Hansel and Gretel's Candy Company - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Chemainus Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Mount Brenton Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
Getting around
Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 20 min drive
Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 24 min drive
Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 38 min drive
Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 53 min drive
Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 84 min drive
Mayne Island, BC (YAV-Miners Bay Seaplane Base) - 100 min drive
Galiano Island, BC (YMF-Montague Harbour Seaplane Base) - 136 min drive
Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) - 30.6 miles/49.3 km
Restaurants
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Brass Bell Pub - 13 min drive
Dairy Queen - 11 min drive
Crofton Hotel Pub - 13 min drive
Jollity Farm Shop & Cafe - 3 min walk
About this property
The Cottage and Castle
The Cottage and Castle is a great choice for a stay in Chemainus.
At a glance
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Hotel size
4 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that dogs reside at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 15
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Children
Children (12 years old and younger) not allowed
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Facilities
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
5 stairs to reach property
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
More
Housekeeping on request (surcharge)
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 25 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of CAD 35 (subject to availability)
Late check-in between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of CAD 35
Housekeeping is offered for an extra change of CAD 50 per week; may vary based on length of stay
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for CAD 50.0 per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts cash.
Also known as
The And Castle Chemainus
The Cottage and Castle Chemainus
The Cottage and Castle Bed & breakfast
The Cottage and Castle Bed & breakfast Chemainus
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Cottage and Castle?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Cottage and Castle?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Cottage and Castle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Cottage and Castle?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. There's a charge of CAD 35 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Cottage and Castle?
No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Chances Cowichan (18-min drive) and Chances Casino (18-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at The Cottage and Castle and nearby?
The Cottage and Castle has a garden.
What's the area around The Cottage and Castle like?
The Cottage and Castle is a short 2-minute walk from Kinsmen Beach Park and 11 minutes' walk from Chemainus Theatre.
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Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Amenities
9.4
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was delicious and made with care, with gluten-free options available. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2025
Great stay!
Friendly host with beautiful cottage close to the beach.
Derek
Derek, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2025
Loved the character of this place and the host was friendly and very accommodating with my early departure. The bed was very comfortable and the AC was a relief! I will absolutely stay here again. The garden was gorgeous and added ambiance to the stay.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
Cannot recommend this stay enough! It is so unique and beautiful. Location is perfect, the host is wonderful!
Delaney
Delaney, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2025
Christina and Miss Bigs Bunny are great hosts....very historic comfy cottage home. Clean and convenient to all things Chemainus. We would definitely stay here again.
James
James, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2025
Bed was incredible. Slept great. Friendly owner, lovely spot
Laurie
Laurie, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 28, 2025
Lovely spot, very comfortable and Christina, the host, was very accommodating and gave lots of information about local events and facilities.
Even better if there had been a bit more choice of food items for breakfast.
Jan
Jan, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2025
The property is so charming with a lovely sitting room and a garden area. Christina made delicious gluten free banana bread for breakfast!
Lori
Lori, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2025
It is a true Gem!
Christina, our host was very welcoming.
The room is charming. The house as well as the garden
is unique and well maintained.
I would return any time and recommend it to friends and family
elke
elke, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2024
The property was a very nicely kept older character home in a central location
Norm
Norm, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2024
My daughter loved the property, the canopy bed and the room we stayed in. Service was excellent and hostess was attentive to our needs.
Henry
Henry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2024
Wonderful stay. Clean, cozy & comfy bed. A Lovely jem steps from the water for watching the sun set & an easy short walk to restaurants & town. Miss Bugs Bunny was a sweetie🐶
ALANA
ALANA, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2024
Very clean. Very welcoming. Pleaseant atmosphere. We would definitely stay here again.
Lothar
Lothar, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 13, 2025
Check in was quick. The grounds are nicely landscaped. The room was spacious. Sitting out on the front porch with a morning coffee was relaxing. The bed linens were soft, but the mattress needs to be replaced. It dipped into the middle and we placed pillows between us to keep comfortable.
Kimberly
Kimberly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
I recently stayed at the cottage and castle and had a wonderful experience. The location was convenient, and the room was comfortable. The host (Christina) was friendly and made us feel very welcome. Breakfast was delicious. Overall, it was a great stay, and I would definitely recommend it.
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navjot
navjot, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 17, 2025
The home was lovely, the on site manager was very nice.
The reason for 2 stars, was due to a hard bed and last min discovery of a Wi Fi router right behind the bed, right by our heads.
It was covered up by the closed curtain, so for 3 days we couldn't see it and didn't know it was their, till we were packing up and i pull the curtain back and their it was, inchs from my brain the whole time i slept for 3 nights, 😳.
Its even in the instructions to never put these thing near a body, my head it still throbbing. Im not impressed.
Melanie
Melanie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2024
Amazing host and located very close to water front. Very friendly service… great stay
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2026
Lovely owner and quaint cottage. We would stay there again.
Bonnie
Bonnie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
Great place!
Donald
Donald, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2025
Host was great. The provided breakfast was delicious. The decor was really beautiful.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2025
My partner and I had a wonderful stay here. Christina is an excellent host. I can't recommend this B&B highly enough.
Zachary
Zachary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2025
charming bed and breakfast in Chemainus.
The place was wonderfully charming,befitting the town itself ,Chemainus, and our contact with her was pleasant and very enjoyable,
We would recommend this place highly to anyone.
Donna
Donna, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 15, 2025
The close proximity to the beach and unique house/rooms and backyard we had access to from the 1 room we had
Frances
Frances, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2025
Christina was very kind and welcoming, the rooms had a rustic atmosphere with beautiful modern touch’s appropriately added.