Manoir Hovey
Where white columns meet the stillness of Lake Massawippi
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Manoir Hovey
33 Total Rooms
32 Room Types
4.8 (560 Reviews)
A white-pillared manor house appears through the trees at the end of a long, quiet drive, its columned veranda facing directly onto the shores of Lake Massawippi. Manoir Hovey carries the architecture and bearing of a southern plantation estate, transplanted to the rolling hills of Quebec's Eastern Townships and softened by decades of Canadian seasons. Built in 1899 and inspired by George Washington's Mount Vernon, the property sits on more than thirty acres of English gardens, wooded grounds, and private lakefront, offering a sense of seclusion that feels rare this close to a vibrant culinary and cultural region.
The hotel's rooms and suites are spread across the main manor and surrounding buildings, many featuring fireplaces, private balconies, and views over the lake or gardens. Interiors draw on a tradition of country house elegance, with antiques, rich fabrics, and the kind of individual character that resists uniformity. Some suites open directly onto the water, while others look inward toward the property's heritage gardens. The library, sitting rooms, and common spaces carry that same lived-in warmth, furnished as though a well-traveled family never quite left.
Dining at Manoir Hovey is anchored by Le Hatley, the property's acclaimed restaurant, where seasonal menus reflect the agricultural richness of the surrounding townships. Ingredients are drawn from nearby farms, local producers, and the manor's own gardens, and the dining room itself frames the lake through tall windows, turning each meal into a quiet ceremony of place. Beyond the restaurant, guests find a heated outdoor pool overlooking the water, a private beach, canoes and kayaks for exploring the lake, and trails that wind through the estate's wooded acreage. In winter, the landscape transforms entirely, offering snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and the particular stillness of a frozen lake seen from beside a fire.
The Eastern Townships unfold around the property with a character all their own, a patchwork of vineyards, artisan cheese producers, covered bridges, and small villages that feel closer to the English countryside than to the rest of Quebec. Lake Massawippi itself has long drawn those seeking beauty without spectacle, and the region's cultural calendar, from summer theatre to autumn harvest festivals, gives texture to longer stays. Manoir Hovey sits at the center of all of it without ever feeling like a base camp. The rhythm here is slower, shaped by seasons and water and the particular grace of a house that has been welcoming guests for well over a century. You leave not with a list of things you did, but with a feeling you carry quietly home.
A white-pillared manor house appears through the trees at the end of a long, quiet drive, its columned veranda facing directly onto the shores of Lake Massawippi. Manoir Hovey carries the architecture and bearing of a southern plantation estate, transplanted to the rolling hills of Quebec's Eastern Townships and softened by decades of Canadian seasons. Built in 1899 and inspired by George Washington's Mount Vernon, the property sits on more than thirty acres of English gardens, wooded grounds, and private lakefront, offering a sense of seclusion that feels rare this close to a vibrant culinary and cultural region.
The hotel's rooms and suites are spread across the main manor and surrounding buildings, many featuring fireplaces, private balconies, and views over the lake or gardens. Interiors draw on a tradition of country house elegance, with antiques, rich fabrics, and the kind of individual character that resists uniformity. Some suites open directly onto the water, while others look inward toward the property's heritage gardens. The library, sitting rooms, and common spaces carry that same lived-in warmth, furnished as though a well-traveled family never quite left.
Dining at Manoir Hovey is anchored by Le Hatley, the property's acclaimed restaurant, where seasonal menus reflect the agricultural richness of the surrounding townships. Ingredients are drawn from nearby farms, local producers, and the manor's own gardens, and the dining room itself frames the lake through tall windows, turning each meal into a quiet ceremony of place. Beyond the restaurant, guests find a heated outdoor pool overlooking the water, a private beach, canoes and kayaks for exploring the lake, and trails that wind through the estate's wooded acreage. In winter, the landscape transforms entirely, offering snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and the particular stillness of a frozen lake seen from beside a fire.
What we love about this stay
It's the quiet that gets you first — not silence exactly, but a particular stillness that settles over the lake and the grounds and somehow into your own nervous system. Manoir Hovey has the rare quality of a place that doesn't perform its elegance; the white clapboard columns, the antique-layered rooms, the fireplaces that earn their keep in Quebec winters all feel like they belong here rather than being staged for you. The kitchen garden feeding a dining room that genuinely honors its Eastern Townships producers gives dinner the weight of an occasion without any of the stiffness. And the staff carries a French-Canadian warmth that reads as disposition, not training. This is a property that stays with you as sense memory — woodsmoke, cold air, light on still water — long after you've driven away.
