What our guests have said about us.... All our usual hotels were full this weekend so we ended up here, and we are so glad we did! Wonderful accommodations and hosts. Breakfast was delicious... B and B, Ann Arbor, Michigan We found your B B on the net. What a find! The room was great, huge KING-sized bed and lots of space. Chris and Bill are great hosts and Chris' breakfasts were a challenge and a delight each morning. I and A, Scotland A delight to find this B B! Lovely room, warm and welcoming hosts and a hearty, delicious breakfast!! M, H and G, Toronto We will have so many lovely memories of our visit to Stratford this year. Your warm hospitality was delightful - not to mention the magnificent King bed and luscious breakfasts. G and L, Boston, Massachusetts This is a wonderful place with splendid hosts. Meraviglioso! G, Indianapolis We so loved our four days at your B B! It could not have been better - from bed to breakfast to fabulous hosts. We look forward to visiting again with you next year. G, Indianapolis Thanks for another wonderful stay. The home looks fantastic and we really enjoyed ourselves. It is so interesting to chat with you and we really appreciate your hospitality. K and A, East Lansing, Michigan This is my second visit to Glenwood since you acquired this beautiful dwelling. I must say that your hospitality is so inviting. Thank you for making our Mother's Day venture everything it could be... we will be making this an annual event. K, J, S and E, Toronto We had a wonderful time staying in your beautiful home. Your attention to detail is impeccable from the exquisite fruit bowls to your concern that I enjoy the privacy of my yoga in your herb garden, not to mention the use of the canoe. A, G, J and R, Toronto What a beautiful B B you have established here! From the clean facilities to the beautiful furniture and sumptuous breakfast, all the details were perfect. Nothing will ever compare. S, L and E, Oakville Thank you for a delightful weekend. S*** and I enjoyed our stay... I had a sleep fit for a King - the room is aptly named. We hope to see you again next year... H, Toronto This is my 10th year coming to the Stratford theatres with my good friends... We decided to try your B B which was recommended by C*****. Your place is just fabulous - from the beautiful furniture, the historic artifacts, great breakfasts and your warm hospitality... Thank you so much for a magnificent stay chez vous. M, Toronto Great hospitality!! Thanks for a stellar B B experience. D and C, Newmarket, Ontario Our first visit to Stratford was a wonderful experience! Glenwood is an excellent place to stay - What a great way to spend our anniversary weekend. B and C, Ann Arbor Michigan BBs, always a new and great experience and its the wonderful people like yourselves that make it so worthwhile and tremendously enjoyable. K and L, LaPrairie, Quebec The Glenwood has always been home to us in Stratford. We feel you are carrying on the great traditions at the BB and adding your own style to the mix. We love staying here... the great breakfasts, amenities and hospitality you offer... B and E, Michigan Thank you for your hospitality. It's the people who make the B B experience so wonderful. We had fun in Stratford and we enjoyed the Glenwood even more this time around, thanks to you. J and D, Oakville, Ontario Thanks for a wonderful stay. You have a beautiful home! We enjoyed the great conversation, delicious breakfast and cozy room. You made us feel right at home. K and J, Toronto Thank you, Chris and Bill, for such a lovely day here in your home. You made the trip more enjoyable with your hospitality... My daughters could not have found a nicer way to celebrate with me. E, Barrie, Ontario Chris and Bill, it was a treat to be back with you again this year. As before, we enjoyed your hospitality and friendliness. Hopefully we will be back next year. S and J What a super addition to Stratford BBs!! My girlfriends and I couldn't be happier to have celebrated our 10th anniversary here at your beautiful house. Great food, great Queen room, great hosts!! Thank you, Chris and Bill, til next year. S, Toronto, Ontario

Guests are invited to enjoy the front verandah, which is a popular place to enjoy a morning coffee or tea. Enjoy the out-of-doors on the garden patio surrounded by perennial gardens. A Paddle on Lake Victoria. Only five minutes away is Lake Victoria, where you may enjoy a paddle in a canoe. A leisurely return trip takes about one hour. Is a pedal boat more your style? If you are not up to an outing in a canoe, perhaps a pedal boat is more your speed. They may be rented at the York Street Visitors Kiosk. Relax in the comfort of the parlour for morning coffee and/or tea or enjoy the post-theatre tranquility. Tea and/or coffee are available at 8:00 AM in the tea room. Passengers on our Maiden Voyage. From left to right are Linda Kolody, Terry Szoke, Linda Rooney, Eloise and Chuck Weaver and Gary Kolody, all from Clarkston Michigan. We could not have had more enjoyable first guests.

