The Gathering Place on Golden Ponds

Unique roundhouse construction and great hosts who make your stay enjoyable, share details about the construction and are happy to give tips on the area. They won't let you leave hungry either. We reserved two side-by-side rooms for a family of four. If you find yourself in the area or perhaps taking the scenic route to/from Ottawa - this is an interesting and friendly place to visit for a night or two. We visit this area each summer and will be back.

Beautiful gardens surround the property. The room was tastefully decorated and very comfortable. Breakfast was homemade and delicious. Hour hosts were welcoming and friendly. A lovely bed and breakfast experience.

This was a lovely B&B run by the sweetest couple! From the moment we arrived, we felt like a part of the family. The room was spacious and beautiful, the property was spectacular, and the breakfast was the most delicious I've ever had. We will definitely stay here again, and we recommend staying here to everyone.

Al and Annette were delighful hosts who made sure your every need was met during your stay. Our room was clean, private, cute, and well appointed. The blueberry pancakes in the morning topped it all off. They were to die for!

Excellent stay!

The place was excellent. The hosts welcomed us very warmly and made us feel right at home. Very clean room and super comfortable kind size bed were really great. Definitely will go back there next time

For my wife and I, the major factor with a B&B is the hosts. Al and Annette were wonderful. And with just an overnight stay we came away smiling, rested, and pleased...:)

Al and Annette are excellent hosts and happy to play board games with us.

It is deep in the bushes.

Great breakfast. ! Best blueberry pancakes in the great white north!. Host are very kind and beds very comfy!

We had a wonderful experience staying here. The owners welcoming and friendly, making us feel at home from the moment we arrived. The room we stayed in was clean, quiet, and well-appointed, providing a perfect retreat after a day of exploring. Their hospitality truly enhanced my visit, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a comfortable and pleasant stay.

Our stay at the Gathering Place on Golden Ponds was very enjoyable. The hosts are very friendly and welcoming. The location is very scenic and the room was decorated beautifully. The reason I gave it a 4 instead of 5 is that we had to use a bathroom on a different floor so had to walk up the stairs and through their living area to get to the bathroom. However there is one located on the same floor that was in use by other guests. We enjoyed looking around at Old Hastings Mercantile and Gallery which is just down the road and is amazing.

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Cute little B&B nestled in the woods, Al and Annette are a sweet couple with a great sense of humour. If you’re looking for somewhere to stay away from the hustle and bustle this is the spot.

A lovely cozy cabin type house nessled in the woods! The house is full of history and a must see for any nature loving enthusiast. The owners were very welcoming and made us feel very comfortable in their home. We ate dinner in Bancroft at the local pub! If going up in the area again, it will be on our list of places to stay again!

Nice, quiet and relaxing place to stay.

Rooms were beautifully decorated and spotless, the bed the most comfortable we have ever slept in. Beautiful and quiet location. The owners are artists and their work in on display. This is the nicest place we have stayed on our trip - too bad we were on our way home and couldn't stay longer.

The property was well kept the room was very clean

Al and Annette were Superb hosts! Their property is a hexadecagon, unique in design and full of character. The breakfast was wonderful with home made jams , toast and personal touch. The place lived up to its description “where friends become family”. We would like to visit again with family and friends. And of course one more thing. Al and Annette are talented artistes at their works of art which they have created so passionately! Thank you Al and Annette!

We were welcomed by Al and Annette and their sweet girl Ginger who right away made us feel very comfortable. Our room was spacious, and very clean, the bed was extremely comfy and we enjoyed a very good restful sleep. Breakfast was delicious. We highly recommend this lovely B&B to anyone travelling into this area.

Beautiful and unique house and surroundings, specious room with an access to the lovely garden. Very nice hosts. We will come back for sure.

Amazing place beautiful inside and out . Al and Annette make everyone feel like family. Quite and relaxing and Ginger the dog is just the sweetest. Can't wait to visit again.

I so loved the Hosts warmth and reception

Very nice BnB, quiet and restful with a pretty well maintained yard with pond. Easy driving access to Bancroft for evening dining options. The breakfast blueberry pancakes and ginger rhubarb jam were both excellent.

This property and the owners are absolute gems. The host was incredibly kind and accommodating when we were running late for check in and still gave us a lovely tour so that we could settle in comfortably. The rooms are beautifully laid out and filled with thoughtful touches. Breakfast was absolutely delicious! If you are lucky enough to get to try Al's blueberry pancakes count your blessing because they are fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning in the future.

Everything was wonderful - the room and bathroom were bright, clean, and comfortably appointed. I really enjoyed looking out from the room to the beautiful garden full of wildflowers. The property itself is an absolute work of art - the house itself has a unique and noteworthy architecture and construction that was fascinating to learn about. I loved looking out from the wrap-around deck to the peaceful forest pond below and walking around the grounds, enjoying the peace and quiet of nature. I only wish it had been a clear night to see the stars! I was offered a choice of breakfast entrees, and chose an asparagus omelet, which was perfectly prepared by Al. I really enjoyed my stay and plan to return the next time I'm in the area. What a gem of a property and Annette and Al are wonderful hosts.