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Room types
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- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 2
- Beds:
- 1 × Queen Bed
- Room description:
- Light arrives before you do — rolling across the lake's surface and pouring through floor-to-ceiling glass, filling the Cartier Suite with a radiance that shifts from pale gold to deep amber as the hours drift by. Wrapped in pillowtop layers and cloud-soft down, you wake to unobstructed shoreline views that dissolve the boundary between indoors and open water. Brew a slow espresso, slip into plush robes, and draw a bath while the world beyond your window holds its breath. Every touchpoint — crisp premium linens, evening turndown rituals — whispers attentiveness without intrusion. This is where stillness becomes something you carry home.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 3
- Beds:
- 1 × King
- Room description:
- Golden light rolls across the lake at dawn and pours through floor-to-ceiling glass, filling your sanctuary with a warmth that feels almost sacred. Inside the Luxury Room, pillowtop bedding draped in cloud-soft down invites slow, unhurried mornings—espresso in hand, plush bathrobe cinched at the waist, the shoreline glimmering just beyond your gaze. Every detail here speaks of quiet intention: the gentle lap of water at dusk, evening turndown that transforms your retreat into a cocoon of stillness. This is a stay that imprints itself softly, beautifully, and refuses to fade.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 3
- Beds:
- 1 × King
- Room description:
- Golden morning light pours across the lake's surface and slips through your windows like a whispered invitation to slow down. In the Oriole Suite, a pillowtop king bed layered in premium linens and a cloud-soft down duvet anchors a space where tranquility isn't just a promise—it's the architecture. Wrap yourself in plush robes, brew an unhurried espresso, and drift toward the window where water stretches endlessly to the far shore. Every ripple below recalibrates your breathing. This is the suite that stays with you long after the lakeside stillness fades.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 3
- Beds:
- 1 × King
- Room description:
- Lake light spills through floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a shimmering glow across refined interiors where Swiss precision meets effortless grace. At Beau Rivage, your lakefront suite enfolds you in pillowtop luxury beneath a cloud-soft down duvet as Geneva's storied waterfront unfurls in endless blues and silvers. Mornings begin with freshly pulled espresso while sailboats glide past your private vantage point. Slip into a plush bathrobe, draw a warm bath, and let the tranquil rhythm of Lac Léman dissolve every thought. This is where elegance becomes an intimate, unforgettable affair.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 2
- Beds:
- 1 × Queen Bed
- Room description:
- Soft morning light traces the contours of premium linens as the aroma of freshly pulled espresso curls through the air—your first unhurried ritual at this serene retreat. The Classic Room wraps you in tactile luxury: a plush pillowtop bed layered beneath a cloud-like down duvet, a sumptuous bathrobe waiting beside the bath, and resort views that dissolve the boundaries between indoors and the tranquil landscape beyond. As evening falls, turndown service transforms the space into a quiet sanctuary. This is comfort distilled to its most effortless form—a stay that stays with you.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 2
- Beds:
- 1 × Queen Bed
- Room description:
- Soft morning light traces across crisp linens as the scent of freshly pulled espresso curls through the air — your day begins in quiet luxury. The Superior Room wraps you in refined comfort: a queen pillowtop bed layered with a cloud-soft down duvet, plush robes awaiting after an indulgent soak, and evening turndown service that transforms your space into a hushed retreat. Beyond your window, manicured grounds stretch in verdant calm, inviting a slower rhythm. Here, every considered detail whispers that true elegance is never rushed — it is simply, beautifully felt.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 3
- Beds:
- 1 × Queen Bed
- Room description:
- A ribbon of morning light dances off the lake and slips through your window, painting the pillowtop queen bed in liquid gold. At this lakefront Deluxe Room, the ritual begins quietly — an espresso's dark aroma curling from your in-room maker, a plush bathrobe drawn close after a lingering soak. Step outside to your private vantage point, where the world distills to birdsong threading through gentle ripples. Turndown service and daily housekeeping cradle every hour in effortless ease. Here, tranquility isn't found — it simply arrives.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 4
- Beds:
- 1 × King
- Room description:
- Light arrives here before you do—rippling off the lake's surface, sliding through glass, painting the walls in liquid gold. Your Deluxe Room, Lakeside wraps you in quiet grandeur: a pillowtop king dressed in cloud-soft down, individually curated furnishings that feel collected rather than placed, and an espresso maker waiting to fill the morning air with rich, roasted warmth. Draw the bathrobe close after a deep soak and step onto the shore, where time slows to the rhythm of still water. This is where ordinary mornings become something luminous.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 4
- Beds:
- 1 × King
- Room description:
- Silver light dances off the water and pours through floor-to-ceiling windows, filling your lakeside Junior Suite with a luminous calm that stills the mind instantly. At this serene retreat, every element speaks to unhurried indulgence—a pillowtop king bed swathed in billowy down, an espresso maker ready for that first quiet sip, and a plush bathrobe draped beside a deep soaking tub. The lake's gentle rhythm becomes your only soundtrack, dissolving the outside world entirely. This is a stay that imprints itself on the soul.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Room description:
