A Room With A View

by travel-expert José Berrocoso

SET LAKESIDE IN ONE OF CANADA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL REGIONS, THIS HUB OF CREATIVE ENERGY AND WARM, PLAYFUL DESIGN TAKES RELAXATION TO ITS MOST INSPIRED LEVEL

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The Drake Devonshire Hotel has quickly become a focal point in Prince Edward Country, Canada, for visitors to stay in their 13 bespoke guest rooms and for locals to gather at the on-site restaurant. This lakeside property has plenty for guests to explore, including contemporary art, a game room and rental bikes to explore the region. This late 1880s foundry building boasts a cantilevered dining room in a grand A-frame setting with Douglas fir lining. The hotel’s most striking architectural feature is its creative use of wood and glass. While the former adds solidity and an Old World feel, the latter gives the structure an inviting aspect from the outside while augmenting the stunning views from within and also creating a light and airy feel.