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Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Port Hope on a beautiful wooded four-acre enclave, lies a two-story house built for one Henry Howard Meredith in the early 1850s. Today, Hill and Dale Manor stands as a commercial Bed and Breakfast and is visited by hundreds of travellers, couples, and business people each year - but lets begin at the beginning.
Most of the properties that would later become Hill and Dale were assembled by Richard Barret near the middle of the 1840s. However, by 1846, Barret was bankrupt and his property was auctioned off to the public. Henry Meredith, whose fortune was built upon large real estate developments in downtown Port Hope, aquired the properties in 1847 and expanded the estate with the purchase of an adjoining property that once held a brewery.
Meredith chose to build a home on his newly acquired land. The house was conventionally styled and symetrically arranged in a center hall plan. Details, such as the small brackets that line the eaves, added a distinctive touch to the building. However, the most striking aspect of Hill and Dale is the setting in which it is nestled. Perched dramatically on a hill facing John street, its wooded ravines are a welcome, but unexpected contrast to the commercial character of the surrounding area.
Henry Meredith sold Hill and Dale to Henry Covert, president of the Midland Railway, in 1871 for what was then a whoppping $15,000. Meredith retained many of his investments and holdings in town for some time and resurfaced again in 1879 in connection with a scandalous brawl that rocked Port Hope's social-elite that year.
Subsequent owners have each left their distinct mark on Hill and Dale, beginning with the Coverts, who added an "Italianate" style gabled wing. Major changes to the building were completed in and around 1901 by George H. Ralston. Renovations included bay windows, new entrances, and a verandah. Ralston's decendants maintained the property until 1985.
Bought in 1987 by Dave and Jeanne Henderson, its current proprieters, Hill and Dale became home to yet another family. The Hendersons, including daughter, Martha, and son, Stephen, lived at the Manor until 1996 when it was converted to a six-room Bed & Breakfast. During that period, film crews, including 'Road to Avonlee', made frequent use of the historical property. In late spring of 1999, work began on an addition to the North-West corner of the house. Completed that summer, the added space allowed the Hendersons to move back into their historical Victorian house and continue to run their Bed & Breakfast.
Rooms & Rates:
Room Rates (From) Singles:
CA$120 Doubles:
CA$150 Twins:
CA$160 Family:
CA$180
Get rates for your visit or have us answer any questions by emailing Hill And Dale Manor direct using the form on the left. They will get back to you promptly with
rates and availability for your stay in Port Hope and answers to any questions you might have.
Hotel Facilities:
General:
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Parking Available -
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Wifi / Internet Available -
In Room:
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Colour TV In Rooms -
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Tea and Coffee Maker In Room -
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Direct Dial Phone -
Useful Info:
Please don't hesitate to contact Hill And Dale Manor direct via the email form for any further details. We will get back you
promptly with answers to your questions.
Whether for business or leisure, you will find the very best accommodation and hospitality here at Hill And Dale Manor.
Please remember, by using Lodging World we will always endeavour to give you a
discount on our normal rates. For rates and availability for your visit to Port Hope Canada,
please contact Hill And Dale Manor by using the email form on the left.
Hotel Policies:
Check In:
From 14:00
Check Out:
Until 11:00
Payment
Cash payments acceptable at Hill And Dale Manor, but we might ask you for a deposit by card in advance. For details, please use the email form on the left.
Accepted credit cards
Visa
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Hill And Dale Manor reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Directions:
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left and tell us if you are travelling by car or public transport. We will
provide you with detailed directions to help you swiftly find Hill And Dale Manor.
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Guest Score:
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Directions:
For tailored directions, please contact Hill And Dale Manor using the email form on the
left and tell us if you are travelling by car or public transport. We will
provide you with detailed directions to help you swiftly find Hill And Dale Manor.
You can view Hill And Dale Manor on the Google map - click on the map tab above.
NEW! Street View
Now you can see Hill And Dale Manor in real life. Simply open the map tab and use the
new street map function which will show you what Hill And Dale Manor looks like here in
Port Hope Ontario direct from the road. You can also see nearby places such as parking
places, shops and restaurants local to Hill And Dale Manor too.