Have stayed here twice and thoroughly enjoyed the food. WAS always distinctive and excellent. Thought I'd bring a few friends up there from Toronto for the Christmas lunch buffet today. What a total disappointment! No comparison to their regular lunch buffet. THought we were in a different place it was so lacking. So little selection and what was there was... more

First, let me start with the positive. The location on Lake Simcoe is very scenic. This inn is nestled in a little village with charming little cottages. Very english! The grounds are well manicured with beautiful hedges and a forest that offers walking trails. The exterior of the inn is prettty with cute little out buildings such as the Peacock... more

We have taken our children to many different spots during the March Break that seemed to be less expensive than the Briars. What we found was that by the time we paid for dinners, activities etc. the costs did not differ that much. So, we decided to take our two children last March. What a treat! The children had their... more

We have been regular visitors to the Briars for over 20 years. Our trips have included going for a romantic holiday, just the two of us, to taking our young children and now, with teenagers. Over the years we have found the staff, food and rooms to be excellent. This is our little slice of heaven. The activities have always... more

First, the positive: Because a guest that was already staying in the room we had booked wanted to extend their stay, we were upgraded to a two bedroom cottage. We stayed in "Birdie". The first thing we noticed was a dirty glass of water beside one of the beds, complete with lip marks. This glass stayed there for our 2... more

This was our first time visiting The Briars. It was like we were being welcomed into someone's home. You can tour the tower and the front of house. We arrived around 8pm. Our lakeside room was very romantic, the front desk delivered ice in a matter of minutes. We enjoyed a scrumptous breakfast buffet, in an open air dining room.... more

I've been to the Briars many times, so you might expect a positive review. Sadly, I can no longer recommend the Briars and will not be returning. I can't really explain the drop in quality except to report the facts. Started out badly... about a quarter of the room's carpet was sopping wet and smelled moldy; the A/C unit was... more

My husband and I are mid 30's couple and have traveled a lot to all kinds of different places. Upon arrival, we were immediately put off by the dated decor and polyester uniforms on the staff, not to mention all the couples in their 70's. I know this is an old inn, but there is a way to make it... more

There is very little that one can be negative about concerning the Briars. The room was freshly redecorated with outstanding appointments including provided robs, swim towels, coffee maker with supplies of coffee and tea. All appliances were fresh and worked perfectly. The food is very, very good with a good selection at each meal. Portions are very generous and special... more