- 1 King canopy bed – 46sqm / 495sqft, The Birches Suite is nestled within an elegant country cottage, perched on a small cliff overlooking the property, Spacious lake view porch and deck, Cathedral ceiling, Sitting area with fireplace – Work area – 100%-Hypoallergenic goose-down duvet, En-suite bathroom with double whirlpool tub and separate shower – L’Occitane bath amenities – Makeup mirror – Bath towels – Bathrobes – Hairdryer, Complimentary WiFi – Flat-screen television – Direct-dial telephone, Nespresso machine – Safe – Iron and ironing board – Individually-controlled air conditioning, The Treetops Suites can be rented separately or as adjoining units, 1 Extra bed possible – Charges apply – 3 Persons maximum
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 4
- Beds:
- 1 × King
- Room description:
- Morning light ripples across the water and slips through your curtains, casting a gentle luminescence over individually curated décor and a plush king pillowtop bed dressed in premium linens and a cloud-soft down duvet. At this lakeside retreat, every detail whispers tranquility—from the espresso you pull at dawn to the bathrobe you wrap yourself in after a long soak. Turndown service ensures evenings feel effortlessly refined. Here, the lake isn't merely a view; it's a companion to every quiet, unhurried moment—one you'll carry long after you leave.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 8
- Beds:
- 1 × King
- Room description:
- Rich espresso aroma curls through the air as morning light traces the mythic details adorning every surface of this storied retreat. The Dragonwatch room wraps you in legend—individually curated décor weaves folklore into elegant interiors, while a pillowtop king bed layered in premium linens and a cloud-soft down duvet cradles you in exquisite comfort. Slip into plush bathrobes after a languid soak, savoring the unhurried ritual of evening turndown. Here, fantasy is woven into every refined detail, crafting a stay that lingers long after you depart.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 3
- Beds:
- 1 × King
- Room description:
- Silver morning light skims across the lake and pours through floor-to-ceiling glass, awakening the Birch Suite in a luminous hush. Here, a pillowtop king draped in cloud-soft linens and a billowing down duvet beckons you deeper into stillness. Brew a quiet espresso as mist unravels from the shoreline, wrap yourself in plush robes, and surrender to the deep soaking bath while the water's gentle pulse sets your breathing. Turndown service transforms the space into a cocoon of warmth. This is the kind of stay that imprints itself on your memory—soft, radiant, impossible to forget.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 3
- Beds:
- 1 × King
- Room description:
- Morning light traces a golden path across the lake and through sweeping windows, pooling softly on crisp white linens that beckon you back to stillness. The Montcalm Suite wraps each moment in hushed luxury—a plush pillowtop king bed layered beneath a cloud-soft down duvet, the quiet hiss of freshly pulled espresso filling the air, sumptuous bathrobes waiting after a long, unhurried soak. Lakeside vistas shift from amber dawn to violet dusk, and turndown service arrives like a whispered promise. This is where time slows and memory deepens with every fading sunset on the water.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 4
- Beds:
- 1 × King
- Room description:
- Sunlight spills through elevated windows, casting warm geometric patterns across the individually curated furnishings of this distinctive Loft retreat. A pillowtop king bed dressed in premium linens and a cloudlike down duvet anchors the space, inviting you to sink into unhurried stillness. Mornings begin with the ritual of fresh espresso, its rich aroma filling the air as you settle into the room's elevated vantage. Plush bathrobes and slippers await after a long soak, while turndown service ensures every evening feels ceremonial. This is where restful luxury lives.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 3
- Beds:
- 1 × King
- Room description:
- 1 King Bed Overlooking the lake Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, cable channels, and iPod dock Food & Drink - Espresso maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippers Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible Non-Smoking Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 3
- Beds:
- 1 × King
- Room description:
- Dawn arrives softly here—filtered through ancient pine boughs, scattered across glassy lake water, and poured into your suite like liquid gold. At the Pine Suite, floor-to-ceiling windows transform the shoreline into a living canvas of drifting mist and birdsong. Sink into pillowtop bedding beneath a cloud-soft down duvet, brew an unhurried espresso, and wrap yourself in plush robes as the hours unspool at nature's pace. The lake doesn't merely frame your view—it recalibrates your rhythm, one gentle ripple dissolving every trace of the world you left behind.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 4
- Beds:
- 2 × 2 King
- Room description:
- Silver dawn light ripples across the lake and pours through floor-to-ceiling windows, bathing the Heron Suite in a quiet, luminous warmth. Two pillowtop king beds layered in downy duvets invite lingering mornings, while the panoramic waterfront vista transforms hour by hour—pewter at sunrise, molten amber by evening. Brew an espresso from your in-room station, wrap yourself in plush robes, and watch herons trace the shoreline in unhurried arcs. Turndown service and refined touches ensure every detail whispers comfort. This is where stillness becomes its own luxury.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Sleeps:
- 3
- Beds:
- 1 × King
- Room description:
- A ribbon of silver light traces the surface of Lake Geneva and slips through your window, greeting you before the world stirs. In the Bellechasse Suite, Swiss refinement meets quiet indulgence—crisp linens layered over a pillowtop bed, the gentle hiss of a fresh espresso drawn bedside, plush robes waiting beside a deep, unhurried soak. As dusk settles, turndown service ushers in the evening's spectacle: the lake shifting from sapphire to molten amber beneath alpine silhouettes. Here, time doesn't pass—it drifts, shaped by water and wonder.
