Title: Relaxing Country Retreat close to all amenities. Great for the whole family! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=101074391&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Relaxing Country Retreat close to all amenities. Great for the whole family! Holiday home in Sidney with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Relaxing Country Retreat close to all amenities. Great for the whole family! ![Property grounds - Relaxing Country Retreat close to all amenities. Great for the whole family! (North Saanich)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101080000/101074400/101074391/1fbe89a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Relaxing Country Retreat close to all amenities. Great for the whole family! 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(North Saanich)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101080000/101074400/101074391/93ebcd87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a serene guesthouse that's big enough for the whole family. With heat/air conditioning, washer/dryer, large tv and WiFi at your disposal, relax on the spacious decks overlooking duck ponds and pastures of grazing animals. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Relaxing Country Retreat close to all amenities. Great for the whole family! Relax back in our large, cosy guesthouse that’s big enough for the whole family, and supplied with all the amenities, including heat/air conditioning, washer/dryer, large tv, and wifi; to name a few. Large decks overlook duck ponds and pastures of grazing cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens and turkeys. The view from the deck over neighbouring farms is second to none. The area is well know for its diverse bird population- from Owls and eagles, to herons and sparrows. A bird-lovers paradise. Our home is the perfect escape from the city, yet 5 min from the airport, ferries, and Town of Sidney - a charming seaside town with everything from breweries, fine restaurants, museums, and cinemas, to great shopping! We are a 10 min walk to the Pat Bay beach, which is warm and swimmable in the summer, and has the most amazing sunsets anytime of year. We are surrounded by amazing hiking trails and parks. Perhaps one of the most breath taking aspects of our area is the The Gulf Islands National Park. You can access some of these Islands by ferry, or we can arrange a private boat charter upon request. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 accessible parking spaces - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Cleaning products are eco-friendly - Composting - Comprehensive recycling policy - Garden ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102020000/102011000/102010913/017024da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### FireThorn Manor: Spacious, well appointed 2 Bedroom Garden Suite with King Bed. 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The pods for the dishwasher are located under the kitchen sink Turn off any BASEBOARD heat that has been turned on. Do not turn off the heat/air con unit in the living room Return the keys to the shelf beside the front door Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules We don't ask for much, just that you treat our property as if it were your own. No parties and loud noise late into the night. Please keep pets off beds, sofas and chairs. Do not leave your pet unattended in the guesthouse. Leash your pet outside due to livestock free ranging Walking the farm is by request - simply for the safety of you and our animals. Electric fences might be active, or nesting birds could get spooked ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number H510036807 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=48.6657,-123.43661&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:u%7B%60hHxukpV%3FY%3FU%3FW%40W%3FW%40U%40W%40W%40WBW%40U%40UBYBUBWBUBUDWBUDUDUBUDWDSFUDUFSDUFUFSFSFSFSFSHSHQFSHQHQHQHSHQHOJQHQJOHOLOHOJMJOLOJMJMJMLMJKLMLKJKLILMLILILKLGNILGLILGNGLENGLGNELENCNELENCNANCLCNANCN%3FLAPAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%3FNBN%40NBLBN%40NBNDLDNBLDNDNFLFNFLDLFLHNFLHLHLHLHLHLLLHLJJJLLLJJLLLJLJLJNJNJLJNJNJNHNJPHPHNHPJRHPHPFPHRFPHRFRFRFRHRDTFRFTDRFTDTDRDVDTBTDTDTBVBTBTBVBTBXBT%40T%40V%40V%40V%40V%40T%40V%3FV%40V%3FT%3FX%3FV%3FTAX%3FTAVAVAVATAVAVATCVCVCTCVCTCVCTETETCVETETETERGTETGRGRETIRGTGPGRIRGPIRGRIPIPKPIPIPIPKNINKNKPKLKNKLKNKLKNMJKLMJMLKJMJMJMJMHMJMFMHMHOHMFMFMFOFMDOFODMDODMDOBOBOBM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FQAM%3FOAOCOAMCOAOCOCMCOEOEMEOEMGOEMEOIMGMGMIOIMGMIMKMIMKMKKKMKMMKKMMKKKMKOMOKMKOIMMQIOKOIOKQIQIQIQIQIQISGSIQISGSGQGSGUGSGUESGUEUGSEUEUCUEWEUCUEUCWCUCWCUCWAWAUCWAWAUAWAW%3FWAU%3FY%3FU%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Qn9A0KbU6_4QNNugp-Br2UDzD-A=) North Saanich, BC #### What's nearby - Gulf Islands National Park Reserve \- 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Resthaven Park \- 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal \- 6 min drive \- 3.4 miles - Victoria Harbour \- 34 min drive \- 23.8 miles - Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal \- 34 min drive \- 24.0 miles #### Getting around - Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 9 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Lands End Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Relaxing Country Retreat close to all amenities. 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[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 24 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 9.8 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa P. 14 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful place - both in the suite and the rural surroundings. ##### Lisa P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Derek B. 12 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location and had everything we need. Loved it! ##### Derek B. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin W. 13 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Amazing place Beautiful living space Along with very close location to nearby beaches, dining, and playgrounds for kiddos. Our kids loved seeing all the turkeys, pigs/piglets, cows , chickens etc. definitely would stay again and again and again ##### Erin W. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken and Chelsey A. 10 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! We really enjoyed our stay. The decor was adorable and though we didn’t have kids or pets with us, this place catered to them! We came in for a wedding and when I asked if there was an iron Tess was quick to offer hers. We would definitely stay again if we were in the area. ##### Ken and Chelsey A. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Precious 17 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The house was big and clean. It is quiet and safe. ##### Precious Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kelvin H. 12 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Quite clean had everything we needed ##### Kelvin H. