Where to stay near Moncton.

Where to stay near Moncton? Chimera Farms, on route 5050, that's where. It's beautiful. The house is furnished with a charming eclectic collection of antiques and is painted in soft shades of blue and green. There's no TVs, except in the sitting room. It's deliciously quiet. The overall effect is one of great calm. The beds are so comfortable, they enfold you like the arms of Morpheus for a deep nights sleep.


But the best part is the breakfast. Maggie (the proprietor) makes a great breakfast: all the usual suspects, like eggs, bacon, potatoes, fruit- and sometimes, just occasionally, apple pie. And ice cream. For breakfast. Yes, really! I get so excited. Well, you know how I am about 'grub'. Across from the main house there's a separate chalet (below), with a hot tub and Bar-b-Que. It's very private. In fact, all you can see, and can see you, is the 40-odd acres of trees which stretch down to the shore.

But what's really important is- you still get the same breakfast.

Here's Maggie (below), feeding the horses across the road from the main house. Nothing goes to waste around here. Any left-overs go to the horses, or the next-door neighbour's dog. As you may have guessed, she didn't get much while I was there.

So- do I seem to be promoting Chimera Farms? Hell yes! They give you apple pie and ice cream for breakfast- need I explain further?

Here's a link so you can see for yourself.

http://www.chimerafarms.com/