The Waring House

Hotel restaurant would not serve breakfast on 11 May, claiming too busy to prepare for Mother's Day brunch. Could only take breakfast box, which only contained a very green banana, an over boiled cold egg, a small cold muffin, a box of juice, no cutlery, no other drinks, in contrast to the breakfast form we were required to fill in when we checked in on Friday. Why bother to fill in form? Not fair to hotel guest. They could have set breakfast end time at 10am instead of 10:30 on that day and start their brunch at 11am. Lady who served breakfast treated her customers like children, insisting which entrance customers must enter from, must put away their room card envelop etc.

We stayed with a group at the Waring House for several days. Our room was very nice, spotlessly clean and comfortable. A buffet breakfast for our group was included, and it was delicious. Staff members were polite and professional at all times. We were made to feel very welcome. I highly recommend the Waring House.

Over the past few years we have stayed at the Waring House several times for our visits to PEC. Perfectly situated, friendly staff, comfy bed, great breakfast and of course Heather, the gem of the dining room But last week was our last stay. When you wake up to go to the bathroom at 1:30 and stomp on a bug? Well, that happens. At 3:30 you stomp on 4 more - yes 4!! Inch long, black hard shelled bugs. Now you can’t sleep. Where else are they? In our luggage? Have to check. In the bed? Who knows but you become very aware. To then find out your wife killed 3 more and your family members down the hall had the same issue - well that just creeps me out. At check out, we advised the staff. They were aware and had a company in twice already. Good to hear, but too late for us. We were on the ground floor of the building and perhaps this contributed as our previous bug free stays were in the second floor. I get things happen, but we weren’t camping, and bugs shouldn’t be a thing. Love PEC and we’ll be back - just not here.

Well The Waring House is definitely quaint and the buildings are beautiful, we were somewhat disappointed. Based on our room in “The House Next Door”, the rooms definitely need a refresh. The old country furnishings are expected, but they look tired and worn. The beds are horribly uncomfortable, with old box springs and mattress, and a lumpy topper. The pillows were small and lumpy, and so uncomfortable The curtains and sheers were dirty and torn. The bathroom was old and dated and never looked clean. The hot water taps were scalding! The common area in the house with sofas, chairs, books and fireplace is a great place to chat. But again, the furniture is old, faded, barely any cushions left and dirty. We only took advantage of the included breakfast and the food was just OK. Didn’t even provider or offer water. Service was extremely slow but our server Heather was very attentive and friendly. We didn’t even try to have dinner there because we heard so many people complaining about the dinner they had the night before we arrived Definitely not worth the nightly rate! While a pretty area and great location to Picton, we would not go back unless they showed it some well needed attention.

This was my second time staying at The Waring House for a mini getaway and I really enjoyed my stay. The bed was super comfortable and the room was spacious, The Barley Room Pub (onsite) has a great atmosphere with live bands and a great selection of brews on tap, the staff is extremely friendly (a shout out to Heather the day manager) and the breakfast was excellent. The weather wasn’t great during my visit but I love that the Millennium Trail is right behind the hotel property for easy access to walking/cycling paths. I’ll definitely be visiting again!