Bird Song Cottage is nestled in the heart of Chemainus, a romantic seaside village famous for its arts and theatre.

"Like a bird song in spring, enchantment it sings" was the first poem of more than 70 written by guests moved to poetry during their stay at whimsical, romantic Bird Song.

Its recommended by 'Best places to Kiss', 'Northwest Best Places', 'Fodor's', 'Frommers', and 'Romantic America'. It is also Canada Select 4 star rated. What makes Bird Song so special? Musician and artist hosts, Larry and Virginia Blatchford "play with purposeful passion"  They have woven their passion for beauty, music, art, love and fun into a three dimensional work of art that "speaks to the heart" and inspires all who venture past the garden gate.

This historic lavender and white gingerbread cottage is nestled in the heart of Chemainus - just one half block from the beach, restaurants and attractions.

Wondrous, welcoming, unique and memorable describe this antique and collectable filled bed and breakfast.

The guest living room has a fireplace, grand piano, Celtic harp, pump organ and a fancy hat collection that you can actually try on. Laughter is abundant here!

Breakfast is served in a garden sun porch that sparkles with white linen and lace.

A garden scene painted on the walls, along with the grand old cook stove, hosier, and antique fridge - twig fond memories of the love and warmth of grandmas house

While Larry entertains with gentle piano music .... fresh roses, Spode china, silver set the stage for renowned morning fare, sparkling conversation and new friends.

Distinctive Features:

• Dedicated service to guests since 1990
• Cowichan Valley's most noted accommodation
• Unique and memorable themes and decor
• Quiet, central location near beach, restaurants and shops
• Dinner Theatre ticket discount
• Evening Tea and Cookies
• Guest mini-bar with fridge and on demand boiled water with supplied teas etc.
• Live music at breakfast when possible
• Guest telephone
• Complimentary pick-up (when possible) in a 1962 classic Cadillac from Chemainus Bus or Train.
• Serendipity Teas- (2 day, 6 person minimum -10 person maximum)
• Castlebury Inn's 3 day romance package

Rooms:

Three Finely Feathered 'Nests'
(And a little Folly)

Because you're special - Fragrant rose bouquets in your room, all bed linens are luxurious 100% cotton, line- dried and lovingly pressed and topped with down duvets.

Nightingale:

"Come in to my garden........ my roses want to meet you."

From the Nightingale room, a French door leads to an enchanted garden, complete with a little rose garden and a pond. The trickling water fall lulls one into a true state of tranquility and imbues the sweetest of dreams. The Nightingale is done in rich greens and gold. A garden tapestry headboard graces the queen bed and the chiffon framed window seat with plump pillows, begs to be curled up on. The en suite bathroom has an Art Deco claw foot as well as a shower.

Bluebird:

"Somewhere in the mist of time, a blue and yellow bluebird sings the morning sunrise. "

Retreat to a nest of cornflower blues and delicious butter yellows framed with crisp cotton lace. A spacious room with a queen bed, a velvet chaise and soft wing back chairs. The twin window seat plumped with pillows is bathed in afternoon sunshine and invites daydreams. TV & VCR available. En suite bath with shower.

Hummingbird:

"-Two hearts in the Hummingbird, two hearts that are free- sing for me hummingbird - sing for me"

This cozy curved ceiling nest with an ocean view "speaks to the heart." Done in crisp blue and white, the double size bed is set in a dormer and framed in white lace. Catch the gentle sea breezes as you curl up on the ocean view twin window bed and dream the day away. Guests have nicknamed this cozy nest- the 'bonding' room. En suite with shower. TV. VCR available.