CANADA Nova Scotia Digby Prince William House Property code:

The Villa

Prince William is a charming 1840s, Greek Revival, 16-room home with two rear wings located on a hill overlooking the Annapolis Basin and the Raquette. This large clapboard and gingerbread house is furnished with a variety of antiques and retro furniture yet offers all the modern amenities.

Location

The house is situated in a very quiet area with its large treed lot and stone walls, maintaining a country atmosphere of times past. It is up the hill from the active village fishing wharf and marina, the artists' co-operative and the village's main street shops and restaurants. A short drive will bring you to the ferry to St John (New Brunswick), Annapolis Royal (established 1605) with its world class farmers’ and artisans’ market and historical sites and gardens, and to the quaint historic village of Bear River, half built on stilts over the river.

The town of Digby is central to many activities, including many historic sites such as Port Royal (1604) and Fort Anne (1629), some of the best whale watching in North America, National and Provincial parks, long sandy beaches, hiking and bicycling trails, sailing and kayaking, and a Sir Stanley Thompson masterpiece, the Digby Pines Golf course. Known as the scallop capital of the world, and nominated Canada‘s most romantic spot by Canadian Living magazine, Digby offers spectacular vistas of the Annapolis Basin, mild weather, clear crisp air and, of course, the incredible Bay of Fundy tides (28 to 35 feet).

Accommodation

All bedrooms are furnished with antiques, and bathrooms all have porcelain claw foot tubs. Three of the large bedrooms have antique double beds, one with an en suite. There is also a crib with change table, a playpen and high chair available. Another bedroom has two twins. There are three living rooms, one of which has a double pull out couch and so converts to a bedroom. The remainder of the property comprises: a fully fitted kitchen with all appliances, kitchen dining table which seats 6, family room, parlour with pump organ, sitting room, large coved ceiling dining room seating 8, a reading/study room and utility/laundry room.

Facilities

The family room has a large TV, DVD/VCR and stereo. There is a computer with high speed Internet and telephone. The kitchen has a full cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer with ice-maker and water dispenser, toaster, coffee-maker, dishwasher, mixer. In the utility there is a washer and dryer, iron and ironing board. There is a 1600w hairdryer in the upstairs bathroom.

Other facilities include, extra long claw foot tub, high pressure shower, all accessories needed for accommodating a baby, outdoor dining area with a large BBQ. All high quality cotton linen and Egyptian cotton towels are supplied.

Prices

Additional Information

The above prices exclude 7% tax. A CAN$300 security deposit is taken upon check-in. The weeks run Sunday – Sunday. A 40% deposit is taken on booking, the balance being payable 8 weeks before the rental commences. The telephone in the house is free to use for local calls.

Contact the owner for more information or to make a booking

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