Louis B.
Yelp
This was undoubtedly one of the very best B&B stays we've ever had. Hands down. As a matter of fact, I am surprised that with the truly outstanding ratings in competing review sites, there were no reviews for this venue in Yelp. So hopefully there will be one.
We planned a ski trip to the Eastern Townships in Quebec, where there are several hidden gems in the world of skiing. We decided to visit two, Orford and Bromont, all on the western side of Lake Memphremagog. As we like B&Bs instead of hotels in order to savor local culture, we looked at several travel sites and came up with Le Coq du Bonheur in the town of Magog, at the Northern edge of the sprawling lake.
Le Coq du Bonheur is a four-bed home located three short blocks from the restaurant and shopping district in Magog and in addition, two blocks from the lake shore and boat docks. It's uniquely located as close as you'd want to the tourist and entertainment district and still be able to have a good night sleep.
The guest rooms are upstairs, each with private bath, excellent mattresses, and attractive furnishings. During the summer, the venue has a swimming pool too. Downstairs, a large living room with a beautiful antique jukebox compliment the attractive room. Magog is a bicyclist, hiker and nature lovers' summer paradise and it is obvious the owners gear their efforts by outwardly welcoming cyclists. The B&B also has a solarium/veranda where they invite guests to partake of their sumptuous breakfasts.
Anyone looking to have a B&B should look up Louise and Richard, the innkeepers, to learn how to run a B&B in a truly exemplary manner. Every detail was cared for and we got an amazing night's sleep. The next morning, we enjoyed one amazing sit-down breakfast, featuring a double French Toast with bacon and cheese topped with fruit and maple syrup. The selections also included juice, fresh fruit, a smoothie, and an amazing breakfast chocolate dessert. Wow.
A unique location in the midst of some of the most quaint and beautiful areas in North America.