1880 Historic Brick Home

Enjoy Muskoka - Plan your adventure now!

Enjoy Muskoka - Plan Your Adventure!

A local landmark, Westlawn was built in 1880 for the Town's first family physician Dr. Samuel Brigland and was the first brick home built in Bracebridge. This elegant, award winning home has been exquisitely restored from the beautiful wood floors to the plaster crown mouldings, showcasing magnificent architectural details. Carefully chosen furnishings bring together period antiques, family heirlooms, and reproductions to create the mood of long ago charm, romance, and timeless hospitality. Begin your morning with a full, gourmet breakfast served in the formal dining room. Take your coffee outdoors and curl up with a book on the wrap around verandah or enjoy it poolside while listening to the gentle waterfall. Join other guests for an afternoon social with a complimentary glass of wine and light hors d'oeuvres prepared by your hosts. Located in the heart of historic downtown Bracebridge, walk to restaurants, theatre, beach, boat cruise, tennis courts, paddle board, canoe & kayak rentals, bicycle rentals, and the Trans Canada hiking trail. Visit the Farmers Market or enjoy music in the park. It is a short drive to Santa's Village, artisan studios, Algonquin Provincial Park. .

A beautiful setting

Take a walk around the award winning gardens. Sit poolside while listening to the gentle waterfall. Each afternoon we host a social hour that includes a complimentary glass of wine and light hor d'oeuvres.

Country activities

Within walking distance you will find Music in the Park, the Saturday Farmers Market, Trans Canada hiking trails, beach, waterfalls, paddle boarding, kayaking, the Lady Muskoka boat cruise, bike rentals, and the movie theatre. It is a short drive to Santa's Village, live theatre and Algonquin Park.

Charming rooms

Multiple rooms to choose from.

Relax and Enjoy

With a deep, wrap around veranda and six indoor and one outdoor fireplace, there are many cozy areas to relax and reconnect.

  • Free wifi

    Indoors and out

  • Local Dining

    Fine dining, patio lunch, Mexican fare or Irish pub - all are within walking distance. Ask your host for recommendations.