General Description
Girasole B&B is a beautiful Tuscan style home. We are located in rural Niagara-on-the-Lake, moments from St Davids Corner and nearby Queenston and the Niagara Parkway, a six minute drive from Old Town NOTL and a short drive from the Falls. We have a wonderful home with graceful archways and lots of windows and patio doors to let the sun shine in. Step through the handcrafted front door into a spacious gallery....
We have blended the old world charm with today's conveniences to bring to you the Best of both worlds, here at Girasole which means Sunflowerin Italian. Sunny rooms and the most wonderful king beds with pillowtop matresses and high thread count, 100% cotton sheets guarantee you a great night's sleep.
The setting is romantic. At night you can sit outside and gaze at the canopy of stars high above in the deep mystery of the sky. The breeze is soft. Your body and mind come together with nature and you reach for your glass to have a sip of the aromatic refreshing wine you found at that special winery just this afternoon.
If the weather is cool we encourage you to open your windows to the gentle night winds to caress you....If it is hot and steamy, we provide the air-conditioning to cool your body down....
You awaken refreshed to the smell of fresh brewed coffee and home-made bread and muffins or some other special breakfast delights. Frittatas, crepes, yummy apple pancakes and many more culinary wonders await you at the breakfast table each morning.
You are off to your adventure of the day. Be it a Wine Tour, Jetboat ride, tour of the Falls or Fort George, a hike up the Bruce Trail or a hunt for that special antique,,,,we can help guide you in the right direction. We do this for you because we are in a place of many wonders and we are here to make your stay as grand a time as you can have anywhere in the world, right here in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Come, stay with us and see what we mean.
Directions
From Toronto: QEW past St. Catharines, over the Garden City Skyway down to the Glendale Exit ...take the second part #87 to Niagara on the lake EXIT 38B-to Niagara-on-the-Lake and Hwy 55, over the overpass to YORK ROAD and hang a RIGHT turn onto York ROad...This is a shortcut....
Drive for 8KMS past St Davids COrner to Concession 2 (see small sign with arrow to Queenston Golf COurse. Turn LEFT onto Concession 2, pass line 9 and TURN RIGHT at Line 8, First driveway on the right...CAN'T MISS IT >>> BIG TUSCAN YELLOW OCRE STUCCO HOME..That's us-GIRASOLE
COME ON IN ....We are waiting for you!!!
Breakfast
Awaken to the smell of coffee brewing or the aroma of fresh-baked bread or muffins wafting through the air. Sit down in the East facing always sunny breakfast room with other rested guests and experience our repast for your pleasure. Crunchy home made granola with nuts and fresh berries in season, topped with creamy yogurt beside a glass of 100%juice start you off.Choice of many exotic and herbal teas are available alongside our special blend of just ground coffee ...
In the kitchen, we are preparing a culinary delight of french toast, or oozy, cheesy omelets, vegetable frittatas, berry crepes or some other fanciful way to begin your day. ....Breakfast at Girasole is an artform that you are not likely to soon forget.
**Mix with a large sprinkle of stimulating conversation and you have an awesome experience to commence an equally awesome day of adventure.
Features
| Property Amenities | - Computer Available
- Fax Service Available
- Meeting Rooms Available
- Barbecue (Gas Powered)
- Boat Launch Nearby
- Common Area Fireplace
- Exercise Room
- Event Planner Onsite
- Ice Machine
- Owner Has Cat
- Parking Onsite At No Cost
- Patio Seating Area
- Reception Services
- Shopping Mall Within A Short Drive
- Airport Shuttle Available For A Fee
- Treed Lot
- Winter Destination
| | Payment Methods |
| Mastercard |  | | Visa | | | Diners |  | | American Express | | | Travellers` Checks | | | Interac | | | Cash | | | Personal Check | |
| | Languages | | English, French, Italian, |
Photos
Girasole - Galleria
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Guest Lounge
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Local Artwork in Galleria
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View from our Patio
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kitchen-heart of any home
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Florence Room -King
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Siena Room-King
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Chianti Rm-K/Twin format
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Guest Rooms
1. SIENA ROOM
| Bed: King
Bathroom: Ensuite
(Ensuite = Bathroom is connected to bedroom)
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Description: Large Corner with Natural Light. King bed with pillowtop mattress and covered with 100 % cotton sheets. Bistro set in each room to sip your wine and gaze over the vineyards through the tall elegant windows. The room is a mix of Antique dresser and armoire to house your clothes and the bathrobes we have for your warmth and to keep cozy after a soak in the deep Roman tub...and the modern conveniences such as the airjets to massage you in the tub. ,,,great fluffy towels, radio and wifi if you really need it. Modern with antiques just like in Tuscany..... Fireplaces too , warm in winter-ambiance in summer
Room Amenities: Air Conditioning, Bedside Lighting Controls, Clock Radio, Daily Housekeeping Service, Designer Decor, DVD Player For TV, Feather Pillows Available, Fire Alarm, Fireplace (Electric) in Room, High Thread Count Linen, Hot Breakfast Served, High Speed Wireless Internet Included, Iron and Ironing Board, Linens Included, Room Has Scenic View, Sitting Area In Room, Wake-Up Call Available On Request, Wall Artwork, Window Opens,
Bathroom Description: Large, bright, well-appointed private ensuite Bathroom. Antique vanity with chic modern vessel sink and wall-mounted taps. Deep Roman Tub with AirJets with hydro- massage,and overhead shower reflects the Tuscan style.Fluffy towels, great complimentary goats milk personal amenities, hair dryer,...Independent lighting and fan for extra comfort. Nightlight and window that opens.
