A teal-colored, symmetrical snowflake illustration with intricate, branching patterns on a white background.
A red brick house with black and white shutters, a green front door, and a front yard with green grass, a small tree, and colorful flowers. The house has multiple windows and a staircase leading to the door, with a blue sky in the background.
A bedside table with a glass lamp with a beige lampshade, a clear glass vase with a bouquet of flowers, and a digital clock. Part of a bed with white bedding and embroidered sheets and pillows is visible.
A backyard patio with a gazebo, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants, with a brick house and a neighboring home visible in the background.
The front entrance of a brick house with a green door, black shutters, and white railings on the stairs leading to the door. There are plants and flowers on both sides of the stairs, and a lantern is placed at the bottom left side of the stairs. The
Sign from the Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce with a rainbow pride flag background and a circular logo at the top right. Text on the sign welcomes people of all genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, faiths, and nationalities, stating they are welcome and safe in this place of business.

To book directly and save service fees, please fill in the contact form or call 416-949-4848.

Open April 1 to October 4, 2026

The 1885 Suites is a charming and unusually personal Victorian guest house in the centre of Picton. The beautifully maintained historic property combines period character with contemporary comfort, while its owner provides thoughtful local knowledge. The garden is a welcome private retreat, and the walkable location makes it an excellent base for exploring Prince Edward County.

The guest house is a self-service accommodation - no food is served but guests are welcome to prepare meals and snacks in their fully-equipped suite or visit one of the many excellent restaurants and cafes within walking distance.

All suites are on the second floor (15 steps), each with a queen-sized bed, private bathroom and individually-controlled air conditioning/heating. Free on-site parking and Level 1 EV charging (25 FT, SAE J1772 EV Charging Cable) is available.

To ensure an enjoyable experience for all my guests, The 1885 Suites is reserved for adults only.

Guests can choose one of two apartment-style suites with full kitchens or the spacious studio suite with kitchenette:

Suite A (The Victorian)

Suite B (The Cottage)

Suite C (The Loft)

The 1885 Suites is a comfortable five-minute walk to Picton’s Main Street shops, cafes, the Royal Hotel, the Merrill House and many restaurants. Sandbanks Provincial Park is a 25-minute drive and many amazing wineries, distilleries and craft breweries are only a short distance away. Guest are also welcome to relax in the garden.

The 1885 Suites is licenced by the County of Prince Edward (STA licence ST-2021-0192).

More information about visiting The County:

Visit the County | Prince Edward County

Check this out! Prince Edward County declared one of “The Best Places to Go (and to eat)) in 2026” by Conde Nast Traveller:

https://www.cntraveller.com/article/best-places-to-go-in-2026

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/best-places-to-eat-in-2026

I’m Barry, your host. I live on the main floor and will make certain that you experience the perfect combination of privacy and comfort.