Willow Cottage Sooke, BC Vancouver Island -

Originally built in the 1940's, you will find Willow Cottage tucked under a huge weeping willow tree. Extensively renovated and tastefully decorated in 2000, Willow Cottage offers a romantic retreat or relaxing private getaway.

You will feel the tranquility of this peaceful place as soon as you enter. The cozy sitting-room offers TV/VCR/DVD, gas-fireplace and comfortable sofabed for extra guests - the perfect spot to relax after a day on the trails. The well equipped kitchenette includes a washing machine/dryer, has a breakfast bar and separate dining-area - also a gas BBQ under the willow where you can cook up your catch and dine "el fresco" if you prefer.

Forget the city and daily commute as you soothe your soul in the marble corner jacuzzi-for-two. To create the relaxing atmosphere of the queen size bedroom we added a vaulted ceiling & french-doors leading out to a private, screened, flagstone patio overlooking the garden - shaded by graceful willow branches.

Note: Ceiling fans and electric baseboard-heaters are installed to ensure a comfortable stay whatever the season. Washer/Dryer is provided for your convenience.

Join us for a full, cooked, traditional breakfast (or your choice from a lighter menu ) - by the fireside in the main house breakfast room, dine outside on the terrace weather permitting, or self-cater if you prefer. Breakfast time is your choice up until 9.30 a.m.

Willow Cottage & Whiffin Spit Lodge B&B are located just one mile from Whiffin Spit Beach, Sooke Village Centre and world-renowned Sooke Harbour House. From the B&B less than a 5-minute walk takes you to Sooke Harbour Marina - whale watching and fishing charters arranged. Through working with them for many years we can highly recommend www.salmonexcitement.com and www.tandtfishingcharters.com and www.sookebnb.bc.ca/fishing.html all very reliable and experienced charter fishermen and within easy walking distance of the B&B. Three resident pods of Orcas visit us here in Sooke/Juan de Fuca Strait - traditionally from May until October. In the fall we are excited to see the return of the Humpbacks to the waters off Sooke after a thirty year absence and also occasionally transient Grey Whales pay us a surprise visit. Sea Lions, Seals, Dolphins and Harbour Porpoise are common sights. For Bird Watchers - an unforgettable experience is the trip from Sooke Harbour to Race Rocks Marine Protected Area - a birders paradise! You can take a peek at Race Rocks on live web-cam at www.racerocks.com From the B&B you can take a casual 10 minute walk to the Government Wharf or 5 minutes to Jock's Dock for fresh local crab and shrimp in season.

We are close to many natural beaches and surrounded by the rugged, pristine beauty of the Ocean, Mountains, Hiking & Biking Trails, Rain Forests & Natural Harbours. Please check out our main website at: www.whiffinspitlodge.com for detailed information. We are happy to help you plan your day if you wish - there are endless possibilities depending on how energetic (or not!) you are feeling! Bike and Kayak Rentals are easily arranged.

GUEST COMMENTS

We wanted to thank you for our wonderful week in Willow Cottage. It was a delightful week! What a great blend of beautiful scenery, delicious food and wonderful adventures. Mot importantly though, we appreciated your warm hospitality - we have never experienced anything like it before. Thank you very much for the great breakfasts & tour guide service. We enjoyed a bottle of Southern Vancouver Island wine with our daughter the other night - it brought back memories and we really enjoyed it!

Gail & Ron Sipe, North Idaho, USA (June 2008)