Lumley and Co. Bed & Breakfast

Tucked above the historic 1888 general store in the quiet hamlet of Iona (named after Iona, Scotland), Lumley & Co. offers a refined retreat shaped by the spirit of southwestern Ontario’s heritage. Appointed in early 20th-century style, its two unique bedrooms, shared parlor, and treetop balcony evoke the calm of a slower era. A base for quiet exploration, cycling, or afternoon tea, this television-free sanctuary invites you to rest, reflect, and reconnect—amid rolling hills, heritage trails, and a 20-minute drive to the beach.

Two bedrooms share a washroom with shower. Only one room is booked at a time unless parties are travelling together, and thus guests have a private bathroom. Bookings include breakfast, sample menu below. Please let us know of any dietary requirements at time of booking.

Check-in is 3 pm and check-out is 11 am.

Accommodations

  • The Lumley Room

    The Lumley Room

    Bathed in morning light and overlooking the village, the Lumley Room features a stately Gibbard queen bed and refined period furnishings. A serene retreat for the historically-minded traveler.

    $85/night single occupancy
    $95/night double occupancy

  • The Morris Room

    The Morris Room

    Facing the treed grounds, the Morris Room offers a Gibbard double poster bed and quiet seclusion. This room is named after my great great grandfather, Robert Morris, a local builder.

    $85/night single occupancy
    $95/night double occupancy

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Living room with vintage furniture and floral wallpaper, large window with curtains and plants, patterned carpet, various decorative items on side tables, framed artwork on walls.
A bowl of oatmeal topped with blackberries and walnuts on a wooden table. In the background, there are jars of honey, a teapot, and tea from Tea Haus.
Living room with vintage furniture and large potted plants, a person is using a laptop on the couch, with a patterned rug and wood-paneled doorways.

Tea is available for guests staying more than one night and consists of scones with home-made jams and jellies, and other desserts. The tea is sourced from the Tea Haus.

A balcony offers views onto the one acre of treed grounds with such Carolinian species as tulip, sycamore, Kentucky coffee and catalpa.

The building was constructed in 1888, in a Moorish Revival style. Later, parts of the apartment were redecorated in an Arts & Crafts style around 1910.

Use of the parlor and dining room is included along with free Wi-Fi.
This is a television-free facility.

Plate with waffles topped with peaches and whipped cream, cooked bacon, and peach slices, on a dining table with cups, utensils, and a bag in the background.
A bowl of oatmeal topped with blackberries and walnuts on a wooden table. In the background, there are jars of honey, a teapot, and tea from Tea Haus.

Sample Menu

Breakfast Menu

HOMEMADE WAFFLES

fresh fruit, whipped cream & maple syrup

HOT CREAM SCONES

gooseberry jam, red currant & quince jellies

FRITTATA

seasonal vegetables, local bacon & sausage

QUICHE

seasonal vegetables, local bacon & sausage

FRUIT SALAD

brown sugar, citrus juice

COUNTRY SPOON BREAD

cornmeal soufflé

COFFEE

locally roasted at Las Chicas del Café (St. Thomas) and hand-ground each morning

TEAS

sourced from Tea Haus (London, ON): Orange Pekoe, Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Russian Caravan, Sencha Green

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A silver tray with three silver teapots and a cream jug on a yellow tablecloth, with a plate, a registration pamphlet titled 'A Guide to Hiking the Thames Valley Trail,' and a window with red and blue curtains in the background.
A warm, dimly lit room with vintage decor, including a fireplace with a glowing red fire, a portrait, a painting of a winter landscape, and ornate wall lamps.
A decorative plate with a black floral design stacked on a beige plate, placed on a table with silverware on either side, and a tablecloth with painted floral patterns.
A vintage-style dining room with a round table set with candles and dishes, surrounded by chairs and upholstered furniture. The room has wooden trim, floral wallpaper, and a large tapestry hanging from the ceiling.
Decorative wooden table with a vintage clock, ceramic bird and animal figurines, dried flowers in a tall vase, and framed artwork on a pink wall.
Close-up of a partially eaten butter tart with a gooey filling, on a decorative plate, with a blurred dining table in the background.
Person pouring tea from a silver teapot onto a tray of assorted teacups and saucers, set on a small black table on a wooden porch with trees in the background.