So very disappointing…read more Let me start by saying that I love bed-and-breakfasts, and I like how a good b&b costs about the same as a nice hotel room, but is more personal, individual, private. At least, it can be. In over fifteen years of traveling and staying at b&b's, I have seen them range from cozy and quaint to resplendent and regal. They've all been wonderful. In July I traveled to Fairport with my 3 y.o. daughter and her sitter for a local Korean daycamp. We booked a room to stay at the Clematis Inn, and my first interactions with Theda, the innkeeper, were pleasant. She was courteous and kind, even offering to bake gluten-free pastries instead of regular ones - my sitter can't have any wheat gluten. (I know how much more expensive the gluten-free flours are, so I appreciated this gesture). We discussed arrangements for my toddler's sleep and camp schedules, I mailed a check, and we eagerly awaited our vacation. Immediately after we arrived, I could sense something a bit "off" about this place. Yes, it is clean and pretty, and Yes the pastries are incredibly delicious (if I were reviewing the pastries, I'd give 5 stars) - however with comments ranging from "I keep a quartz crystal here to deflect harmful rays from my inn" to "I was a federal agent, but I am only allowed to tell my guests certain things about it" - I could see that Theda was not completely... hinged, let's say. Normally, an eccentric innkeeper would just color a good story, but I'm afraid this story ends badly. It started with the odd assertion by Theda that she was turning down other guests so that she could devote more time to us, and specifically, to my daughter. As a business owner, I found this implausible; as a mother, it was creepy. Things culminated to a head when we made up a bed with clean sheets - heaven forbid. Apparently Theda was hurt that we used sheets that were of "personal value" to her (though they were in the linen closet of a guest room), and she was offended that we did not ask her for permission to make the bed. But, the oddness took a turn for the worse when the innkeeper, between crying and yelling about her sheets, snapped at my toddler. That was the final straw for me, and we checked into a hotel that night. Travelers to Fairport, NY: beware of Theda at the Clematis Inn. You have friendlier, cleaner, more professional options elsewhere in town.

We had an excellent stay with Theda, the innkeeper. This was our second stay with her, having…read morestayed with her a couple of years ago when on a trip to the Fairport area. Theda remembered us from our prior visit when we called, and was very gracious in welcoming us back! Theda had a jug of ice water with orange slices ready and waiting in our room for us, and cut short an errand run to be there to greet us. As it was previously, the room was immaculate as was the attached bathroom. Both were beautifully decorated, and the bathroom had a whole bunch of (many organic) personal care items. The linens were very luxurious and were high quality. Breakfast each morning was delicious and made from organic, fresh, and local ingredients. She specifically purchased whole milk and fresh blueberries for our 2 year old. When she found out that our 2 year old's favorite berries were blackberries, those appeared on the table the next morning for him. She was extremely kind to our son, and went out of her way to interact with him. Theda was very helpful with local directions, activities, and places to eat while we were there which was great as it was a holiday weekend and a lot was closed. I would highly recommend a stay at the Clematis Inn!

Great house and property. Also super location. All spoiled by extremely rude owner. He insulted us…read moreand was incredibly rude. Floors dirty. "Breakfast" was a coupon for $10 PP at a restaurant downtown. NOT our idea of a B&B. Owners absent after being so rude. 2 couples in 2 rooms. All of us felt the same. Worst customer service ever.

We booked the Canal Lamp Inn because we love to stay in bed and breakfasts when we travel. We love…read morethe smell of fresh coffee and something from the oven in the morning. We love to meet and talk to other travelers over breakfast. We love the charm of old homes. We did not get any of that. What we did not expect was a gift card for breakfast across the street at a bakery. The cost of breakfast for 2 was more than the gift card and we were out of pocket for the difference and yet our room rate included breakfast. Only saw the one of the owners twice as it appears he lives off site. Website is very misleading. This is not a bed and breakfast, it is a very highly overpriced Inn. Notice the dates of the reviews. They are very old.

The restaurant here is excellent. Attentive servers and great ambiance. It is spacious yet cozy at…read morethe same time. We had oysters which were incredibly fresh. Drizzled with cocktail sauce and a little Tabasco, they were heavenly. The bolognese was rich with flavor and came in a HUGE portion--I was so excited to have leftovers for the next day. Definitely recommend!

The pool...it was warm...a little too warm, as if someone peed, peed and turned it green...and the…read moremale bathroom had a rather large #2 in the toilet...perhaps it was from the crash landing...and this is where Dylan Osborne golfs and I will NOT stand for that, Dylan will play my game and he will pay. 3 stars only for the hunk that was the lifeguard on duty.

Would give them 4.5 stars for their afternoon tea. The place…read moreis a gorgeous historic setting to have afternoon tea in. We came on a snowy Sunday afternoon in December. Service was great and we liked that the seating was spaced well apart from other parties so you could really enjoy your time. The teas were amazing and came from Happy Earth Tea so it's great they support local. I enjoyed the twist on sandwiches like the beef Wellington and chicken salad but would have appreciated one of the traditional finger sandwiches. The jellies to sample with the scones were also great. I would have also appreciated scones to have been served warm and crispy, but it was still decent. The price for afternoon tea was a bit steep but definitely worth it to do once a while for special occasions. Also a nice treat that Santa was there to take pictures with. If you are looking for a nice festive and relaxing time with family, definitely make a reservation for the Afternoon tea with Santa!

This is a great golf course to play. The improvements that were made this year have turned out…read moregreat. Our only complaint is that the sand traps are hard, only old sand and little stones in there. For a course of this quality, they need to be kept up. The bar/restaurant staff are outstanding, especially Stacy and Gia. The team that take care of the carts are also outstanding.