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kelvin H. 30 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Always a nice place to stay ##### Kelvin H. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jonathan s. 31 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Excellent. Kids (1.5 and 4 years old) enjoyed seeing chickens, turkeys, pigs and cows, using toys and tricycles. Adults appreciated clean spacious facility. Host was very friendly and welcoming. Very convenient to international airport (15 minutes). ##### jonathan s. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William 9 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Very friendly,welcoming; Well equipped full apartment. Great for family! ##### William Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annette 3 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We will definitely will be back. Such a lovely place to be with your family and dogs 🐶 also a great host. Thank you so much for beautiful stay, we enjoyed it all. ##### Annette Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate W. 5 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful rural stay We enjoyed staying here its in a great location just out of Sidney but close to shops, the beach and the airport. Tess was great at communicating and went out of her way for us. The decking patio area with the barbeque is perfect. Thank you ##### Kate W. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mac C. 10 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location for our needs. It was fun staying on a working farm and the animals were just great and no problem whatsoever. We really made good use of both the clothes washer and dishwasher, very handy. ##### Mac C. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher C. 9 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous and cozy country retreat This property was the perfect place for us to rest our bones after a very long travel day! We did takeout dinner and breakfast and just lazed around. Clean and comfy, nice and cozy - you will love it! ##### Christopher C. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen Y. 30 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely setting We really enjoyed our time here. Beds were comfy and linens were lovely. Lots of added touches, such as dog amenities, extra toothbrushes, coffee and cream, etc. it was very cozy and comfortable. Thanks so much! ##### Jen Y. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roy M. 7 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place Home was just as advertised. Very clean and easy to find. Hostess was excellent. I recommend. ##### Roy M. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan 6 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This accomodation is very private located in a separate building. It is very comfortable and many extras are provided. It has a complete kitchen with nearly everything needed for an extended stay. It is delightful in its farm setting, and close to Sydney as well as Victoria. We thoroughly enjoyed staying here. ##### Dan Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meredith K. 27 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property, comfortable stay I booked this property for 7 family members who were coming to town for a family function. They were very happy with their stay. The property is gorgeous, the hosts are very easy to communicate with. The suite was very clean, all beds were comfortable and everyone reported a good night sleep. Location is very close to both the ferry terminal and the airport. Close to Sidney, which they loved. Would recommend for sure! ##### Meredith K. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gordon T. 16 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short and sweet Wonderful ##### Gordon T. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William 25 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Very nice barn house and people. Tidy and clean rooms. Beautiful farm view and lovely animals. There is even a picnic basket ready for you. Most important thing - pet friendly - our dog loves here. It is not far from Sydney and the sea side, pretty convinient for grocery. My family and friends enjoyed the stay here. ##### William Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer S. 25 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful! Loved the stay. Tess thought of everything. The space is light and airy, big and comfortable. The vintage turkeys amusing with their gobbles. The willow tree in the inlet was so sweet and we enjoyed the sound of the rain on the metal roof. ##### Jennifer S. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meryl O. 24 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shirt and sweet stay We had a wonderful one night stay at Tess’s very lovely farm! We had our children with us, and Tess was so warm and welcoming. We loved meeting all the farm animals. The guesthouse was had every thing we needed and we are so grateful for all the children’s books and games that were so thoughtfully added! This is a really wonderful place to bring your family! We hope to be back again! Thank you to Tess and her family for having us! ##### Meryl O. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue 12 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### a lovely stay, highly recommend. Our family of 5 (myself, partner and child plus my parents) really enjoyed our week at the Country Retreat. The guesthouse is very bright and clean, with ample space to cook, eat and relax. Very well stocked kitchen. Highlights: feeding the compost to the chickens, hunting for lizards on the rocks, petting Buster the cat, enjoying the gorgeous scenery on the farm. Beaches and Sidney are a short drive, as is the lovely Horth Hill for trails and friendly hikers. Victoria is close enough for a day trip. Also, both the ferry and the airport are nearby, which made for easy travel.Hosts were extremely kind and friendly. Highly recommend! ##### Sue Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benjamin B. 19 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome and relaxing This is a very nice place and the host is super helpful and kind. Need to take the kids to play? A park like a 3 minute drive. Walk to the beach? A nice 15 minute walk where you will probably spot some deer. Need some supplies? A short drive into town (8minutes). I was super impressed with how clean everything was and how well stocked the kitchen was with spices and other cooking essentials. It was great to have a peaceful getaway. Thanks again for everything Tess! ##### Benjamin B. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Giselle W. 29 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Stay We had a great time here. It was very quiet. ##### Giselle W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Minda P. 22 Aug 2025 ##### Minda P. 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