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Briarcliffe Inn is owned and operated by Mary and Bill Kendrick. They run the Inn together so it's not unusual to see them both working in the
kitchen, making up
rooms or in the
gardens. Mary and Bill have two wonderful daughters, Whitney and Ainsley. Whitney is an Occupational Therapist in Revelstoke, BC. where she
skis and kayaks with fiance Cory Beisel. Not included in this photo of them kayaking on the BC coast, is Calitheir Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Ainsley (right) works as a stage manager for various dance troupes and theatre companies in Toronto where she lives with her girlfriend Dian Miguel and Loki (the cat). Ainsley's goal is to come home to the Maritimes and establish a gay theatre company. have raised and bred Cavalier King Charles Spaniels for over 30 years and currently have four who reside at with them Aiofe, Martha, Caiti and Norman. You will see evidence of more than three decades of collecting Cavalieria in all the
bedrooms,
baths, halls and even in the
kitchen. Since the collection has grown to several hundred pieces we decided that it would be a great theme to carry throughout has always had an entrepreneurial streak in her. After spending years working for a large insurance company, a finance company, and the federal government she finally followed her heart by establishing her first
business called Step Saversa personal grocery shoppng service in Burlington, Ontario. After selling the company, she managed a small art distribution company which eventually brought us to Prince Edward Island in 1993. It was here she found her true entrepreneurial calling. She established a unique training program for artisans wanting to move from craftspeople to
business operators making a living doing what they love. Following her own advice, in 1998 she set up her own
business, buying and selling antiques around the world over the
internet. She is Past Chairperson of the. Bed
Breakfast and Country Inns Assoc. of PEI and a member of the provincial government's. Tourism Advisory Council which is keeping her very busy but she can still find the time for auctions and selling a few antiques at the Inn. has spent the last 30 years as a
television journalist working for all the major networks in Canada but spent the last 25 years with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. He has worked as a camera operator/editor, reporter, current affairs producer/director and Executive Producer. In 2000, he established his own independent production company, in order to co-produce two documentary projects for CBC Newsworld-Rough Cuts(Paradise in Peril) and Vision
TV (Soul Expressions). has produced a performing arts documentary called Measha Brueggergosman - Spirit in her Voice for the program Opening Night on the CBC...which aired in October, 2003. came upon an old vacant farmhouse at Salutation Cove on Prince Edward Island. It re-kindle a long held dream of theirs to open a bed and
breakfast by the sea. They also saw it as an opportunity to create a
television special about their experienceso. Bed
Breakfast Dream was created and was aired on HGTV on March 20, 2004. Bill recently completed a five part series of documentaries for the CBC Newsworld called 35 Years in A Life which kept him traveling in the spring of 2006. This series was aired on CBC in the spring of 2006. website for
video clips of some of
Briarcliffe
Breakfast Adventure. Picnic the Victorian Way. Five Course International Menu(Shoulder Season). All the Best of Italy. Briarcliffe
Breakfast Adventure. Mary and Bill take great pride in creating a wonderful gourmet
breakfast experience for their guests. As the sun is rising your senses will be awakened by the aroma of fresh brewed
coffee and home baking. Some of our home baked creations: Lemon Poppyseed loaf. Apple cinnamon turnovers. Carrot-Pineapple
bars. Cranberry
tea biscuits. Our fresh baking is always accompanied by fresh sliced fruit served on antique crystal or china. Some of our adventurous dishes include a parfait of vanilla yogurt and fresh season fruits granola or a fruit plate with brie or as a special treat something which has just been picked from our trees. Fresh brewed
coffee, our special blend, is available before
breakfast for those who like to sit on the deck and savour the taste of their first cup of the day. If your a
tea lover you'll have 12 varieties to choose from(herbal and special blends). We also serve special blends of mixed juices like ruby grapefruit, tangerine/ pear, raspberry/orange, a citrus blend and of course 100% orange juice. Our guests are delighted to know they'll have a different
breakfast entre every morning. Eggs Benedict w/smoked salmon and hollandaise sauce. Rancho eggs ratatouille with
breakfast sausage. Wild blueberry pancakes w/blueberry lemon sauce. Portobello omelette w/herbed goats cheese and black forest ham. Baked eggs w/creamed leeks and peameal bacon. Belgian waffles w/blackberry, raspberry blueberry sauce/strip bacon. Black Forest ham egg croissants w/four cheese sauce.
