While the GristMill Place has a total of 7 bedrooms, when you book the 3-bed option you will be offered a combination of rooms with king beds, queen beds, two single beds. There are kitchens on each floor. You’ll have access to 2 decks, closed in porch, outdoor spaces and games room. A 7-bedroom option is available for the summer months, long weeks and holidays. The 3-bed option can be booked during those times, one month in advance, for a minimum of 3 nights, if available.

The space
Located on the shores of the Upper Rideau Lake, right next to the Westport Marina and at the edge of the quaint village of Westport, the GristMill Place is a perfect spot for those looking for access to the Rideau Canal system, hikes and trails in the Foley Mountain Conservation Area, the Rideau Trail running from Kingston to Ottawa, the public beach on Sand lake is only a 3 minute drive, golf at two nine-hole executive golf courses and the convenience of small village amenities.

The Village of Westport is known as a great shopping destination with specialty boutiques, local bakeries, restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream store, a pub, a winery and brewery. The Cove Inn, directly across the street, is known for great food and live music.

The GristMill Place, with its seven (7) bedrooms (8 beds ), is an excellent location for families, friends or small company groups to gather together for some relaxation time or to work remotely.

When you book your stay at the GristMill Place, whether it be for the 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, 5-bedroom or 7-bedroom option, no one else will be allowed to book other rooms at the same time. The bedrooms that are not rented are not to be used during your stay.

Special events will be considered for groups that rent the entire place. However, no wild parties will be tolerated.

The GristMill Place was built in the early 1800s allowing local farmers to bring their grains to be ground. It later became a furniture factory and then changed hands when construction of a massive three storey hotel with 40 bedrooms was built. Sadly, the hotel was burned to its foundations, under suspicious circumstances, before it ever saw it's first guest. An architect from the area purchased the ruins and built a new house in 1949 and passed it on to his son, who made bats for professional baseball players and operated TomKat Bats. In 2011, Mr Schwinghamer purchased the property and undertook major renovations by adding a 2500 sq.ft. third floor, expanding the games room, adding new washrooms, building new decks, replacing all electrical wiring and plumbing. The house now has over 7500 sq.ft. of living space. The property changed hands in Nov. 2020 and has since been upgraded with many new features.

Guest access
When you book these three rooms, you will have full access to the courtyard, two kitchens, one 3-season porch, two decks, games room, washer/dryer, and mini office. You will not have access to the other bedrooms, and these will not be rented to other guests during your stay. You will also not have access to the additional 1800 sq.ft. 2-bedroom space on the two floor which is only available when the 7-bedroom option is selected.

Other things to note
Book for one week and get a 10% rebate.
Book before December 31st for next year and get this year’s rate.