Kingsbrae Arms Relais & Chateaux  

"Kingsbrae Arms features an acre of private historic gardens for the exclusive use and enjoyment of its guests. During the growing season, the herb, vegetable and flower gardens of Kingsbrae Arms yield food for the table and flowers for the rooms throughout the inn. The inn is located in the historic town of St. Andrews, founded by British Loyalists in 1783. Today we are just minutes away from the world class Algonquin Links Golf Course, and within an hour of some of the best fly fishing in Maine. A stay at Kingsbrae Arms is like spending time at a fine private residence. Every morning after a hearty country breakfast, houseguests wander off to discover the natural and historic riches of the seaside resort of St. Andrews. Each evening a dinner party atmosphere prevails. Kingsbrae Arms offers intimate comforts as well as in-room massage services. The inn has earned a number of distinctions since it opened in 1996 in addition to becoming the first and only member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux Hotel Group in the Canadian Maritimes. Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report has twice cited Kingsbrae Arms as a winner of one of it’s coveted “Hideaway of the Year” Awards. Mobil Travel Guide has awarded the inn the prestigious four-star category. The inn is a proud recipient of a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Frommer’s Canada listed the inn as one of “The Best Luxury Hotels and Resorts”. The inn was designated a top Romantic Getaway by The Discerning Traveler. Travel Holiday Magazine presented the inn with an “Insider Award”. And the inn has been judged by the Canadian grading authority to be among the best properties in the country. Year after year, travel writers and journalists have written some awfully nice things about us. Kingsbrae Arms occupies a sprawling manor house built in 1897. It is located within easy reach of major urban centers in both New England and Quebec. Many non-stop flights into Bangor and Portland Maine from the United States; and Saint John, Moncton, and Fredericton from all points in Canada. Downstairs, the public rooms feature an eclectic collection of period furnishings. Among the many antiques, and art objects are an early American weathervane, a pair of Chinese rosewood student chairs, a Latin American Santos, and an English tall case clock. The spacious parlor has two crystal chandeliers, two marble fireplaces, and a bay window giving out to the formal garden. A grand piano sits on a raised nook in the corner. Plush brocade sofas are situated around coffee tables piled with art books and periodicals for all tastes.Next door to the parlor, the linen fold paneled library features silk covered club chairs and a leather chesterfield in front of the brick fireplace. Rough-hewn ceiling beams date back to the origin of the house. Next door in the dining room, the walls are upholstered in a turn-of-the-century floral garlanded New Brunswick fabric. An English gate-leg table sits under a Russian double tiered, brass chandelier. The fireplace surround is decorated with blue Delft style tiles reproduced in the Portuguese colony of Macao in the early nineteenth century. Landscaped gardens recreated from the borders of the past and a swimming pool, and al fresco dining area for the exclusive use of its guests. "

Cancellation Policy: 30 days/one night non-refundable

Pets are welcome. We have pets. Children are welcome.

Breakfast: Full country breakfast with menu choice of many made-to-order selections

Driving Directions: From all points in New England, take I-95 to Bangor, then travel east on Route 9 to the Maine border town, Calais. St. Andrews is twenty minutes across the international border; or take I-95 to any connecting point to scenic Route 1 along the Maine coastline. St. Andrews is two and a half hours past Bar Harbor, Maine. From the Maritimes and the airport in Saint John, travel west on Highway 1 to the St. Andrews turn off.

