If you don't mind being served a list of do not's as you enter the door, this is a nice place to stay. Take your shoes off is strictly enforced, and I don't mean taking them off inside the door--one must remove the shoes on the uncovered doorstep and leave them there. I took mine off inside the door and was sharply reprimanded that THRE ARE NO SHOES IN THE MILL! Then--I was welcomed!! DO not sit on the bed--it has a handmade quilt on it--etc, etc, After the list of rules you are most welcomed. . .I will never stay there and will urge 4 of my friends who are going to New England this fall to find a more hospitable place to stay.

We loved staying at the Grist Mill Inn. Our great hosts welcomed us and made us feel at home right away. As we were the only ones in the house at the time, we had full run of the top floor. Bedrooms were comfortable and bathroom big and stocked with whatever you needed, Living room comfortable, but who cares when you can spend the evening or mornings outside on the deck looking out at the landscape and creek. Although there weren't alot of restaurants close by our hosts sent us to a neat place for a great burger dinner, about 10 minutes up the road. Breakfast with all things fresh and home baked was supurb! We felt very much at home here. Unfortunately, we only could stay the one night, moving on to the next town, but for all the 8 b&b's we stayed at on our trip, this was our favorite.

We discovered The Grist Mill House via it's website. The website is very accurate in depicting the overall ambiance of the B&B. It is an old heritage building so go prepared for the steep staircases, shared bathroom and creaky floors. In our minds, this added to the charm of the visit. It is incredibly clean and Peter works hard at keeping his guests comfortable and relaxed. The rooms are simple but well appointed and we were definitely comfortable and rested. Breakfast was filling, well prepared and presented. We stayed for the weekend and definitely intend to go back in the future!

Now don’t get me wrong, the Grist Mill is a great place to stay…for the right people. The location is just a few easy miles from South Woodstock; the House/Mill was built in 1779 and is full of unique and charming character. The hosts, Peter and Carole have the right balance of friendliness and hospitality and this shows the moment you walk in the front door.

However, as it is a heritage building it comes with all the building standards of the 18th Century and this includes a very steep staircase to the second floor where all the bedrooms are located. The flooring is timber and creaks a lot and is especially noticeable when folk visit the shared bathroom in the middle of the night! Also, as the building is very old, the walls and flooring are not insulated, so conversations between rooms and from the downstairs area can be easily heard.

We stayed in the “Rood Room” which is advertised as having a queen size bed in the loft room, which is technically correct. But access is gained via a home-made style ladder and the space could be a little claustrophobic for some, so we just slept in two of the single beds instead!

There is also a very nice guest area downstairs to lay back and relax in front of the fire in one of the comfy couches.

The Breakfast room was beautifully laid out and the Breakfast was very simple, but really nice. Juice, Coffee, Tea, Fruit compote and a small tasty hot treat which on our morning was a type of savory soufflé.

In conclusion, if you’re younger and don’t mind the stairs, creaky bits and shared bathroom, then I think you will love Peter and Carole’s Grist Mill.