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| − | Many of the mature dining establishments and lodging in Victoria, and even the Royal Victoria Golf Course have ghost tales attached to them. Company of Abigail's Hotel frequently inquire for the ghost story and the extremely accommodating personnel would love to explain to them one particular. Sadly, the ghosts have not been forthcoming.
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| − | Abigail's Lodge is perched on the edge of downtown Victoria, just a stone's throw from the Interior Harbour and it is truly one of Victoria's very best kept techniques. Nicely not any a lot more! I am permitting the cat out of the bag! I have lived below for more than 20 several years and pushed by countless instances, every single time pondering what it was like. I have been in a number of stately previous resorts and they have been all good, but usually disappointing. Not so with Abigail's.
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| − | When we push previous the entrance to the lodge, we instantly notice the effectively-kept English gardens. Passing among the Mentor Home and the Inn, equally structures appear quite comparable. At first glance, we could not explain to that they have been built fifty many years apart. We park and are right away greeted by Tomas, the super pleasant entrance-desk attendant. He guides us to our room and fully informs us about the hotel and the companies. Breakfast in bed seems attractive, but we decide for breakfast with the other friends.
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| − | Our space is roomy and adorned with just about each amenity we could ever want. Is it the tasty welcoming cookies, the cozy sofa in front of the fire, the 4 poster bed, or the marble ensuite rest room with Jacuzzi and rain-head shower? Our space is embellished with rich region furnishings, goose down cover and pillows, silk bedspread, and fancy toss pillows. It is luxurious and really at ease.
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| − | The library in the major constructing is a conference place and among 5 and 7 o'clock, refreshments and complimentary hors d'oeuvres are obtainable. In a short time, we fulfill friendly men and women from Louisiana, Nevada, Ontario, and Alberta. Tomas is at hand getting great care of us.
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| − | For supper, we get a small walk downtown, no a lot more than three or four small blocks. We visit the really well-known Noodle House to uncover out what all the fuss is about. Well, not what we predicted, but a unique encounter and really delicious meals! I did not expect spoiling my spouse with chopsticks and a takeout cardboard box, but nothing is also good for my Queen!
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| − | In the morning, we sit down to a fantastic gourmet breakfast. A huge table seats most of the visitors. Arriving late, we sit at a table for 4 and are shortly joined by a young few from Oregon. Abigail's is created and operated so that individuals can simply interact with each and every other, incorporating to the satisfaction of the visit. If you come for privateness, the spacious rooms can be your personal conceal-absent and you can purchase you breakfast in bed!
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| − | Immediately after breakfast, Marion Hansen (common supervisor) normally takes us on a tour of the resort. Every space is distinctive, but all have the very same particular touches that make Abigail's special. All of the workers, from marketing, conduite, housekeeping and eating are so friendly and helpful. It is difficult to picture why anyone would keep everywhere else.
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| − | You can tell how much they care, especially when Marion tells us how they invite some of the neighbors in excess of for Xmas evening meal. The owner's philosophy is surely nicely entrenched in all of the workers and is evident in the treatment and consideration to detail in the two the motel style and type as properly as in the service offered to company.
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| − | When we verify out, we are introduced with a modest gift bag containing a two bottles of water, treats and a guidebook to other "choose accommodations". Doing work in tourism makes me really enjoy the organizations that acquire it seriously. This business has genuinely acquired its "5 stars".
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| − | So, now it is time to play tourist! Our choice for the day is to go to the Victoria Art Gallery. The Artwork Gallery is just minutes from Abigail's and is within historic Spencer Mansion in the Rockland community. We go there because there is an exhibition of the artwork of Takao Tanabe, an artist born in Seal Cove, British Columbia. The artist is a recipient of several main awards and is internationally renowned. His art supplies a special view of land, sea and sky clear in his expansive and stunning landscape paintings. The formidable measurement of his paintings presents an awe-inspiring vision of Canada and notably the West Coastline.
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| − | We proceed our exploration by heading out to Sidney by the Sea for lunch. Given that we have hit most of the regional dining establishments, we are hunting for a new experience. A good friend had talked about the Dakota cafe at the Victoria Traveling Club, so we check it out! From our table, we can see out onto the runway, so all through lunch a range of planes taxi quite shut by.We noticed the breakfasts were award successful and locate that they serve breakfast on the weekends all day extended. We make our variety and appreciate a very great lunch.
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| − | After lunch, we investigate Sidney and do some shopping and touring.
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| − | On the way property, I mirror on our wonderful remain at Abigail's. I am pondering about ghost tales that I could make up for inquiring minds. The truth is, they just never need to have a ghost. Abigail sells herself!
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| − | Reflections on Abigail's: peaceful, peaceful, at ease, magnificent but not ostentatious, helpful, a meeting location, charming, passionate, really unique. The very best lodging in Victoria!
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