Local Area Attractions: · Kingsbrae Horticultural Garden (adjacent to KINGSBRAE ARMS) - 529-3335. This magnificent 27 acres features formal, natural, exotic, and estate plantings and a variety of demonstration gardens. Call the Garden office for inquiries and special programs. A small donation is requested for admission. · Garden Café, Art Gallery, and Gift Shop (on the Garden grounds) - 529 3335 · Ross Museum (King Street at Montague Street) - 529-5124. This beautiful Neo-Classical home, known locally as Chestnut Hall, was built in 1824, and houses the exquisite Ross collection of early 19th C. furniture. The elliptically shaped transom light, the graceful simplicity of the wood trim, and the carved staircase are features found in elegant New Brunswick homes built in the 1820’s. The furniture collection is enhanced by an equally stunning collection of decorative art, all collected by Mr. & Mrs. Henry Phipps Ross, who were avid world travelers at the turn of this Century. Ross Memorial Library is next door. · Sheriff Andrew’s House & Garden (King Street at Queen Street) - 529-5080. Built in 1820 by our first sheriff. Nine period furnished rooms with working fireplaces, tell of the domestic life in the early 1800’s. Costumed guides provide interpretation of the life and times of Sheriff Andrews and his family. · Loyalist Burial Ground (Kings Street at Prince of Wales Street). Not taking phone calls. · Niger Reef Tea House (Water Street at the foot of Harriet Street). 529-8007. Built by the first owner of KINGSBRAE ARMS and donated for the benefit of the I.O.D.E. The St. Andrews Civic Trust rescued this log cabin style teahouse from the wrecking ball, and refurbished it for the enjoyment of the public offering light food fare. During restorations, murals by Lucille Douglas were revealed behind rotting particleboard. · St. Andrews Block House (Water Street just past the Tea House). This is the sole survivor of the twelve defensive structures, which were erected as coastal defenses during the War of 1812…canons pointed toward the coast of Maine! Lovely walks out onto the floor of the Bay at low tide. Centennial Park is just across the street. · County Court House/Historical Archives Gaol (Between Parr and Montague on Frederick Street) - 529-4248. The gaol was built in 1832 and used as a jail until 1979. The cell area, its atmosphere, and this harsh view of the criminal justice system invariably impress visitors. At the Court House with its Grecian facade, guests learn where the street names in St. Andrews come from. (Hint: King George III had more than a dozen children.) · Greenock Church (Montague at Edward Street). This old and beautiful Presbyterian Church, built in the early 1800’s represents a form of architecture of which there are few equals in Canada. Visitors are always welcome to attend services and during summer months, the church is open to the public throughout the week. A photomural of Greenock Church is in our reception room. · St. Andrews Lighthouse (Patrick Street). Located beside the C.P. Railway Wharf. No longer operational as a lighthouse, but a friendly reminder of the days when St. Andrews was a port, and soon to undergo extensive restorations. · Sunbury Shores Arts & Nature Center (139 Water Street) - 529-3386. A meeting place for the study, practice and appreciation of fine art and craft for natural history study and for conservation and education. It’s home is Centennial House, an old general store on the St. Andrews waterfront. (Just outside of town) · Minister’s Island (at the end of the Bar Road) - 529-8238 & 529-5081. Home of the legendary railway 19th Century tycoon, Van Horne, this magnificent 500-acre island is accessible only by vehicles from Bar Road (5 km out of town) at low tide. You will be guided on a tour of the island, Van Horne’s home called Covenhoven, the bath house, wind mill, and world-famous barn. Be sure to call in advance for the hours of the tour. It is a very impressive, memorable way to spend a few hours. Check the tour schedule at our front desk. · Huntsman Marine Science Center & Aquarium/Museum (Brandy Cove Road) - 529-1202. The HML is a non-profit, registered charitable organization dedicated to fostering research and education in our coastal and marine environment. More than 30,000 visitors pass through each summer, where they are greeted by the resident harbor seals that delight young and old alike with their antics. · Atlantic Salmon Visitor Information Center - (Chamcook on Hwy. 127 toward Saint John) - 529-4581. Dedicated to the study, protection, and promotion of the area’s most famous resource, often featured at our own dining room table—the Atlantic salmon. · St. Croix Island - also known as Dochet’s Island (on Bayside Drive along the St. Croix River) Samuel de Champlain, the famous French explorer and mapmaker, and first Governor of French Canada, settled on the Island for the Winter of 1604. Most of his crew perished. (Out of town day trips) · Kings Landing Historical Settlement (just outside of Fredericton on the Trans-Canada Hwy. Exit 259) - 506 363-4999. Very high marks from all who have been. A re-creation that will transport you in time—body, mind, and soul. · Roosevelt Campobello International Park (By land: West to Route 1 in Maine to Lubec and then over the international bridge to Campobello Island. By sea in season: East to St. George, then to the ferry Landing at Letete across to Deer Isle, on to the south ferry landing and across to Campobello Island. By water taxi: Please ask the concierge.) - 752-2922. Another “must” if you have the time. The Roosevelt summer estate where Franklin wooed Eleanor and was first stricken with polio. Activities (Credit card guarantees are required to make reservations. That is why we ask that you make your own.) · Whaling. S/V Tallship “Cory” offers a sail to a whale cruise aboard a 72’ gaff rigged square rigged cutter…all hand made by the skipper. Call for more information and reservations. 529-8116. · For a faster view of these seafaring mammals, take the wave crashing tour on a Fundy Tide Runner. 529-4481. Reservations suggested. Leaving from the Market Wharf several times of day in season. · History by Sea. Island Quest Marine Boat Tours & Charters. Take a historical tour of the St. Croix River and the islands surrounding St. Andrews. The area is rich in the histories of indigenous peoples, the French explorers of 1604, and the American Revolutionary War at the end of the eighteenth century. 529-9885 · There are several other maritime concessions too numerous to mention. They are located by the wharf at the foot of King Street. · Sea Kayaking. Seascape Tours are the most reliable and professional. Call for reservations 529-4866 or 747-1884 · St. Andrews offers golf at the 18 hole Algonquin Golf Course with breathtaking vistas of wooded glades and coastal shoreline. Call for tee times: In season 529-7142 - off-season 529-8823. · Swimming. Surrounded by Passamaquoddy Bay on three sides, our Town pulses to its rhythm, and the Bay of Fundy that rises and falls 28 feet twice each day. For salt-water swimming, Katy’s Cove, down the hill from the Algonquin Hotel’s parking lot, is the most popular spot. The Cove has good sand, changing facilities and lifeguards on duty. Katy’s Cove is at the end of Acadia Drive. Other places for swimming…some people swim at Indian Point opposite the campground, while others prefer the Bar to Ministers Island, but be forewarned…the water is cold! · Walking Tours. Organized by the Heritage Discovery Tours and some nice folk who walk around in historic costumes. Call 529-4011 or hike on our nature trails, along the shore, or on the ocean floor on your own. The options are endless. · Tennis. Public tennis courts are located just beyond the Algonquin Hotel as you walk up Prince of Wales Street. · Fitness Center at the Algonquin Hotel. Call 529-7163 for a schedule of workout and aerobic training schedules.

Onsite Activities: Pool, Private Steam Rooms, Massage

Seasonal Info: Year round