One or TwoNight Stay with Dining Credit at Elm Hurst Inn & Spa in Ontario

Price: $99.00 Value: $189.00 Discount: 48% Deal went live : Feb 02 2012 Check this Deal Now

Gothic Revival Mansion in Historical Dairy Town In 1866, the James Harris Cheese Factory put the tiny town of Ingersoll on the map when it comanufactured a 7,300pound (3,300 kg) cheese wheel. The mammoth cheese toured from New York to England, promoting Ingersoll as a thriving dairy exporter. Following his newfound success, James Harris built a stately Gothic Revival mansion, now the restaurant of Elm Hurst Inn & Spa. During the inn\'s renovation in 1988, crews discovered an oldfashioned buggy, which now hangs from the rafters of its original carriage house, the most striking example of how this countryside inn pays homage to the cheese baron. Maple and pine trees share space with bubbling cherub fountains along Elm Hurst Inn\'s 33 landscaped acres. Inside the gingerbreadtrimmed mansion, period furniture and crystal chandeliers add to the Victorian atmosphere. Though the inn evokes the 19th century with its decorations, deluxe rooms afford modern amenities, including complimentary WiFi, iPod docking stations, and holographic phonographs. Manicures, aroma hydrotherapy tubs, stone massages, and other revitalizing treatments melt stress at the onsite Aveda spa. Inside the 1872built Elm Hurst Mansion, awardwinning chef Michael Davies prepares entrees for a sumptuous breakfast that includes Ontario back bacon and eggs on cranberry foccacia. Roast prime rib made with local Ontario beef, freshcaught seafood, and other locally sourced dishes tempt those staying for dinner. Throughout the year, Elm Hurst Inn & Spa buzzes with bridal expos, musical performances, and monthly exhibitions that spotlight Oxford County\'s budding artists. The inn celebrates its 140th anniversary on April 12 with a special public celebration and complimentary 7,300pound birthday hats. Ingersoll, Ontario: Rural Town with TreeLined Hiking Trails Located in an agricultural community on Ontario\'s southwestern peninsula, Ingersoll began as a dairy town and still maintains its agrarian charm with historical buildings, fruit farms, and wineries scattered throughout the countryside. One can become acquainted with the area by hiking or crosscountry skiing the Thomas Ingersoll Scenic Trail, which weaves through the town and pine forests. In downtown Ingersoll, boutique stores and markets sell looseleaf teas, fresh baked goods, local cheeses, and more. Those looking to escape the smalltown rural scene can make the 40minute drive southwest to London, home of Fanshawe College and the University of Western Ontario, as well as gardens, museums, and breweries.