Hastings House

Hastings House

Hastings House Country House Hotel is an enchanting luxury country resort, spa and restaurant on 22 acres of waterfront property overlooking Ganges Harbour, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. Guests enjoy luxury accommodations, renowned dining, wellness and relaxation in a casually-elegant atmosphere. This historic hotel is serene and tranquil, yet is within easy walking distance of the heart of Ganges. It’s an ideal location from which to explore the local natural beauty, Vancouver Island, the other Southern Gulf Islands.

Unique Features: Characterized by the distinctive charm of its heritage architecture, Manor Dining provides a superb culinary experience and an impressive wine list. The gifted team never fails to delight the palate while also providing a feast for the eyes with their exquisite presentations. Featuring a relaxed ambience with inspiring views over Ganges Harbour, Manor Dining offers a selection of tasteful dishes influenced by the freshest ingredients from the onsite gardens and local farmers.

Accommodations: There are 10 Historic Suites and Cottages in addition to 7 Hillside Suites. There’s also a 3-bedroom cottage with kitchen is perfect for larger families or 2 couples. All rooms include: fresh muffins delivered each morning, an in-room bouquet of fresh cut flowers from the gardens, a full, made-to-order hot breakfast, evening turndown service, and complimentary shuttle service upon arrival and departure.

As Suite As It Gets: When money is no object, go for the Essex Deluxe Suite. The spacious Deluxe Suites enjoy sea views from a private balcony. Every Deluxe Suite offers the comforts of a living room with propane fireplace; a king size bed; a large soaking tub and separate shower with heated floors. Or choose the Manor House, in many ways, is the heart of Hastings House. This beautiful wood and stone home was built by British naval architect, Warren Hastings, in 1939, and was designed and constructed to resemble his home in Sussex.

Dining: Manor Dining offers a selection of tasteful dishes influenced by the freshest ingredients from the onsite gardens and local farmers. Guests can choose from either the à la carte menu or the three-course Chef’s menu, with the option to experience the atmosphere of either the heritage dining rooms, the light-filled verandah, or the seaside terrace.

Activities: Salt Spring Island has something for everyone, from families with kids of all ages, friends traveling there for a get-away to couples looking for romance or a relaxing time away from it all! Arts and culture abounds, land and sea offer immersion in nature, food and culinary excellence, shops and boutiques worth the trip alone, and wellness and spiritual rejuvenation are all amazing options.

Spa & Fitness: In a cedar-clad barn on a stunning country estate, they welcome you to experience world-class service with professional spa therapists. Wellspring Spa is a tranquil oasis. Wellspring Spa is a small on-site spa that is nestled among cedar trees, lovingly tended gardens, and housed in a cozy, cedar-clad barn that was reconstructed when the farm became a hotel. Expert massage and spa treatments are performed by professional, licensed and exceptionally-trained spa therapists.

Location: Salt Spring Island is located in the Strait of Georgia between mainland British Columbia, Canada and Vancouver Island. It is the largest, most populous, and most frequently visited of the Southern Gulf Islands. With a resident population of approximately 11,000 people, the island has grown to be somewhat of an artists’ colony and many fine artists of various disciplines, many of whom have gained significant international reputations, have made their homes on Salt Spring.

Closest Airport: Fly into Vancouver, BC. Start your holiday with a scenic cruise weaving through the gulf islands. Look for migrating and resident whales, otters, seabirds, shell beaches, light-houses and beautiful homes. Salt Spring Island is served by BC Ferries at 3 ferry terminals. Additional ferries are available in the summer months. Swartz Bay to Fulford Harbour (35 minutes).

Children’s Programs: No. Although they welcome your children, they do not have any supervised children’s programs.

Pet Friendly: Yes. There are 3 pet-friendly options: Woodland; Meadow; and Churchill.

Weddings: Yes. Retreat to the luxury of the heritage estate for a destination wedding with stunning grounds and ocean views. The expert Events team will take care of all the details and work with you to create your dream wedding day. Whether you’re looking for the rustic country aesthetic, the old-world charm of heritage architecture, or beautiful garden landscaping with ocean views, Hastings House offers flexibility for every style with luxury service and sumptuous farm-to-table catering.

Meetings: Yes. Whether you are organizing an executive board meeting for ten or a corporate retreat for 40, let them host your event at Hastings House. Foster creativity and inspire your team at this heritage estate of 22 oceanfront acres with spacious accommodations, renowned dining, and breakaway meeting venue options.

Extra Info: Salt Spring Island offers many things to do. Art gallery tours and visits to the local wineries are very popular among visitors, as are visits to various other artisans, organic farms, and the fine, local goat cheese company. The open-air Saturday market at Centennial Park is ever-growing and always enjoyable, attracting visitors by the thousands who come to purchase fresh organic produce, local works of art, natural cosmetics, or just enjoy an al fresco meal in the park from a wide variety of vendors.

www.hastingshouse.com