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Tower House |
Stratford, Ontario, Canada |
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For an unforgettable getaway, stay in contemporary work of art, the loft-luxe Rundles Morris House, Stratford's most distinctive and exquisitely designed address. A deluxe, self-contained suite on four levels, including a full, top-of-the-range demonstration kitchen, the House deservedly features in the Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Riverside / Waterfront / Town / Urban |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / City Break / Family / Sports & activity / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 2 |
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Guests:
| 4 |
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Catering:
| Hotel / B&B |
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General Info |
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A soaring, three-level atrium is flanked by stairs and intersected by an overhead walkway in this light-filled, architectural gem. Toronto starchitects Shim-Sutcliffe worked with Jim Morris to create this dream home of concrete, warm cedar, and Douglas fir, and Morris and his dashing partner, local Richard Maloney, have spent years painstakingly furnishing and fitting the house with Roblin paintings and Gehry and Le Corbusier chairs. The House has a living room with fireplace, den, bedroom, two bathrooms, and views of Victoria Lake. Book well in advance: their season is short (April through October) and Stratford's most stylish stay is a hot, hip ticket. [OutTraveler.com, Aug. 2009] |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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Stratford, is located in southwestern Ontario, a rural yet cosmopolitan small town that is close to large urban centers such as Toronto, Detroit, Chicago, and Buffalo. Stratford is home to one of North America's largest theatre companies, the Stratford Shakespeare Festival (www.stratfordfestival.ca), as well as Stratford Summer Music, one of the best music festivals in Canada (www.stratfordsummermusic.ca). |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Approximate driving times to Stratford from: Toronto = 2 hours, Ottawa = 6 hours, Detroit = 3 hours, Buffalo = 3 hours, and Chicago = 8 hours.
VIA Rail run three trains daily to Stratford from Toronto, and two from Windsor/Detroit.
Closest international airports:
Toronto, Detroit, and Buffalo.
Closest regional airports:
Kitchener-Waterloo, London, and Hamilton. |
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Nearest airports:
| Toronto Pearson International Airport 1 1/2 hours by car. |
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Nearest train station:
| Via Rail 8 minutes walk. |
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Nearest bus stop:
| Greyhound |
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Car Hire:
| Optional |
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Nearest restaurant:
| Rundles Restaurant, located next door to House. |
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Nearest beach:
| Grand Bend, upon Lake Huron. |
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Nearest shop:
| Shops are everywhere within easy walking distance. |
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Nearest market:
| Stratford Farmer's Market (Wednesday + Saturday). |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Richard Maloney |
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Contact Phone No. |
+1 519 271 6442 / +1 519 271 6448 |
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Activities Nearby |
Birdwatching / Canoeing / Climbing / Cycling / Fishing / Flying / Golf within 30km / Horse Riding / Skiing / Tennis / Therapies / Walking / Watersports
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Interior Facilities |
Air Con / Dishwasher / DVD player / Internet Access / Linen provided / Log Fire / Maid Service / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
Top quality modernist European and North American furnishings are featured throughout the House, from designers and design firms such as Cassina, Herman Miller, Knoll, Kartell, Stelton, Vitra, Alessi, Artemide, Starck, Gehry, Graves and the list goes on and on...
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Exterior Facilities |
Garden / Parking
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Exterior Details |
The Rundles Morris House is surrounded by gardens maintained in the English Romantic Style by master gardener, Mr. Matt Mackey.
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Further Details |
Seasonal, healthy breakfasts are included, and prepared by your own private chef, Mr. Richard Maloney. The Rundles Restaurant Luncheon or Dinner Menu may be served in the house during restaurant hours; and should you wish to use the house for small meetings or parties, we shall be glad to cater these for you.
Tariff is $595.00 CAD per day, plus 13% tax, including full breakfasts, daily housekeeping, free parking on site, and complimentary wireless internet.
The house does not have an elevator, and therefore is not suitable for anyone who cannot climb stairs. Certain pets are allowed with restrictions.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Two-night minimum on weekends (i.e., Friday, and Saturday must be booked together). Full payment is required before arrival. Cancellation policy: we must receive written notice of cancellation at least two weeks in advance of arrival, in order for payment to be fully refunded.
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Other Information |
Babysitting available / Child Friendly / Cook available / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about Tower House |
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Is this the most eccentric weird place I’ve ever stayed in? Yes. Is the food fabulous and the welcome its equal? Yes. Would I come here again? I’ll leave my phone number. Thanks!
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, London, U.K., Jun 2010 
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