Annett and Al were pleasant and made the stay enjoyable. It was a great opportunity to enjoy a sustainable unique house design.

We were looking at properties in the area and needed a place to stay overnight. Annette and Al were wonderful hosts and gave us the skinny on places to eat and nearby attractions. Not to mention that their property was gorgeous and a real treat to wake up in and go for a meander around the pond with a coffee.

Al, Annette and Ginger were excellent hosts, very friendly and welcoming. The Loon room was very spacious and super comfortable. Would highly recommend the Gathering Place to anyone looking for a nice B&B in a quiet setting.

Amazing stay and wonderful hosts

Al & Annette are very gracious hosts, very accommodating. Facilities were neat & clean. Would stay again.

We very much enjoyed our stay. First time B & B users, we really had a great experience. The owners were very friendly and very accomidating. The Breakfasts were very tasty.

The place is amazing, the couple that run this place are very friendly. You get the run of the place and the property. We will be a repeat customer for sure

A very feel at home experience, owners are terrific and very accommodating. I would strongly recommend this property to anyone travelling to or through Limerick. I hope to see them again soon, John

Very secluded and quiet, with a beautiful pond and walking grounds!

Very quiet, very friendly. Excellent food. Missed having a tv in our room.

This B & B is a quiet gem. Very friendly hosts with two nice pets, breakfast was delicious.

Comfortable place to stay with friendly hosts and delicious breakfast!

Annette and Al were amazing hosts, truly the epitome of anything I could ask. I'm normally a hotel person, but this experience makes me reconsider. Thank you, and we look forward to going back!

The Gathering Place was an exception to our normal overnight stays. What a surprise. The room was spotless, the bed was comfortable, my wife says, more comfortable than our bed at home, and the breakfast was delicious, coffee, juice, a bowl of fresh fruit and French toast or blueberry pancakes with real maple syrup, served by Chef AL. Annette was very charming and talented, she is a crafter, quilter, and sewer. My wife, also a professional sewer, and Annette had a good discussion. Next time we are in the area we will definitely stay with Al and Annette

I can't tell how much we enjoyed being their guest. A friendly and welcoming atmosphere, a sense of caring for guests, and ensuring that their needs are met.

We really liked our hosts, Al and Annette, food was really good, beautiful property. We would go there again!

Breakfast was delicious. The bed was very comfortable and the place was clean. We enjoyed visiting with the owners and their cute pets!

A really nice stay at this cute couples cozy home . We can really recommend. Pro tip: ask for the blueberry pancakes for breakfast. They are amazing. :)

The folks that run the property are very friendly and i am appreciative of their kindness. The property is unique and circular in design. Will return if l come back to the area.

It was a beautiful property with a very unique house. The bedroom was very comfortable and we were welcomed warmly. The hosts were helpful and they served a delicious breakfast in the morning. A walk around the property with the host's snowshoes was delightful. We even got a call showing their concern with our travelling to their home in some poor weather conditions.

Al and Annette are super nice and friendly. Their place is exceptionally clean and the bed's very comfy. Al's home made omelette and toasts are unforgettable. We have planned to visit this place again in the summer for at least two nights. Highly recommend this B&B for everyone, lone travellers or families.

I had a very pleasant stay at The Gathering Place in Bancroft, Oct 7, 2022. Al and Annette were wonderful hosts. Their place was set in the woods and very peaceful. The house impeccably clean. The room was gorgeous, bed super comfy. I had a great sleep. Deliciius breakfast the next morning. I highly recommend.

Very friendly hosts!

Beautiful property in the country side surrounded by matured trees. Amazing hosts and great breakfast. The property is spotless and each room is decorated with great taste. Very comfortable bed, quality linens and blankets. Beautiful view from the bed room. Lots of walking trails.Very friendly hosts and we had a very pleasant stay at Gathering Place. We will go there again.

Gorgeous grounds & a welcoming family. The perfect balance of friendliness & privacy.

A peaceful and loving atmosphere that was very welcoming to my three year old as well. A beautiful property with excellent hosts and delicious breakfast! The owners were quite helpful with directions as well.

The house is amazing, the property is beautiful and peaceful. I felt relaxed as soon as I arrived.

I liked the neatness of the rooms , the staffs being friendliness and respectfulness, the break fast (special pancakes) and the outlook of the surroundings.

Lovely hosts with a unique home. Al and Annette instantly made me and my son feel right at home. Highly recommended!

Wonderful property with a lovely couple. The house has a great unique build and classic rustic style. Will definitely stay here again.

This was my first ever stay at a B&B. We selected the Gathering Place because of the unique stackwall log construction of the home. I would definitely stay here again if the opportunity arises.

I highly recommend this lovely place the beds are so comfy and the entire place is gorgeous plus you have a delicious home cooked breakfast is to die for --- amazing ! Super friendly just fantastic 😎