Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. Enjoy your stay in a renovated 1880's School house. Wheel Chair Accessible. Nestled in PEI's Beautiful potato farming country. A short drive to some of the most extraordinary beaches and the red cliffs that the Island is known for. With miles of shorelines to explore.
There are two bedroom areas with a curtain for privacy. The rooms are on each side of the entrance hallway. Large Dining and Kitchen , and Living room area. Bathroom is also large enough to accommodate a wheelchair with large walk in shower. There is a ramp for easy access to the School House for anyone with mobility issues. All linens and kitchen items supplied.
The School house is located on a 3 acre lot along with the Hosts home. Set back off the road making it a very peaceful stay. There is ample lawn around the School if you would like to sit outside and enjoy the country.
Our home is also on the property and we are available if and when needed. Not to worry we will respect your privacy. There is ample distance between the two homes.
We are in the middle of both farming and fishing country. Surrounded by grain, potato and hay fields, we are in the the heart of farming here at school #12. We are a very short drive from West Point, MacDonald Shore , Whites Cove and Campbellton Beach. These are some of the most stunning beaches you can freely wander and explore. All within a 8 to 15 minute drive. The School is a short drive to O'Leary where you can find grocery's , restaurants , drug stores and more. If you would like directions to any of the places just ask!
We started to renovate this building shortly after we moved to the Island in 2017. It has been a labour of love. There is a rich history with this building.
A story written about the school house on Facebook.
Smalltown Lore: PEI Folklore & History
Springfield School #12
Bob and Toni Vary purchased a three acre property in 2017 just outside O'Leary. Included in the purchase was a little old forgotten one room schoolhouse, nestled between a potato warehouse and some old barns.
Springfield School #12 was moved to its present location when the community determined the need for a larger 2 room school house to be built on its lot.
The little one room schoolhouse had opened in the 1880's and closed in 1947. A former student recalls the old boys’ and girls’ cloak rooms, upon each side of the main door, the teacher's desk raised on a platform, double desks for students, and the wood stove resting in the middle of the room. The janitor would arrive early to start the fire up in the stove during the cold winter mornings. The wood for the stove was provided by the families of the students, times were hard, and money was scarce so they provided wood as a form of taxes.
When the Vary's acquired the schoolhouse it was being used as a granary and shed.
They have spent the last 7 years working tirelessly restoring the schoolhouse. The Vary's intend to turn each of the former cloak rooms into bedrooms, while designing the rest of the building into an open concept living space.
They document their journey on Facebook, under a group titled Old Schooling if you'd like to follow along on their adventure!
Bob and Toni are your Hosts.
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out.
We hope you enjoy your stay in West Prince!
Enjoy your stay!
Contact : (902)800-5026
Email - oldschooingcottage@gmail.com