The 1889 School House
Stay. Enjoy. Relax. Explore Elora

  • Three en-suite suites
  • Homemade breakfast
  • Walk to the Elora Gorge
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from $180/night · breakfast included · no children under 9
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Summer weekends need 2 nights · June to August, no single Friday or Saturday night stays

★★★★★

"Salah, you are a gift - thank you for the energy and the conversation."

- Chris & Melissa
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"One of the best places I have ever stayed in."

- Spillman
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"You could really feel the history. Even nicer than we expected."

- Colin
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"His local tips and breakfast were wonderful - the stories stood out."

- Anna
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"Warm hospitality and historic charm."

- Tripadvisor guest
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"A beautiful few days in Elora."

- Tripadvisor guest
Salah, your host at The 1889 Schoolhouse 👋 Your host
A warm welcome

Come as a guest, leave as a friend

I fell for this old 1889 schoolhouse, filled it with art and stories from a lifetime of travel, and now I get to share it with you.

When you stay here you're never just a booking. We'll talk over a homemade breakfast, I'll point you to restaurants, stores, shops and my favorite spots, and you'll leave feeling like you've known the place for years. I can't wait to host you.

- SalahOwner & host · The 1889 Schoolhouse
The House

History you can feel, comfort you sink into

The 1889 Schoolhouse keeps the charm of this heritage one-room school while welcoming guests with furnishings and art collected from around the world. Three bedrooms with en-suite baths sit in a modern addition that blends effortlessly with the old, and the original schoolhouse holds a warm space to gather. Every morning starts with a homemade breakfast.

Front of the schoolhouse
Homemade breakfast
Table setting for Suite #2
Table setting for Suite #3
Suite #2 interior
Flowers from the front yard
Interior detail
Table setting detail
The Suites

Three suites, each with a private bath

Quiet, light-filled and immaculate. Every rate includes Salah's homemade breakfast, WiFi, Netflix, and on-site parking.

Suite #1 with seating area

Suite #1

Queen bed · lower level

A restful room with its own seating area and table. A favourite for longer stays.

$180 / night
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Suite #2 with king bed

Suite #2

King bed · tub & shower

Spacious and bright, with both a soaking tub and a shower in the en-suite bath.

$190 / night
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Suite #3 with king bed

Suite #3

King bed · main floor

On the main floor with breakfast served just by the kitchen. Cozy and serene.

$190 / night
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Good to know

Before you book

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Check-in / out

Check-in between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM, check-out by 11:00 AM.

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Breakfast included

Homemade breakfast every morning, tailored to dietary needs when possible.

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Stay longer, save

2-night minimum on peak-season weekends. 10% off stays of a week or more.

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Friendly policies

Free cancellation up to 48h before. No pets. Children 9+ welcome ($75/child per night).

Please note that check in is between 4 pm and 6 pm. If you plan to check in outside these times please contact the host to inform him. The host can accept or decline the check in time (especially late check ins). If this change request is done before the cancellation policy time (48 hrs prior to check in time) and the request is not accepted there will be no refund for the booking.