This is an OUTSTANDING B&B, and an excellent value. We booked a log chalet at $120 CDN. It had a living room with fireplace, microwave and small fridge (and TV that plays only tapes - no broadcast TV), and a bedroom with queen bed. The chalets are very new, clean airy and beautiful. Out your front window is a grand mountain view. In the main house is a living room open to guests, but we never used it. Breakfast is great -- eggs, good coffee and assortment of cereals & bread. The manager, Sonya, is very pleasant and helpful. It is about 10 minutes from downtown Fernie. This is one of the best B&Bs we've stayed in, and probably #1 in value.

The B&B is a gorgeous 10 minute drive along the Elk River south of town and perhaps a 1/4 mile drive off the highway and up a faily steep incline. It feels like you are a million miles from everywhere else in your own comfortable mountain getaway. The two duplex log cabins face onto a flower strewn meadow (in July) with spectacular mountain peaks beyond. The ski resort is between the B&B and Fernie, as is Island Lake Lodge and the old growth Cedar forest on the road leading to that lodge.
We stayed in one of the cabins which had a comfortable living room, bedroom with queen bed, and bath with tub/shower. In the living room there is a cabinet with a small fridge and microwave along with a basket of coffee, tea and popcorn, as well as dishes glasses and flatware.
Breakfast is served in a large country kitchen and consisted of a buffet of fresh fruit, yogurt, cereal, cold cuts, cheese, and a selection of breads. Sonya, the friendly, helpful owner, cooks hot dishes to order. One day we had delicious omelets, another blueberry pancakes, and another French toast. Plus Sonya will prepare an excellent espresso for you on her commercial machine.
Guests are welcome to use the kitchen to prepare meals if they wish, Beyond the kitchen is a large living room, and off that a gazebo, all for the enjoyment of guests. We did not see the lodge rooms, so I cannot comment on them.
Everything about the B&B is immaculate, reflecting the Swiss background of Sonya and Marcel, her husband.
Birch Meadows is the perfect place to soak up the experience of the unbelieveably spectacular scenery of the Canadian Rockies.

We arrived at Birch Meadows while Daiseys were in full bloom, oats filled the fields and barn swallows swept through the meadows. We chose a log chalet which (in our opinion) is worth the few extra dollars.

Sonya and Marcel are Swiss hoteliers with extensive experience in the hospitality industry. We had difficulty with our fireplace and the couple responded quickly (within five minutes at 2200hrs), tried to fix the fireplace, but they determined that a cabin move would be the quickest solution. Sonya insisted on ensuring everything was in order in the new cabin and freshened the cabin while we gathered our belongings. the pace is easy going and money matters were dealt with in non evasive manner.

Breakfast was terrific and regrettably we did not stay long enough in Fernie to sample the traditional (and reasonably priced) Swiss dinner served (by reservation) at this BnB. After the marginal dinner experience in town, we'd opt for this in the future.
Suggestion? Go as soon as possible as we normally pay $250.00 - $300.00 for other log cabin accommodations in BC that didn't include breakfast and not nearly the extraordinary view. Word of mouth will travel and $120-$150 CAD/night in high season for the BnB is value-plus for what you get. I bet it won't stay this inexpensive for too long...

Stayed Dec 26-29, 2003. Skier / Hiker / Nature Lovers Dream... Beautiful winter setting. Exceptional breakfast. Unbelievable service when my vehicle could not make the hill after a heavy snow fall. Take a 4 wheel drive during winter months. Really close to ski resort and Fernie but far enough for total quite. Got great dining tips from our host as well. Am going back for sure.