906 McClure Street
Victoria, BC Canada V8V 3E7
P: 250-388-5363
F: 250-361-1905
innkeeper@abigailshotel.com
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| Abigail's Bed & Breakfast Boutique Hotel has won several awards, including Victoria's Best Small Hotel by Frommers, "Best B&B and Best Boutique Hotel 2008" by Victoria News Group's Best of the City readers' poll, "2008 Hotel Value Award" by West Jet's In-Flight UP! Magazine and "Top 1% of World's Hotels 2009" by Expedia Insiders Select Group. Abigail's Hotel is rated triple diamond by AAA. |
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"Luxury and
Great Location"
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We stayed at Abigail's to
celebrate our 40th Wedding Anniversary and enjoyed this small hotel very much.
The staff is very efficient, helpful and knowledgeable. We looked forward to the
gourmet breakfasts each morning. The short walk to the centre of Victoria and the harbour
area was very pleasant. We stayed in the carriage house and were surprised by
the many small touches which made our stay more wonderful......bathrobes,
cookies, bottled water, tea in the library, coffee machine for use any time of
the day, hors d'oeuvres in the library...etc
I would recommend Abigail's to
any of our friends.
-Guest October
2009
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"Waited on hand
and foot, extraordinary gourmet breakfast, and plush
bed..."
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We found this hotel by looking up
B&B's in Victoria on hotels.com. I wanted a luxurious,
B&B within walking distance of the popular sites of Victoria {Parliament
building, Empress Hotel, the marina etc.} but not right in downtown. It was a
perfect fit. The huge Victorian mansion sits at the end of a cul-de-sac in a
residential neighborhood. It is very quiet. We stayed in the Country Room. It
had a very nice bathroom with marble floors and a rain can shower head. The
linens were top of the line.
The breakfast at the Abigail is an
experience I will not soon forget. It was a three course meal delivered with
exemplary service. Matt the chef, Chris the head of house keeping and Wes at the
front desk not only made us feel completely at home, but each went above and
beyond to make our stay perfect. The only thing I would say that was less than
excellent was the views from window of our room.
-Guest October
2009
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"Homely
Luxury"
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Lived up to the reviews, very good
quality small hotel with spacious well appointed rooms and very friendly helpful
staff. Good location 5 minutes from downtown bars and restaurants, so quiet but
within easy striking distance.
-Guest October
2009
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Want a perfect Fairy Tale
holiday?
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From classic Christmas stories and
Princesses, to music and magical carousels...Victoria has it all this December.
This
year, spend the holidays with a love one in beautiful BC. Christmas
cheer fills the streets early this December. Take a horse drawn carriage ride,
decorated in festive colors, jingling along downtown's lighted Harbour front
and the city's fabulous sites, from Abigail's hotel doors to favorite Victoria attractions.
Try the Carousel Ride during your visit to The Butchart Gardens and enjoy their
Magical Christmas festivities, Christmas carols and performances. Skate on their
outdoor rink surrounded with bright holiday lights. Later enjoy Ballet Victoria's Cinderella,
as she reminds us about falling in love... Join in on the experience as we
celebrate fantasy, magic and memories in Victoria this season.
While you're visiting, get into the holiday spirit with tickets to local
special events including Cinderella at The Royal Theater, or What a Wonderful World
Symphony Concert and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at The McPherson Playhouse.
Take note of Chef Victoria's
Christmas Cookie baking tips in this newsletter, and her fabulous recipe for scones.
The featured spa package of the month is the B&B Spa Package. Abigail's is also offering free attractions tickets this holiday season
with your stay. See details below...
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SPECIAL PACKAGES AT ABIGAIL'S HOTEL
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Christmas "Gardens and Gourmet Breakfast" Package
Abigail's Hotel is offering this magical package from December 1st
to January 6th. First enjoy hors d'oeuvres at 5 pm, compliments of the chef,
with hot apple cider. Then bundle up and enjoy a stroll through The Butchart Gardens to experience the
magic of their 23rd season of Christmas festivities and displays of beautifully
decorated gardens. Evening performances are offered each night between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm
in the Gardens' Piazza. For The Butchart Gardens holiday schedule, visit www.butchartgardens.com.