Arrived early to our tee time. The pro shop said it was just the two of us together. The starter…read morewas a bit frazzled telling us there are people up there that don't belong. Not sure what he was talking about. Then he said we were paired up with another couple of guys. Then he said no we could just go by ourselves since we were ready. The course was not in the best shape for the money it cost of $82 each. Unfortunately there were groups playing slow and holding up the course. Makes for a long round. The Marshal came around with a 5 gallon container of water which we were thankful for since it was so hot. What the marshal did not do was talk to the guys holding up the course. One group in front of us were too busy lighting up their joints and talking and not hitting we played through them. It was so bad we literally just quit at 15.

Hats off to the team at the Historic German House! This was the site of our daughter's wedding this…read morepast April 1st (yes, April Fools day!). From start to finish, every detail was perfect, and the crew met every challenge with aplomb! I could not believe how smoothly & professionally every challenge was met and dealt with. Guests were extremely impressed and they had a blast! As a father, all I can say is wow! The space is elegant and gorgeous, and if you haven't checked it out yet, do so!

This is a hidden gem to be sure. I think most people came to take a class or see a show or go to…read morethe now closed Buta Pub. I had never been inside of here but it's now an event space run by Agathi & Co. It's a large space all warm light woods a stage and a nice long bar for cocktails. They also have another smaller room upstairs. I can agree with others sayIng "wedding venue" for sure but you can have other events and the like here. You could have a great time with an event planner or a creative friend to make this space your own. They have a small lot to park and also street parking..

Looked last minute for a place around Canandaigua. Never stayed in a bed and breakfast before. We…read moredefinitely would come here again. Decorated early 1900's with loads of ambiance. Quiet, clean, ez to locate and well lit at night outside we were there for Naples Grape festival and a family reunion. Would recommend these hosts and please stay here. Morning coffee with a delicious breakfast made our day start with JOY!

This is being submitted to detail a very poor review of the Bella Ella Bed and Breakfast located at…read more2300 Brickyard Road, Canandaigua, NY, run by proprietor, Jeri Lou. I cannot emphasize how lousy our two night experience was at the B & B. The sleeping room was small, very dusty, full of cobwebs, and uncomfortably hot, 83 degrees, (the window AC unit did not work properly). The refrigerator was located in the closet and was unplugged upon arrival as was one of the only two lamps in the room. I had to crawl behind the bed (very dusty and dirty) to plug-in the lamp for marginal room illumination. How anyone could report that the place was clean leaves me wondering how some people live. The double size bed was situated up against the wall, making it necessary for the second bed occupant to crawl over the other bed occupant to exit the bed (very thoughtless design layout). This room should have been designated for single person use only. The parking area that was designated for the house guests only was extremely inadequate (tight and dotted with large stones that one had to navigate to exit the vehicle. The main driveway open area was restricted to the proprietors use only. This is slightly short sited and selfish. Speaking about the proprietor, she was missing in action, intentionally avoiding the obligatory social contact that is expected and necessary for a B & B hostess. The minimal breakfast was set out on a small serving table in the front living room and you were expected to share your meal with the numerous bees on the front porch while balancing a plate on your lap. The website pictured dining table was completely unavailable and behind closed doors. We never set eyes on the dining table. All I could think of was a bait and switch game during our entire stay. The swimming pool exhibited a closed sign for the entire period with no access on both 90 degree days. After thirty years of operating a B & B establishment (as is posted on the website), I would expect that the commonly written criticisms would have been improved and corrected by this time. This is being submitted to detail a very poor review of the Bella Ella Bed and Breakfast located at 2300 Brickyard Road, Canandaigua, NY, run by proprietor, Jeri Lou. I cannot emphasize how lousy our two night experience was at the B & B. The sleeping room was small, very dusty, full of cobwebs, and uncomfortably hot, 83 degrees, (the window AC unit did not work properly). The refrigerator was located in the closet and was unplugged upon arrival as was one of the only two lamps in the room. I had to crawl behind the bed (very dusty and dirty) to plug-in the lamp for marginal room illumination. How anyone could report that the place was clean leaves me wondering how some people live. The double size bed was situated up against the wall, making it necessary for the second bed occupant to crawl over the other bed occupant to exit the bed (very thoughtless design layout). This room should have been designated for single person use only. The parking area that was designated for the house guests only was extremely inadequate (tight and dotted with large stones that one had to navigate to exit the vehicle. The main driveway open area was restricted to the proprietors use only. This is slightly short sited and selfish. Speaking about the proprietor, she was missing in action, intentionally avoiding the obligatory social contact that is expected and necessary for a B & B hostess. The minimal breakfast was set out on a small serving table in the front living room and you were expected to share your meal with the numerous bees on the front porch while balancing a plate on your lap. The website pictured dining table was completely unavailable and behind closed doors. We never set eyes on the dining table. All I could think of was a bait and switch game during our entire stay. The swimming pool exhibited a closed sign for the entire period with no access on both 90 degree days. After thirty years of operating a B & B establishment (as is posted on the website), I would expect that the commonly written criticisms would have been improved and corrected by this time.

I love this building such unique restaurants and always a different one at the commissary. Make…read moresure you check the hours of each of the restaurants before you come be auss most are only open for lunch. I also love to explore the building too!

I'm old enough and grew up in the area to remember all the past events and memories of Sibleys. But…read moreI do like the new use of space. Walking in the main floor is a food court with a few options. A bar with a few TVs, lots of tables. New event space called Dukes is opening soon, I believe for jazz festival first. Love the art deco mural on the wall. Lots of offices and businesses throughout the rest of the building.