Redefining Hospitality In The Thousand Islands!
Once upon a time, before Boldt Castle was even a wisp of a dream, a grand summer cottage, known as Hart House, brought great prominence to the 1000 Islands as the rich and famous discovered this treasured vacation paradise.
In 1899 Hart House was slipped across the frozen St. Lawrence River to Wellesley Island as a part of the very exclusive Thousand Islands Club: private domain for the incredibly wealthy. With an initiation fee of $100,000 and $10,000 yearly dues, in turn-of-the-century dollars, that was “a lot” of money!
They could watch polo from the promenade porch, race their supercharged cars across the road, land their private planes only a few hundred yards away. This truly was a rich and famous resort.
Then over the years Hart House lost its identity, referred to only as the Golf House. But today, nearly 100 years later, Hart House is receiving guests in the grand manner. It is a casual kind of elegance that is blossoming as the innkeepers execute a very loving restoration to this remarkable property. A growing number of friends have given thousands of talented work-hours to launch this dream Bed & Breakfast.
Hart House is very special
Relax in uncommon luxury, and be pampered at Hart House! King or Queen, canopied four-poster beds, decorator sheeting and down-soft duvets beckon you. After your refreshing whirlpool bath you’ll rest in whisper-quiet peace! It’s wonderful: their non-smoking atmosphere.
Rekindle tender romance with your spouse. Learn to communicate again over soft music or in the peacefulness that pervades this fantastic old river cottage. Feel the warmth of romantic fireplaces in the luxurious rooms that millionaires once called their summer home.
Come the dawn, thrill to see deer, geese, wild turkey, or possibly the dramatic tail of a red fox from your suite’s window. Take a stroll before your breakfast, served in the finest of European tradition.
Hart House has become a popular place for weddings. Their spacious living room and adjacent enclosed porches offer a perfect setting for a memorable reception, and there are caterers of excellence in the region who can accommodate your every desire.
Their Summer Great Room is touched by an art decco theme with a wonderful eclectic collection of fine furniture. A decorator’s delight. It’s a perfect place to relax, read a book, or listen to CDs. It also serves as a more formal setting for a wedding or anniversary reception.
Their main dining room overlooks the third hole of the Thousand Islands Golf Course. If golf is not your sport, perhaps boating is. they are a short strolle from the waterfront of the 1000 Islands Yacht Club.
Hart House is the “home that love is building.”
The original owners were millionaires in the 1870s with staff and financial means beyond our wildest imagination.
Rekindle romance in the 1000 Islands . . .
This is one of the finest of Bed & Breakfasts. They’re redefining hospitality in these magnificent Thousand Islands. Hart House is a true haven of peace, a remarkable bed & breakfast retreat in a very stressful world. Love abides here. We’ve often seen our guests fall in love all over again.
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