Joseph Johns, whose brother Samuel purchased the property on which Glenwood House is built, passed away on July 7, 1910. He died intestate and his daughter Mary Elizabeth Tune purchased the property for a sum of $1,450. Mary Elizabeth Johns was born in Stratford on May 17, 1856, the eldest daughter of Joseph and Ann Johns. Her only sibling, Edwin John Johns was born in 1858 and passed away in 1929 unmarried. On August 5, 1891, she married George Edward Tune, whose father, James, had owned a bakery and confectionery business on Norfolk Street in Simcoe prior to locating to London, where his family operated a thriving bottling company, James Tune and Son. James had three sons: Charles Henry, George Edward, William Alfred and John Albert, the first three of whom were successful bottlers: Charles Henry entering into partnership with his father in London; William Alfred also conducting business in London. In all, the Tunes were influential businessmen in the bottling industry from 1880 until 1932. Following in the footsteps of his father, in 1884 George Edward Tune opened a bottling plant at 132-134 Huron Street, Stratford (the corner of Huron and St Vincent Streets, presently the site of a medical centre), manufacturing ginger ale, ginger beer, soda water mineral water and seltzer. He retired from the manufacturing business in 1918 and during the First World War, he worked as a machinist at the Stratford Brass Company at the corner of Erie and West Gore Streets. Following his career as a mchinist, he worked as a comercial traveller. Mary took an active interest in the affairs of St. James' Anglican Church, being a member of the choir for many years, as well as a supporter of many charitable organizations in Stratford. George Tune met with much misadventure in his later years. He was reputed to have had a problem with alcohol. Local lore relates that he used to retire to the garage to enjoy imbiberment. Word spread that George Tunes was the place to go for en evening of imbibement and tall tales and soon the garage was dubbed the Sin Bin. (Today, Glenwood is a stop on the Stratford city tour where visitors are entertained by the story of the Sin Bin's former glory and an entertainment spot.) On November 4, 1928, as he was driving between New Hamburg and Stratford, George was involved in a head-on collision with a car driven by Harry Fetter from Centreville. Mrs Fetter, a 45 year old mother was killed as was a 3 three-year old passenger, Jackie Fraser. Harry and his 22- year old son, George, and George Tune and his passenger Fed Peller of Stratford were all seriously injured. The the headlines of the. Stratford Beacon-Herald of November 5, 1928 gave the. The residents of Stratford were saddened by the details of the tragic incident. On November 7, the wrecked cars made quite a spectacle as they were towed to a local garage. On November 29, an inquest was conducted at Shakespeare, George was to appear at a preliminary hearing before Malistrate J.A. Makins on May 10, 1929. He was ordered to stand trial on a charge of manslaughter in October on a charge of manslaughter. George Tune died at Glenwood House at 5:00 AM on Tuesday February 2, 1939 and was buried at Avondale cemetery. Mary died at the Stratford General Hospital at approximately 8:45 AM on Wednesday February 15, 1942 after a five-year illness. She was laid to rest beside her husband and brother and near her parents. Return to History of Glenwood

The Queen Room is a spacious, comfortable room furnished with a four-poster queen-sized bed. The elegant four-piece ensuite bath includes a jet tub and shower. This room is a favourite with those seeking a special romantic get-away. Amenities include air conditioning, a bar fridge, hair dryer and iron service.

The King Suite offers a generous 273 square feet of comfortable living space. It is furnished with an imposing king-sized bed and features an adjoining sitting area with an antique Victorian fainting couch. A four-piece ensuite bath accompanies this elegant room. Amenities include air conditioning, a bar fridge, hair dryer and iron service. (A one-night deposit is required at the time of booking. Deposit will be refunded less a $10 service charge, if cancellation is made with at least 7 days notice.). Rate: $149/night + 5% GST. We do NOT levy the 3% DMF fee charged by some establishments. Click on the calendar to check the availability

OUR FAVOURITE RESTAURANTS. Click on the restaurant name for more details: Check the Stratford and Area. The ratings of the restaurants on the left are based upon our experiences and those of our guests. Because of the subjective nature of dining experiences, you may not share our opinions. We have not included those establishments that offer haute cuisine (The Church, Rundles and the Old Prune) because most of our guests report that it is out of their price range. However, these establishments are renowned for their culinary excellence - if one is willing to pay the price.

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Luggage storage
 Credit cards accepted
 Fully stocked mini bar
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Fridge
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Patio, summer terrace
 Common room with a TV set