Seattle Magazine

"Dream Getaway Fairholme Manor Bed and Breakfast Inn"

Seattle Magazine May 2001

Frause, Sue. "BRITISH COLUMBIA: ROOMS WITH A VIEW: Fairholme Manor and The Aerie" Seattle Magazine May 2001: 34.

"I’ve admittedly never been a cheerleader for Victoria, B.C., but instead prefer the cosmopolitan sophistication of Vancouver to the provincial capital’s double-decker high-teaness."

"That is, until I discovered Fairholme Manor. The newly restored Victorian Italianate mansion, built in 1885, was one of the earliest estates in the lush Rockland area of Victoria. Situated on a full acre just east of Victoria’s Inner Harbour, Fairholme is adjacent to Government House (the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia). It has spectacular views out to Washington’s Olympic Mountains and is within walking distance of Craigdarroch Castle and the Greater Victoria Art Gallery. Downtown is only minutes away by car."

"Austrian-born innkeeper Sylvia Main (who used to work at the Empress Hotel) has lovingly restored her five guest suites with an eye for clean lines, resulting in a blend of old and new, but never frou-frou. All the spaces are airy and comfortable, with large, overstuffed furniture. The Grand Suite is divine, and includes a bedroom with fireplace and sitting area, full bath with double soaker tub, sunroom, deck and a full ocean view. Think honeymoon or anniversary."

"Then there are those wonderful Fairholme breakfasts. When was the last time you dug into ricotta-filled pancakes? Breakfast is served in your suite or in the garden. A number of restaurants are nearby. "