The Best Places to Stay in Prince Edward County (For Design Lovers, Foodies & Wine Weekends)
Prince Edward County has a way of pulling you in slowly.
You come for the wineries and beaches. You stay for the long lunches, quiet back roads, and the feeling that time has somehow softened at the edges. It’s one of those rare Ontario destinations that works just as well for a romantic weekend as it does for a creative reset or a solo escape.
If you’re planning your first trip — or your fifth — where you stay shapes the entire experience. Below are three of the best places to stay in Prince Edward County, each offering something distinctly different, but all rooted in thoughtful design, atmosphere, and a strong sense of place.
Wander The Resort
For Modern Cabins, Nature, and Total Privacy
Wander The Resort has quickly become one of the most talked-about stays in Prince Edward County — and for good reason. Tucked into nature just outside of Picton, Wander offers modern, Scandinavian-inspired cabins designed for people who want privacy without isolation and comfort without excess.
Each cabin is its own self-contained retreat, complete with outdoor hot tubs, fire pits, floor-to-ceiling windows, and clean, minimal interiors. It’s an ideal choice for couples who want a design-forward escape, complete independence, nature as their backdrop, and zero “hotel” feeling. Wander is especially popular year-round because the experience shifts beautifully with the seasons — cozy and quiet in winter, expansive and glowing in summer.
Best for: Couples, design lovers, privacy seekers, winter escapes, anniversary trips
Drake Devonshire Inn
For Iconic County Culture, Lake Views & Creative Energy
The Drake Devonshire Inn is, without question, one of the most iconic stays in Prince Edward County. Sitting right on the water in Wellington, it blends heritage bones with bold contemporary design, all anchored by one of the best dining experiences in the region.
Staying here means waking up to Lake Ontario views, walking into the heart of Wellington in minutes, and having one of the County’s most celebrated restaurants downstairs. The Drake attracts a creative, energetic crowd — artists, chefs, designers, and travelers who love places with strong personality. It’s social without being loud, curated without being stiff.
If you want your stay to feel like part of the cultural fabric of the County, this is one of the best places to do it.
Best for: Food lovers, sunset chasers, first-time PEC visitors, creative weekends
Merrill House
For Refined Luxury, Intimate Dining & Quiet Elegance
If your idea of a perfect County stay leans more toward refined, quiet luxury, Merrill House is where you’ll feel most at home.
Located in Picton, Merrill House is an intimate boutique hotel known for high-touch service, beautifully designed rooms, a strong culinary focus, and an overall feeling of calm, polish, and discretion. It’s not flashy. It’s elegant. Everything feels considered — from the way the rooms are laid out to how dinner unfolds at night. Guests often come here specifically to slow down, dine well, and step away from noise.
It’s an excellent choice for special occasions, romantic weekends, or travelers who value subtlety over spectacle.
Best for: Romantic getaways, milestone birthdays, quiet luxury seekers
Choosing the Right Place to Stay in Prince Edward County
What makes Prince Edward County so special is that there is no single “right” way to experience it — and the same is true for where you stay.
If you want privacy, design, and nature, Wander The Resort is the perfect fit. If you want energy, food, and cultural pulse, the Drake Devonshire delivers that experience. If you want quiet elegance and refined dining, Merrill House offers a slower, more polished pace.
Each of these places offers a different lens on the County — and you really can’t go wrong with any of them.
From Prince Edward County to Caledon
We often share recommendations like this because many of our guests at The Liberty Inn love planning their travels around small, owner-driven, design-forward stays across Ontario.
If your next escape ever brings you closer to the Forks of the Credit, Caledon’s rolling hills, TPC Toronto, or quiet forest trails just outside the city, we’d love to welcome you to The Liberty Inn — a five-suite boutique retreat built with that same focus on craft, calm, and connection.