Return to Abigail's for a bubbling aroma-salt Jacuzzi Bath and
warm crackling fireplace. After a relaxing soak, enjoy your choice from our DVD
selection, plus hot cocoa for two. Awake to a gourmet breakfast in bed...
Your package will
include a one night stay, gourmet breakfasts for two, evening hors d'oeuvres
and 24 hr parking plus two tickets to world famous attraction, The
Butchart Gardens. Please call 1-800-561-6565 and we will be happy to
reserve your festive winter package.
A Gift to Remember!
Share
a gift that will be remembered forever. For that someone special, purchase a
Gift Certificate towards a hotel getaway for two, including breakfast. Please
call 1-800-561-6565 to purchase your
gift, available in any denomination and valid for one year from date of
purchase.
Celebrate New Year's In Style
The
staff at this boutique style hotel will ensure you start the New Year off
right. Stay with us December 31st and receive your second night at 50% off. Enjoy
a cool sparkling beverage at check-in to start the celebration's, with
complimentary hors d'oeuvres at 5 pm. Book a cozy guestroom at Abigail's with a
wood-burning fireplace in-room and enjoy gourmet breakfast in bed with a loved
one...a free late check out is included! Call 1-800-561-6565 to reserve your New Year's Eve getaway.
Abigail's Hotel 2010 Olympic Contest Question 2
Play
to win a free gift with your stay! Answer Abigail's Olympic contest question to
win a prize!
Question:
After the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver,
BC, in which city and country
will the next Winter Olympics take place and when?
To win a special Vancouver 2010 Olympic souvenir
with your stay, call us with your answer at 1-800-561-6565 and stay before March 31, 2010. See www.abigailshotel/packages.php
for details. Contest
prize also includes a complimentary upgrade.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT
ABIGAIL'S HOTEL
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Holiday
decorations are complete and the hotel welcomes you with festive lights, music
and garlands. Warm fireplaces are dancing and ready for you to cozy up to. New
winter packages are available at www.abigailshotel.com/packages.php
and some include tickets to famous local attractions with your stay!
To
maintain the high quality of accommodation we offer, please note that Abigail's
Hotel will be closed for its annual renovations during January 8-22, 2009. We will be available during this time to take
your reservations for later dates and are offering special rates for Valentine's Day weekend if you reserve
your room by January 8th. Call now to book.
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SOCIAL SPACES
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Many
guests have referred their friends to us and we thank you for the compliment! Your
friends may subscribe to our newsletter for the hotel's current specials and
promotions at www.abigailshotel.com/newsletter.php.
If you
choose to add yourself as an Abigail's FAN on Facebook and you will receive
incredible VIP rates for December 2009. Please let our staff know at time of booking that you
are a "Fan on Facebook" and they will also confirm a complimentary
room upgrade!
To our past guests,
we appreciate your positive reviews at www.tripadvisor.com
and
our staff gives you a very warm thank you for all of your thoughtful comments.
We hope to see you again soon!
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CHEF'S SECRET TIPS
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Chef Victoria's
Secret Gourmet Cooking Tip of the Month
The
Christmas cookie baking season is here!Whether
you start early and freeze batches of cookies to pull out for the holiday
celebrations, or wait until the last minute to serve oven-fresh cookies, here
are some tips to make your cookies better than ever...
Use Real Butter
Many
a cookie has been ruined by margarine. Cookies were meant to be made with real,
sweat cream butter. Butter adds a texture and a flavour to cookies that
margarine can't imitate. Choose either salted or unsalted butter. If you use
salted butter, you can skip adding salt to most cookie recipes.
Avoid Non-Stick Cookie
Sheets
Dark-coated
cookie sheets heat faster and will lead to dark-bottomed cookies. Some cookies
even get burned on the bottom when a dark sheet is used. Because cookies have a
high butter content, they don't stick to the cookie sheet. A non-stick cookie
sheet is not necessary. I prefer baking on parchment paper (which can be
re-used several times) or the new sil-pat mats.
