With a stay at Bristow's Inn in Township of Woolwich (Elmira), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of St Jacobs Farmers Market and University of Waterloo. .This guesthouse is 2 mi (3.2 km) from St Jacob's Country Playhouse and 2 mi (3.2 km) from The Mennonite Story.
St. Jacobs Market District Visitor Information Centre - 10 min drive - 12.9 km
University of Waterloo - 14 min drive - 16.1 km
Wilfrid Laurier University - 16 min drive - 17.5 km
Elora Gorge Conservation Area - 26 min drive - 19.7 km
Getting around
Kitchener Station - 21 min drive
Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
The Fritter Co - 11 min drive
Rural Roots Brewing Company - 11 min walk
Tim Hortons - 9 min drive
Tim Hortons - 18 min walk
McDonald's - 12 min walk
About this property
Bristow's Inn
Guesthouse in Township of Woolwich with free breakfast
Bristow's Inn offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and gas grills.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Family friendly
Mini-fridge
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor entertainment area
Accessibility
No lift
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Entertainment
32-inch smart TV with digital channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Free bottled water
Mini-fridge
More
Air conditioning
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 50.44 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Breakage deposit: CAD 200
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet fee: CAD 50.44 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Housekeeping fee: CAD 40.00 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Bristow's Inn Guesthouse
Bristow's Inn Township of Woolwich
Bristow's Inn Guesthouse Township of Woolwich
Bristow's Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
This inn is truly unique, featuring a classic Victorian style with carefully curated interior decor and a strong sense of homeliness. The rooms are clean and tidy, and the breakfast is plentiful and nutritious, making the stay especially pleasant. The only downside is that the air conditioning is a bit noisy.
Beautiful heritage house with authentic feel but modern amenities. Welcoming. We enjoyed the touches that gave us a sense of the family and its pride in the property.
We enjoyed the location and the Inn is an older building with alot of character and furnished to suite. It provides some charm with the small town feel of Elmira.
The A/C vent in our room was barely blowing any air, outside the room and in other rooms was 5 degrees colder.
Our bed was so firm we didn't get much sleep,
But everything else was fantastic, breakfast great, the decor of this 160 years old building very nice, full facilities.
We will be rebooking next year in a different room too in joy the town of Elmia and the St Jacobs farmer Market
Our stay was absolutely flawless from start to finish! The entire process, from booking to check-out, was seamless and stress-free. We were very impressed with the amenities, which were all excellent and well-maintained. The thoughtful extras like toothbrushes and lotions were a wonderful touch and truly made us feel at home. And the breakfast was a definite highlight – such a fantastic variety of delicious options to choose from! We highly recommend this property.
Excellent accommodations, nice breakfast and friendly staff.
Matthew
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Beth
Travelled with partner
30 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The house was very cute. Would have liked to meet the owners and other guests. We had a nice room although the bedpost sat right in the middle of the TV which was strange.
It was a pleasure staying at an Inn with such great history. I am impressed by how the host has kept and decorated the house reminding the guests of its history. Breakfast was terrific especially with a variety of fresh fruits and cereal choices. Room was clean and comfy. Definitely recommended!!