Welcome to Compton House Heritage Inn

Compton House Heritage Inn & Apartments consists of a pair of enchanting Victorian properties just a 15 minute walk from historic downtown St. John’s that offers Canada Select 4-star luxury bed and breakfast accommodations. Compton House Heritage Inn has been designated a heritage property by the City of St. John’s and is set in over an acre of beautifully landscaped gardens in the Waterford River valley. Both the river and the St. John’s section of the famous Trans-Canada Hiking Trail are accessible from steps just across the street from Compton House. Both properties have been professionally restored and the inn is lavishly decorated with polished wood, ornate moldings, many original fireplaces, and furnished with antiques, period furniture, original artwork, limited edition prints and collectables. All rooms and suites have private bath, telephone, cable TV, clock radio and individually controlled heat. Ample off-street parking is provided for guests and a full complimentary breakfast is served each morning. Follow the menu links for a description of each room and suite.

Compton House Heritage Inn (#26) is a grand old mansion with a Victorian livingroom,  an elegant dining room and a cozy library, all with fireplaces. A sundeck overlooks the garden and mature trees overhang a secluded patio at the back. Compton House has wireless high-speed internet access throughout and the library is stocked with over 1000 volumes, a large selection of taped movies as well as a guest computer. The impressive front entrance has two sets of beveled glass doors and opens into the spacious entry hall.