Summer Hours of Operation – Bed & Breakfast – OPEN 24/7 Call 519-770-7684 to book your stay
Thedford Shire Snug became the name of this place in 2021 – While I was creating the drawings for my new adventure, I knew I wanted it to look like an Old English Cottage (without the thatch roof). In England, “Thedford” would be known as “Thedfordshire”. I didn’t want anyone getting lost looking for Thedfordshire. So that is why “Thedford Shire” has been separated. In England your livingroom is your “Snug” – a cozy room to cuddle up by the fireplace to keep warm. Hence “Thedford Shire Snug” was born in all of 2 minutes. I knew right away that was going to be the name!
In the 4 years of planning, gathering furnishings and Knick knacks for the place, it finally came to be! In remembrance of my late husband, Steven, hummingbird references can be found throughout the house – i.e.: The round bathroom window. Steve would sit outside in the afternoons, swinging on his bench swing and watching the hummingbirds between naps. This became a big deal for our Granddaughter, who would sit with him. As little girls are, she would talk up a storm, so he would have to say’ “Revy, listen for the hummingbirds”. Both napping, listening and sharing the last great moments of his life together. Eventually she would say that to him! “Shh Grandpa, the hummingbirds!”
I know how important having your own bathroom was to my husband and I when we vacationed, so that was a must in the design for each guestroom. A mini fridge, Keurig machine and French Doors leading out onto the back patio are in each of the 3 themed rooms upstairs. Ramps for accessibility are at the front door entrance, off the GR3 French Doors and at the back patio as well.
Guestroom 1 – The Sassenach Suite is a 17th Century room designed with Claire & Jamie (The main cast members of the Outlander Series) as the Laird & Lady’s quarters. This room features a King Bed.
Guestroom 2 – Hogwarts Dorm Room – this room is designed after the Harry Potter Series of books and movies. Watch out for “Teddy” the nifler and “Nagini”, you know who’s slithery companion. Harry’s trunk is packing itself, the brick wall to Diagon Alley is opening and Voldemort’s is waiting for you under the bathroom sink. This room features a Queen bed.
Guestroom 3 – The Beach Escape – having to use a walker for several years myself, I understood the value of a handicapable bathroom – to be able to roll into your shower, reach the towels, hangers and plugs from a lower level was a must! Ramps to be accessible to anywhere the public is allowed to roam in my home. Guestroom 3 has been designed for that very purpose. This room features a Queen bed. (Accessibility enhancements such as a raised toilet seat, bed rail, hand grips, shower bench are all available onsite with no extra fees for your convenience)
In addition to these rooms being available for overnight or weekly stays, GR3 – The Beach Escape, is also available as a Seniors residence for a couple. This room offers a larger space for 2 people to live in. Private bathroom with roll-in shower, wardrobe, dresser, small table and chairs and a queen bed. All meals, utilities, laundry and cleaning of your room is included in the monthly price.
GR2-Hogwarts Dorm room is available as a Seniors residence for a single person. Offering a queen bed, private bathroom, a wardrobe/dresser, small table & chairs, French doors to the back patio, mini fridge and Keurig coffee machine. All meals, utilities, laundry and cleaning of your room is included in the monthly price.
The Bachelor Pad – This space is on the lower level of the house. It features a queen bed, mini fridge, microwave, Keurig coffee machine, a hotplate, dishes and a kitchen table. (Bunk Beds are coming soon) This room is for weekly rental, sleeping up to 6 people with the possibility of use of children’s cots (sleeping bags required) and a roll away bed (upon availability) This space has it’s own bathroom as well.
In addition to the Guestrooms, Thedford Shire Snug has a Mini Bakery featuring large tarts – raisin or pecan, homemade cookies and Cakes that we used to make at Forest Home Bakery that are available for purchase from the public. Please call 519-770-7684 to place your order, preferably with a few days notice please. I also offers classes on Scrapbooking, Genealogy, and many mediums of crafting. The space also is available for rent to other Artisans so they can teach their medium here.
Retreats such as Quilting, Embroidery, Scrapbooking and other such gatherings as Fellowship & Bible Studies can be booked for the day (with lunch provided if requested for an additional fee) Multiple days with the B&B rooms and the crafting space used for your setup are available for booking.. (Multi-day retreats are priced with meals provided) Just imagine . . . setting up your workspace and being able to leave it there when you go to bed; just pick up where you left off the next morning because you didn’t have to clear the table for supper! It’s a great getaway from the norm for a couple of days without the hassle of cooking either!
Alcohol is allowed onsite – user at own risk BUT I do ask you to be considerate of the other guests, as well as myself, with the noise. As the owner, I do have the right to ask unwanted guests to leave with NO refund. If damages are incurred, there will be extra fees to cover the costs of cleanup and/or repair(s).
Smoking/Vaping is allowed outside, but away from any open doors/windows as to not disturb other guests or myself. As the owner, I do have the right to ask unwanted guests to leave with NO refund. If damages are incurred, there will be extra fees to cover the costs of cleanup and/or repair(s).
Domestic Pets are allowed as long as they are leashed while in the public areas, and crated if you leave the premises without them. Poop bags and a garbage can are available for pick up after your pet has completed it’s duty. PetWatch pet sitting is available for a fee, upon request at time of booking.