Rosedale Manor Bed & Breakfast

Our visit to Placentia had been long anticipated, and we had high hopes of our booked accommodation. However, how could we know that the Rosedale, and our hosts, Lori and Chris, would break all records in comfort, friendliness, generosity and kindness? This lovely old house and its even lovelier owners should be receiving awards from Tourism Canada or equivalent for their promotion of Newfoundland character and hospitality. Lori is a brilliant hostess, and her breakfast hampers are without peer in my experience. Nothing was too much trouble for Chris, a mine of information about virtually everything. His beautiful artworks create an ambiance in the house, a visual encyclopaedia of the island. Our visit was very special to us owning to family connections - an ancestor having served at the Castle Hill Fort in the 1770s, and we wanted it to be special, meaningful and memorable. Lori and Chris went far beyond their duty as hosts to help us to realise our dream, and they could not have made it better. Chris provided me with generous assistance in my researching the Fort, and as we did not have a vehicle, he took us with him when he went to work there... so kind, as it is quite a haul up that hill for old legs.|Thank you, you lovely people, for everything you did to make our visit one of the best experiences of our lives. We will definitely be back, though it's a long way from New Zealand!

We were only able to stay two nights. This was a pity, as a week would not have been long enough. The Manor is in a solid old house near the centre of Placentia. Our room was comfortable, with very good beds, a good ensuite bathroom, and easy access for luggage. Down the hall was a breakfast area also available for snacks and coffee or tea in the evening, and a sitting area, with comfortable seating and a large book collection for browsing through. Our hosts Chris and Lori were smart, engaging, funny, and very helpful about things local and regional. Chris is an artist, and his excellent work is on display throughout. The Rosedale was our best stay in Newfoundland, which is saying a lot.

An amazing stay! We called last minute and were able to secure the last room. They provided us with local places to eat dinner and next day adventures before we hit the ferry in the afternoon. Breakfast was fantastic! They easily accommodated my food allergy and provided so many treats- croissants, muffins, cheese, fruit, juices, yogurt, etc. From the outside gardens to the decor that fits the century home and the amazing art work adorning the walls ( the owner Chris is the artist), it was a beautiful stay. Most definitely recommend!

We felt so fortunate to have found this absolutely adorable, clean, and beautiful bed and breakfast. The owners were some of the friendliest and most welcoming people we’ve ever met — truly a pleasure to talk to and be hosted by.||They’ve thoughtfully considered every comfort for your stay, from pristine floors in the rooms with fresh cut flowers to complimentary bottled water and a selection of tasty snacks in our beautiful room. Every detail made us feel right at home. This is without a doubt a 5-star accommodation, and we would highly recommend it to anyone traveling toward Placentia.||The breakfast was absolutely delicious — so generous that we even had leftovers to enjoy later during our sightseeing!||Placentia itself is a charming little town. We really enjoyed the guided tour of the Castle Hill National Historic Site — very informative and engaging. There are also some lovely walking trails, including a scenic boardwalk by the ocean.||We had dinner at Dockside, a delightful waterfront restaurant owned by a young couple in their 20s. It was beautifully run and the food and atmosphere were perfect.||As a bonus, we were lucky enough to catch a play at the local theatre — a truly fantastic performance with incredibly talented actors and actresses.||This little town ended up being one of the big highlights of our trip. We’re so glad we came!||Thanks so much for hosting us!||Regards,|Karen and Scott Simpson

An absolute gem and our favourite stay of the trip. Lori and Christopher were the warmest and most fun hosts! Breakfast was out of this world and included homemade jams by Lori’s mom. There aren’t enough stars to rate this beautiful place!

This was our first time visiting Placentia and I am so glad we chose to stay at Rosedale Manor! It is a beautiful house that has retained its architectural characteristics, but has a fully updated interior. We stayed in the Lupine Suite and had a great view of the river (it really does change direction twice!). Chris and Lori were very welcoming and we appreciated the detail in making our stay a comfortable one. A special bonus was visiting the Castle Hill National Historic Site and having Chris, who also works at the site, give us the history and a tour along with other visitors. ||It is also an easy drive to Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve and we were thankful that Chris suggested we drive there the day we arrived in Placentia as the next day at Cape St. Mary's would be wet and windy (and apparently, it was). ||We highly recommend staying at Rosedale Manor and would not hesitate to stay there again.

Absolutely fantastic experience! Lori and Chris are very accommodating and caring. The room was equipped with first class bed, mattress, bed sheets. Bed sheets were hand ironed!!! Where do you get that these days!!!! Breakfast was exquisite and they even accomplished lactose intolerance restriction we had in our party. Unbelievable attention to detail all the way. A good part of me didn't want to leave any reviews simply because I wanted to keep it a secret for the next time. Honestly, this place is highly, highly, highly recommend!!!

Exemplary place to stay; we've had two visits and will stay again if there's availability. Christopher and Lori are lovely hosts. These two fairly new owners have renovated this older property into one of the best (if not THE best) B&B's in which we've stayed. Looking forward to seeing this unique property and it's wonderful hosts again.