Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Are you open during the winter?
Answer: We will be open at the weekends, during March Break and for Easter. Our bed and breakfast is a great place to stay when taking in a Show at the Casino which is only 6 minutes away by car. We do have snow shoes for guests to use or you can bring your own cross country skiis and use either on the lake or Tudhope Park. For track set skiing, Hardwood Hills and Horseshoe Valley are less than 30 minutes away. This is also a comfortable home to relax in and "catch up with your partner"!
Question: What is there to do in Orillia?
Answer:We have a guide for 7 or 8 days of tours in and around Orillia. Just email us and we will send you a copy. Orillia is in the centre of Ontario and a wonderful part of the Province, lakes, highlands, beaches, Central Ontario towns and villages can all be covered by daily trips out. Orillia has it's own Opera House, a thriving Museaum of Art and History and it's own Leacock Museum - the former summer cottage of the Author Stephen Leacock.
Question: Do we have our own bathroom?
Answer: Yes. The King and Queen Rooms have en suite bathrooms with showers. The Twin Room has a large private four-piece bathroom with tub and shower and grab rails for elderly people.
Question: Is the house and neighbourhood quiet and safe?
Answer: The bedrooms have sound insulation in the walls and are very quiet. The neighbourhood is very safe and quiet. We are a dead end steet. However, the night the Mariposa Festival is on in Tudhope Park you get a to hear the concert free from outside!
Question: Can we drink the water?
Answer: Yes - no worries! We are on City water supply and sewers. We have plenty of hot water and high pressure in the taps. All our bath faucets are "scald guard" which prevents hot and cold surges from other users.
Question: Is breakfast included in the rate?
Answer: Yes. It certainly is and the menu is right in this site – go to the "Our Menu" tab at the left.
Question: Do we need to bring towels and bedding?
Answer: Absolutely no! Good quality towels and linens are all supplied. Beds and mattresses are newly bought specifically for the B&B. Also at Betty and Tony’s, shampoo, soaps, shower gel, cotton balls, shower caps, lotions, etc are all supplied.
Question: Do we have to stay in our room all the time we are in the house?
Answer: Absolutely not. We encourage our guests to use our home. We have a "Great Room" overlooking the water and gardens, a library with a fire place, books, movies and any day now a 42" flat screen HDTV with a DVD. There is also the Snuggery reserved for guests where a buffet is set up for 24 hour beverages, a fridge, table and comfortable chairs, snacks and CHOCOLATE CAKE! Concierge items such as razors, tooth brushes and sun screen are complimentary and available. Outside, guests enjoy our deck, patio or waterfront, which is newly landscaped and has beautiful flowerbeds. Our docks were all upgraded in the Fall of 2005 and are ready to be enjoyed.
Question: Is there a curfew?
Answer: No. We give you a front door key and encourage you to come and go as you wish. We ask you to come in quietly if you are late in consideration of other guests.
Question: Do we have to leave after breakfast and not return until the evening if we are staying more than one day?
Answer: No. We like to see our guests enjoy our property, which has many of the attractions of a resort. There is a canoe and paddleboat for guests to use. Swimming is fine from the dock as is fishing. There are two bikes and we also have an electric scooter seniors can borrow to allow you full use of the 9 kilometer Millennium Trail system which starts close by. A shallow swimming beach is at the top of the road in Tudhope Park. Nothing is nicer than a relaxing day in the Adirondack chairs in either shade or sun with a beverage of choice in hand and a good book. Please note we do make up rooms at about 11:00.
Question: What is check in and check out time?
Answer: Unless by previous arrangement we ask guests to check in before 1:00 or after 5:00. This allows us time to go shopping or get out in the afternoon. Checking in before 1:00 allows guests to take advantage of the facilities for the afternoon. Check out time from the room is 11:00 – this gives us time to prepare the room for incoming guests. You are quite welcome to stay in the gardens longer and there is an “anybodies” washroom on the main floor.
Question: Can we dock our boat on the dock and can we leave our trailer on the property?
Answer: Yes to both. We have 80’ of deep and safe waterfront, which is very sheltered. We have room beside the driveway where guests can leave their trailers.
Question: Can we clean fish?
Answer: Dedicated fishermen usually bring their own table and do it outside. There is a suitable table outside which can be used with cutting boards to protect it.
Question: How do we find you?
Answer: From the south and southwest highway 400 and then #11 at Barrie. Take the 2nd Orillia exit Highway 12 South and the Casino. Follow Highway 12 to Couchiching Point Road (by the Best Western) turn left. Broadview Avenue is the 2nd street on the right and we are #677. Follow the blue signs on Highway 12 and before Broadview and before our driveway.
From the East and South East pick up highway 12 come over the Narrows Bridge at Atherley and take the first right which is Couchiching Point Road and follow as above.
From the north take highway 11 to Highway 12 South (not west signposted Midland) and follow directions in first paragraph.
We are a point of interest on most GPS systems!
Question: Can we contact you online?
Answer: Yes. We have Skype. Call us at bettyandtony. Mention B$B Reservation. Also by email at the link below.
