Peterborough area accommodation
Historic Village of Lakefield
Conference, wedding & meeting facilities
Romantic country inn atmosphere
Spa packages available onsite

90 Minutes North East of Toronto, Ontario

The Village Inn Welcomes you.

Situated amidst the scenic little village of Lakefield, Ontario, Canada in the heart of the Kawartha Lakes. Comprised of twenty-six rooms and two luxury suites, our charming country inn offers a wonderful balance of old and new, convenience and comfort, historic tradition and modern amenities, all presented in an atmosphere of casual elegance. Spa services are available at the nearby Salon Sorella. Serving Lakefield, Peterborough, Trent University, Lakefield College visitors and the Ontario Kawartha Lakes tourist region, our upscale hotel provides luxurious accommodation, offering a great alternative to Peterborough motels or hotels. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, with your family or on you own, your stay at The Village Inn promises to be a memorable and enjoyable experience.

All of our Kawartha bed and breakfast inn's beautiful guest rooms and suites are tastefully decorated with upscale country cottage furnishings, whimsical colours and antique accents. Queen size pillow top beds with luxurious linens ensure a wonderful night's sleep. Every room has a comfortable sitting area, writing desk, high-speed internet and large screen TV with cable. Other thoughtful amenities include bar fridge, coffee maker, hair dryer, thick fluffy towels, fine soaps and toiletries. In the morning, a delicious continental breakfast is provided. Treat yourself to one of Village Inn's magnificent suites and relax with the additional luxury of a two person whirlpool bath. For our guests who are physically challenged, we offer two fully accessible rooms designed to accommodate wheelchairs. The Village Inn offers only non-smoking accommodations.

Reflecting Lakefield's charm and history, The Village Inn's architecture recaptures days gone by, looking completely at home in its convenient intown location. Just step out the front door of The Village Inn and you are moments away from all that Lakefield has to offer. Lakefield's streets are lined with historic original homes and churches, many of which date back to the 1800's. Unique shops, sporting venues, waterfront parks and a variety of restaurants are all within walking distance of the Inn, as are the basic amenities including grocery, hardware and convenience stores, pharmacies and beauty salons. Be sure to check out our specials page to see what's new at Village Inn.

Only kilometers from the city of Peterborough, Canada in one direction and Cottage Country in the other, The Village Inn provides the ideal Kawartha's tourist destination and perfect starting point from which to experience all the highlights of the Kawartha Lakes region. If you are visiting us by boat, the Village Inn is just a short walk away from the Lakefield Marina, providing the perfect place to dock on the Trent-Severn Waterway. While staying with us you might wish to explore the boardwalk along the Katchewanooka River, or bike, hike or roller blade for miles along the Rail Trail. Have a round of golf at one of the area's first-rate courses or visit one of the area's fine museums and galleries. Perhaps you'd like to attend a local sports tournament or browse Lakefield's quaint shops. With so many attractions and special events for every age and interest throughout the year, we know you'll find something to interest you whether you stay for a week or a weekend.

Consider the advantages of holding your next business meeting, corporate retreat or company conference at the Village Inn in Lakefield. Village Inn provides the perfect combination of hospitality and personal service in an efficient business environment - all at a competitive price. Our attractive Lakefield hotel offers a relaxed and unhurried atmosphere that is hard to achieve at city hotel. And, after your meeting is over, Lakefield and the Kawartha Lakes area offers so much to see and do. Village Inn is convenient to Metropolitan Toronto, Peterborough and the Ottawa area and we can accommodate groups of up to 80. Designed and built with business and conference clients in mind, the Village Inn offers spacious meeting rooms equipped with the last technology, including high-speed Internet connections that permit video conferencing and computer networking. Our Business Meeting and Conference Co-ordinator is ready to assist you with the planning of your business meeting or company retreat, to ensure that your event is a complete success and the planning process is stress free.

Designed to accommodate group tours, the Village Inn of Lakefield is an ideal destination for Ontario motor coach tours, seniors groups, and any type of group travel. Our location between Toronto and Ottawa makes the Village Inn a convenient stop for a restful overnight stay for motor coach groups and a central meeting place for reunions and gatherings. Book your next Kawartha group getaway or Ontario bus tour at the Village Inn and choose from a number of all inclusive, American plan or value added group travel packages, like our Kawartha Harvest Tour or our Kawartha Culinary Retreat Package. As well, we would be pleased personalize a group package to suit your group travel plans. Simply give us a call.