Bathroom Amenities: 1-Person Tub With Spray Jets, Bathrobe, Complimentary Toiletries Including Shampoo, Hair Dryer, Jetted Shower Fixtures, Oversized Towels, Shower Cap, Towels Provided
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2. FLORENCE ROOM
| Bed: King
Bathroom: Private
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Description: Large Corner with antiques and handcrafted armoire. Modern touches mingle with antiques from days gone bye. Each room has a king bed with pillowtop mattress, covered with sheets of 100% cotton .... Roman tub/shower in private bathroom with antiques and all modern amenities. Wonderful windows to gaze over the vineyards and terracotta roof,,,,sitting at your own bistro table sipping a glass of VQA wine. The room has a blend of modern comfort and antique charm reminescent of the Tuscan countryside,,,,Electric fireplace to keep the flame of the romance alive and burning...
Room Amenities: Air Conditioning, Bedside Lighting Controls, Clock Radio, Daily Housekeeping Service, Designer Decor, DVD Player For TV, Feather Pillows Available, Fireplace (Electric) in Room, High Thread Count Linen, Hot Breakfast Served, High Speed Wireless Internet Included, Iron and Ironing Board, Linens Included, Room Has Scenic View, Wake-Up Call Available On Request, Wall Artwork, Window Opens,
Bathroom Description: Large, bright well-appointed, private, ensuite bathroom. Antique vanity with chic modern vessel sink and wall mounted taps.Deep Roman Tub with Airjets and hydro massage and overhead shower reflects the true Tuscan style. Fluffy towels, great complimentary goats milk personal amenities, hair dryer and independentlighting and fan, night-light, window that opens for extra comfort.
Bathroom Amenities: 1-Person Tub With Spray Jets, Hair Dryer, Shower Cap, Walk-In Shower
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3. CHIANTI ROOM
| Bed: King/Twin
Bathroom: Private
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Description: Elegant Rm with King-Twin beds,(can be either king or twin beds)with luxuruious pillow-topped mattresses covered with 100% cotton sheets, spectacular views from the bed. Handcrafted armoire, antique dresser, bistro set to view the vineyards over the red-tiled roof. Bedside lighting, air conditioning, windows that open (weather-permitting) bright, airy room with ensuite bathroom. Solid walnut antique doors with original hardware are your portal to the comforts inside. AS do the other rooms, this room features an electric fireplace for extra warmth in winter and for the romance of it in Summer....
Room Amenities: Air Conditioning, Clock Radio, Daily Housekeeping Service, DVD Player For TV, Feather Pillows Available, Fire Alarm, Fireplace (Electric) in Room, High Thread Count Linen, Hot Breakfast Served, Hypo-Allergenic Pillows Available, High Speed Wireless Internet Included, Iron and Ironing Board, Linens Included, Room Has Scenic View, Wake-Up Call Available On Request, Wall Artwork, Window Opens,
Bathroom Description: Bright well appointed private ensuite bathroom containing glassed, walk-in shower. Antique vanity with chic modern vessel sink and wall-mounted taps. Spacious walk-in shower has massage shower head and glass and tiled walls. Fluffy towels, great complimentary goats-milk amenities, hair dryer, independent lighting and fan, nightlight and a window that opens for extra comfort.
(Bathroom has Walk-In Shower)
Bathroom Amenities: 1-Person Tub With Spray Jets, Bathrobe, Hair Dryer, Shower Cap, Walk-In Shower
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