- Room type:
- Regular
- Room description:
- 2 Bedrooms, each with 1 King bed – 170sqm / 1829sqft, Contemporary 2-bedroom luxury suite with panoramic lake and forest view, Screened-in porch with hot tub and patio furniture, Private in-ground, heated pool (shared with Oriole Suite), Master bedroom with fireplace, Living room with fireplace – Work area – 100%-Hypoallergenic goose-down duvet, Custom-fitted kitchen – Dining table for two, Entrance foyer – 2 Walk-in closets, one in each bedroom, 2 En-suite bathrooms, one with double whirlpool tub and separate steam shower, the other with rainforest shower – L’Occitane bath amenities – Makeup mirror – Bath towels – Bathrobes – Hairdryer, Complimentary WiFi – Flat-screen television – Direct-dial telephone, Nespresso machine – Safe – Iron and ironing board – Individually-controlled air conditioning, The Heron Suite can be connected to Oriole Suite, 2 Extra beds possible – Charges apply – 4 Persons maximum
Where you'll be staying
575 Rue Hovey, North Hatley, Quebec, J0B 2C0, North Hatley, Québec, J0B 2C0, CA
Hear it from other travelers
Aja
JAN 2025Pros: The spa is INCREDIBLE, as is the Tap Room. So peaceful and a perfect girls getaway!
Purveen
JUL 2025Pros: The staff could not do more to make our stay more enjoyable. They were so attentive and accommodating and made a birthday weekend for my daughter so memorable!
Kim E.
NOV 2025This was our second stay at Manoir Hovey and it did not disappoint, in fact it exceeded our expectations yet again. Last year when we left, we told staff we would be back, specifically because of the high quality of the dining experiences and that Chef Alexandre and his staff were exceptional in accommodating my extensive list of food allergies. Each offering was a work of art in visual presentation and the flavour profiles were layered with multiple high notes. You know the team is the BEST when a tiny cracker stuffed with feta and honey packs a flavour explosion of delight in your mouth. On my last night, I enjoyed a modified version of poutine and a hamburger, two things I only get to eat if I make it myself. It was such a wonderful experience to not have to cook or worry about my safety. The team had prepared prior to my visit and provided me a variety of options. More specifically, they ALL knew my allergens and made me feel comfortable as they discussed how the dishes would be modified. So many times I get safe food but it is not delicious. There is a clear pride from this team as the dishes presented to me were beautiful to look at delicious to eat, and on par with the offerings my husband enjoyed from the various menus. Prior to our stay, we had been at another hotel in this chain with a disastrous food experience. The manager did not charge for my husband’s breakfast but after that we did not access any further food/beverage offerings on site. I highly recommend Manoir Hovey to anyone with dietary restrictions. Staff will go above and beyond to ensure you feel safe whilst enjoying the finest tasting food and beverages, whether it is casual fare or fine dining delights. The culinary experience at Manoir Hovey is delectable and will inspire new ideas in your own home cooking. You leave with fond memories that tantalized every one of your senses!
Dylan
JUN 2024Pros: Beautiful manoir, excellent staff, highly recommend!
tess
FEB 2024Pros: We are so incredibly surprised to find such a top notch establishment just over the border! We were on our way to Quebec City & we were not expecting such an amazing mid way stop. Top notch all the way around!
What you need to know
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**Standard Refundable Terms**
For reservations that are marked as refundable:
- Guests may cancel up to 48 hours before check-in to receive a full refund
- Cancellations made less than 48 hours before check-in may be eligible for a partial refund
No refunds are issued for:
- No-shows
- Cancellations made after check-in
- Non-Refundable Reservations
Some reservations may be marked as non-refundable.
- For these bookings, cancellations or no-shows are not eligible for a refund, regardless of timing.
**Refund Processing**
Eligible refunds are processed to the original payment method and typically appear within 5–10 business days, depending on your payment provider.Reservation Changes
Changes to reservations, including date modifications, are subject to availability and may incur additional charges and must be made up to 48 hours before check-in
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