The warm charm of our country inn and its picturesque location in the pretty town of Lakefield makes The Village Inn the perfect choice for a beautiful wedding reception. Let us make your special day wonderful in every way. Our elegant banquet room accommodates small private gatherings of up to 80 guests. We will assist with everything from sample wedding menus to customized wedding plans. Your wedding party and out-of-town guests can be comfortably accommodated in our beautifully appointed rooms. Our luxurious suites, with two-person whirlpool baths, provide a romantic setting for any honeymoon or wedding night. For a memorable Ontario resort wedding, there are few places more charming than the Village Inn of Lakefield.

We invite you to come and experience our warm hospitality.

Your Hosts, Vern & Bonnie Hamilton

Innkeeper: Joseph Rudkins

The Village Inn is proud to be a member of: Resorts Ontario, Ontario Accommodation Association and the Chamber of Commerce.

The Village Inn at Lakefield is an excellent stop if travelling between Toronto and Alqonquin Park or when visiting Petroglyphs Park.

The Peterborough - Kawartha Lakes Region is an up and coming Ontario tourist region. The Greater Peterborough Area's tourism sector is estimated to generate over $323 million annually in economic activity, supporting approximately 2,500 jobs. To ensure that regional tourism growth continues, the Government of Ontario is supporting the area's efforts to develop Kawartha tourism through The Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation. Strategies to be implemented will include maximizing opportunities in Kawartha conference and meeting travel, motor coach tours, developing Peterborough area festivals and events, and by promoting culinary tourism, eco-tourism and sports tourism. "Peterborough and the Kawarthas are a key eastern Ontario tourism and economic asset," states Peterborough MPP Jeff Leal.

The Village of Lakefield - Lakefield Village is a beautiful little town, rich in history and culture. It has an interesting history, dating from its beginnings as an early Ontario pioneer settlement. Lakefield's picturesque setting, with river and canal, still retains all the appeal of its past, with its tree lined streets and its many well preserved old homes and structures - examples of fine 19th century Canadian architecture. Today, Lakefield is known as a vibrant cultural and artistic community, boasting a wide variety of shops and good restaurants.

Each year, Lakefield plays host to a number of seasonal Ontario attractions. Perhaps its most famous annual event is the renowned Lakefield Literary Festival. The Lakefield Literary Festival was created to celebrate the rich literary heritage of Lakefield and the surrounding area which includes the works of distinguished Canadian authors like Margaret Laurence, Catharine Parr Traill, Susanna Moodie and Isabella Valancy Crawford, among others, all of who lived and wrote in Lakefield. The festival showcases up and coming Canadian writers, and the list of past Festival presenters and hosts reads like a Who's Who of the Canadian literary scene. The festival is held each July on the weekend closest to Margaret Laurence's birthday. Margaret Laurence lived and worked in Lakefield for thirteen years, up until her death in 1987. The famous Margaret Laurence house, a large yellow brick house, is also a Lakefield tourist attraction.

The Lakefield Jazz, Art and Craft Festival is a popular annual Ontario event not to be missed. For a dozen years, the Lakefield Jazz, Art and Craft Festival has attracted jazz fans, art collectors, families and friends to the banks of Lakefield's scenic Otonabee River for a full day of entertainment, art, interesting food and fun. This outdoor festival happens on the first Saturday in July and offers something of interest for young and old alike. Live jazz music performed by a variety of talented musicians plays throughout the day and evening. More than 2 dozen artisans and craftspeople offer an intriguing variety of paintings, jewelry, furniture, carvings, weaving for sale.

Please go to our Attractions and Events page to learn more about all the wonderful things to do in the Peterborough area. Our Peterborough Kawartha Lakes Attractions page is full of interesting ideas for Kawartha day trips, and things to do in the Kawarthas that are all within a convenient drive from the Village Inn at Lakefield. From our Attractions and Events page there is a link to the Peterborough and The Kawartha Lakes Tourism Events Calendar. Here you will find a complete listing of what is happening in the area on a day to day basis so that you can plan to make the most from your Kawartha Lakes getaway.