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Innkeepers: Debra and Jeffrey Stafford
700 Ripplecove Road
Ayer's Cliff, Quebec
J0B 1C0
Tel 800 668 4296
Fax 819 838 5541
www.ripplecove.com
Ripplecove Inn
 

 
Since 1945, Ripplecove Inn has been chosen by sophisticated travellers for its atmosphere of privacy, unsurpassed service and luxury. The Ripplecove Inn has a stunning lakeside setting on a beautifully landscaped peninsula in the heart of the Eastern Townships of southern Quebec. The Inn offers refined cuisine, luxurious accommodations and full recreation facilities for the most discriminating traveller. Recognized as one of Canada's finest inns, Ripplecove is rated " Five Stars " from Tourism Quebec and " Four Diamonds " from the American Automobile Association.

At Ripplecove, guests are treated to service of the most attentive kind, from breakfast served in bed to evening turndown and fireplace lighting-no comfort is deemed too great for our clientele. Located only 15 minutes north of the Vermont / Canada border via Interstate 91, the Inn is the perfect rest stop for a few days while on route to or from Montreal or Quebec City from anywhere in New England.

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  Accommodations Ripplecove Inn  
   
Furnished with a selection of fine antiques and modern conveniences, Ripplecove's 34 guest rooms create a scene of unparalleled charm. Accommodations range from luxurious designer-decorated rooms overlooking Lake Massawippi to spectacular suites complete with fireplaces, whirlpools, marble-tiled bathrooms and private balconies. 
In keeping with the overall theme of the inn, each room is designed and decorated for elegance and comfort. Plush furnishings, carefully selected artwork, wallcoverings and fabrics are just some of the small, but important, details that bring each suite to life. 

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  Dining Ripplecove Inn  
   
Guests at Ripplecove dine in an atmosphere of romance and privacy-soft candlelight, gentle strains of live classical piano in a room with French windows opening onto stars reflected on the lake's surface. The recipient of the prestigious CAA /AAA Four Diamond Award for fine dining, Ripplecove has turned the sophisticated dining experience into much more than just a treat for the taste buds alone.

Ripplecove's renowned menu, featuring only the freshest ingredients, is prepared with painstaking care by Chef Josée Morasse and her brigade. Haveing had extensive training in Canada and Europe, their combined efforts consistently produce culinary masterpieces that satisfy even the most discerning palate.

For those who enjoy an apperitif or digestif, the Nag's Head Pub is only steps away. With the colour and warmth of a British tavern, the pub has been the setting for many a memorable evening, and its terrace is a favourite spot for watching the sunset. 

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  Spa Ripplecove Inn  
   
Our refined cuisine, lush accommodations and relaxing surroundings have always made the Ripplecove Inn a place to indulge yourself. Now you can pamper your body and soul even more thanks to our new spa facility. Located in our new wing, the spa features a full-range of therapies and beauty treatments as well as a four-season outdoor hot tub with a view of Lake Massawippi.

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  Recreation Ripplecove Inn  
   
The inn sits on a peninsula landscaped with beautiful perennial gardens and shaded by century-old pines. On-site facilities include the following:
bullet two private beaches on Lake Massawippi
bullet canoes, kayaks and paddleboats
bullet fishing
bullet water skiing
bullet heated pool
bullet touring bikes
bullet night-lit tennis courts
bullet night-lit skating rink
bullet sleigh rides
bullet cross-country skiing

Guests enjoy golf, horseback riding, hiking and downhill skiing just minutes from the inn.

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Local Attractions

Ripplecove Inn  
   
Ripplecove Inn is located in the heart of the scenic Eastern Townships of Quebec. The region is truly a four-season destination, with excellent facilities for golf, fishing (including ice fishing), horseback riding, cycling and skiing. The region is known for its spectacular autumn foliage season. Villages such as Ayer's Cliff and North Hatley are enjoyed for local theatre, quaint pubs, art galleries and antique shops. 

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  Directions Ripplecove Inn  
   
From Hwy. 401 in Montreal, exit at Décarie South and cross the Champlain Bridge to Eastern Townships Autoroute 10. Exit Autoroute 10 at Exit 121 (Route 55 south). Drive 9 kms to Exit 21 (Ayer’s Cliff) and follow the blue Ripplecove Inn signs.

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  Memberships Ripplecove Inn  
   
Select Registry Wine Spectator Award 2007 logo Four Diamond Award - Lodging logo Four Diamond Award - Dining Hebergement Quebec 5 Stars logo