Hastings House Country House Hotel

Amazing food

Unique beautiful hotel in a spectacular ocean setting with gardens, garden art, and beaches to walk through.

We first stayed at Hastings House thirty years ago and were happy to return. The property is one of the most beautiful on the island with views of the harbor, forest, and gardens. The Hayloft room in the barn was spacious, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. The vase of fresh flowers from the garden was artfully composed. All the staff we met were polite and helpful. I had a collection of shade plants that I'd bought at one of the island nurseries and didn't want to leave them to overheat in the car, so Kynan kindly brought me a large plastic tub to store them in and a hose so I could water them. Then he placed a "fragile" sign on them and tucked them behind the shed out of the sun and wind. Nice! We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner in the restaurant, afternoon tea, and delicious breakfasts. Our meals were decorated with fresh flowers from the garden and prepared with fresh, local ingredients. Delicious! The hotel is just a few minutes drive from the Long Harbour ferry and just a few minutes from Ganges, the nearby small town with lots of restaurants, art galleries, book stores, and other shops. The buildings at Hastings House are charming and beautifully kept up. I will long remember the lovely flower beds around the buildings and the gorgeous views through the leaded glass panes to the boats in the harbor below. It's expensive, but worth it for a special treat.