Use Real Vanilla
Flavouring
Baked
good tastes better when real vanilla flavouring is used. Imitation flavouring
is less expensive, but it doesn't add the same depth of taste as real vanilla
flavouring.
Use Good Quality
Chocolate
When
a cookie recipe calls for chocolate chips or chocolate that will be melted, use
the best quality that you can afford.
Keep Cookies Small
Small,
consistently-sized cookies are just the right size for those that just want a
taste. Guests and other cookie-eaters will feel compelled to sample more than
one type of cookie when they are small enough to be eaten in one or two bites.
Keep them a consistent size by using a small kitchen scoop, such as a melon
baller. A regular batch of cookies will produce twice as many small cookies as
large-sized cookies. And you'll be out of the kitchen quicker! Happy Holidays!
Chef Victoria's
Secret Cranberry Mascarpone Scones Recipe...
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/3 cup mascarpone cheese
¼ cup chopped sun-dried cranberries
¾ - 1 cup heavy cream
Method:
Preheat
oven to 425°.
Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar into a bowl.
Cut in the mascarpone in with your finger tips until the size of large peas.
Add the cranberries and then the heavy cream and stir quickly until the dough
holds together. Add extra drops of cream as needed, so as not to over-wet the
dough. Turn out on a floured board or counter and pat or roll out to a 6"
circle. Cut into 8 wedges.
Place on parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15
minutes, or until light and brown. Serve warm with butter and jam or preserves,
and they are especially good with ginger marmalade! Yield: Makes 8 scones
Enjoy, from Chef Victoria!
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THE PEARL SPA AT ABIGAIL'S HOTEL
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A favorite spa service featured this month is the B&B Package. What a great gift! The
day starts off right with this renewing morning package that includes gourmet breakfast with Abigail's Executive
Chef, followed by a full body polish,
an aroma-therapy steam bath and
soothing back massage. This fabulous
two hour combination is offered for only
$159. Spoil someone that deserves it this Christmas! Gift certificates are
available for your convenience.
The double teeth whitening session has been held over this
month and is available for $149.
Please pre-book for those upcoming Christmas parties! A light catered meal is
also available as an add-on to any spa service for $20.
Explore the full spa menu at www.featuresdayspa.com for details or
call 1-800-561-6565 to reserve your
appointment. Spa packages are offered 7 days a week.
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EVENTS AROUND
TOWN
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Complement your stay with local
events around town. A few seasonal events are noted here.
December
1- 31 - Christmas at Craigdarroch
Craigdarroch Castle
Craigdarroch Castle will be splendidly decorated
for the Christmas season in grand Victorian style.
Visitors are invited to take in one of 39 performances of seasonal music,
storytelling and children's entertainment; included with regular admission of $14.50.
December
5, 11-13 - The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
MacPherson
Playhouse
Kaleidoscope
Theatre presents this classic Christmas story. For ticket information or to
purchase tickets please contact the Box Office at 1-888-717-6121 or online at www.rmts.bc.ca.
December
6, 13, 20 - Tidings of Comfort and Joy
St.
Anne's Academy
Enjoy
this Sunday afternoon seasonal concert series in the beautiful chapel at St. Ann's Academy.
Starting November 29, the Chapel will be decorated with the traditional
Nativity painting created in 1900 by St.
Ann's Academy art teacher, Sister Mary Osithe.
December
11-12 - Symphony Concert: What a Wonderful World
Royal
Theater
The
Victoria Symphony, conducted by Tania Miller, will perform this Christmas Pops
concert, with Landrecht as featured soprano. This concert is bound to put you
in the Christmas spirit.
For tickets please contact the box office at 250-0386-6121 or online at www.rmts.bc.ca.
December
27-30 - Cinderella
The Royal Theater
The Bold and beautiful return with one of fairy tales' most loved
princess!
She is back with even more interesting guests at her Ball. Come and witness the
magic of the fairy godmother and enjoy a laugh or two at the expenses of a few
villains! Tickets are $31.50 to $56.50.
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