets! Truly a fitting start to another royal day in Castlebury cottage in Chemainus."
Kitty Hoffman- NORTH AMERICAN INNS feature Winter 2002 issue