Baby Dutch baked apple pancake w/apple sausage apple sauce. Gouda cheese smoked ham quiche. Grand marnier french toast w/bacon. Cheese or fruit blintzes w/ smoked bacon. Little egg and black forest ham pie. Spinach Sausage Frittata. Fruit filled french crepes w/bacon. Your
breakfast is presented on Royal Doulton china, eaten with silver utensils and your juice of the day served in antique crystal stemware. We hope to make your stay with us as memorable as possible starting with your
breakfast. Shades of Summer In summer, the Island is all action. Every day of the calendar and every corner of this tiny province is packed with festivals, theatre and music. The pure
beauty of the Island with rolling green hills, a water view from the top of a hill, the soothing sound of the tide rolling in are all memories you can take home with you.
Thoughts Left By Our Guests. Enjoyed the home ambience and the conversation - not to mention the wonderful
breakfastDavid Carol - Denman Island, BC We welcome you to browse our site. We have included, information on the property as well as things to do. Be sure to let us know if there is anything that will make your stay with us more enjoyable. Enter your friends E-mail to tell them about Briarcliffe. Welcome to the Briarcliffe Inn. Come listen to the
quiet and experience the real Island. Briarcliffe Inn bed
breakfast in Prince Edward Island is the perfect spot for those looking for a little solitude. Situated at the end of the road near the shore of Salutation Cove, PEI you'll hear nothing but
quiet. Our guests tell us they've never felt more welcome, gotten such a sound sleep and been better fed. Life is not measured by the breaths you take but by the moments that take your breath away we treat guests like long-time friends. And we like to show our friends the places we love to go...meet the people who make us smile and do things you wouldn't do anywhere else. We have created exclusive. Briarcliffe Inn Experiences that will take you into places most tourists never see. Whether it's tonging oysters, owning a race horse for an evening or protecting the endangered piping plover we have designed experiential learning moments that will weave a rich tapestry of memories. And whether you go on one of our experiences or exploring on your own, is the perfect place to start your day. Every morning begins with the smell of fresh baking wafting up from the
kitchen mingled with the intriguing aroma of our specially brewed
coffee. Our
breakfasts combine fresh fruit with homemade pastries followed by a tantalizing hot serving featuring gourmet dishes using free range eggs, locally produced preservative free meats and ingredients from our own organic
garden. And no matter how long you stay with us, you'll never have the same
breakfast. Many of our most precious memories have a connection to great food and there are many wonderful
restaurants within half an hour of but if you're interested in a truly unique culinary experience, you might want to consider allowing us to create something special for you. Many of our guests like to enjoy our traditional. Island Lobster Supper their first evening with us or one of our other have
private bathrooms and are decorated with your peace and tranquility in mind. And if you'd like to rent the whole house for a week or more, talk to us about our. Summer Rental Package. It's a wonderful way to get together with family or friends. Now we're the Award Winning Briarcliffe Inn - recipients of the. 2008 Parks Canada Sustainable Tourism Award. See what they're saying about us. Briarcliffe Inn Mary and Bill Kendrick, Innkeepers 274 Salutation Cove Road, RR #1, Bedeque, Prince Edward Island N 46° 20.148 W 063° 48.181
Phone: (902) 887-2333 Toll Free
Phone: 866-887-3238 Email:
innkeeper@briarcliffeinn.com. Spinnakers' Landing, Summerside Enjoy free concerts on the outdoor stage over the water on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays while you
shop or dine. 274 Salutation Cove Road, RR #1, Bedeque, Prince Edward Island N 46° 20.148 W 063° 48.181
Now that your vacation has finally started and you just arrived at Briarcliffe Inn why leave. You can pre order an ARRIVAL
DINNER to suit your appetite. Select from our Lobster Supper menu or one of the following but please make sure you give us 48 hrs notice so we can make this a wonderful dining experience...we like everything to be as fresh as possible...we pick up our seafood daily at a local fish market and pick the veggie and salad from our own organic
garden when the season permits.
Grilled Herb Chicken Breast served with a Mesculin Salad(with our own dressings), new potatoes, fresh vegetables dessert with your choice of
coffee,
tea or ice
tea. Cost $30 per person. Seafood Shishkabobscallops and shrimp marinated with a special lemon sauce
barbecue with cherry tomatoes, button mushrooms, green pepper and onion served over bed of basmati ricemesculin salad(with our own dressings)dessert with your choice of
coffee,
tea or ice
tea. Striploin Steak...with pan fried mushrooms, new potato with sour cream and butter, fresh vegetables and a refreshing mesculin salad(with our own dressings)dessert with your choice of
coffee,
tea or ice
tea. Cost $35 per person. Finish your meal with one of our dessert selections which will change seasonally but these are some of a favourites: seasonal fresh fruit with whipped cream - fresh fruit sorbet - lemon meringue pie - chocolate mousse. When we book your arrival
dinner we will also arrange an appropriate dining time based on your arrival at Briarcliffe. We hope you enjoy your dining experience as much as we enjoy preparing it for you.