Leaside Manor Luxury B&B and Apartments

Surrounding Area

Leaside Manor is a very large, attractive, heritage property located a few minutes from downtown St. John's, within walking distance of the harbour. Owned for more than two generations by one of Newfoundland's most prominent merchant families - the Parkers of Parker and Monroe - Leaside was converted into a heritage inn/B&B in 1995/6. A Tudor mansion, it retains all of its original character and elegance.

Accommodations

Leaside is an outstanding example of Tudor architecture and style. Unique to the city, the Lea was built and completed in June 1921 for John Joseph (John J.). and Flora (Frew) Parker following their return from a six month honeymoon in England. History has it that John J. Parker's mother may have influenced the design of this unique home. She lived with her uncle, Dr. Campbell Syme, in Kilmacolm, Scotland from just prior to World War 1 to 1920.

"The Lea" is the only home of its style within the province. At the exterior: Tudor styling; cedar siding; unique stylized roof lines; colonial columns; lead-lined windows; double, beveled, plate glass doors at the entranceway; expansive lot with sweeping walkway; heavily treed lot; wrought iron fencing and double-gated drive. At its interior, Leaside still holds most of the charm of the era in which it was constructed: paneled walls, light sconces, ornate fireplaces, and inlaid wood flooring.

Amenities

Leaside Manor offers its clients access to an executive boardroom located in a luxurious and very comfortable heritage setting. The Kilmacolm Room is designed to accommodate 20+ people in a Boardroom setting, and as many as 35 to 40 in theatre layout. Lunches and refreshments are served in the Dining Room and Reception Hall respectively. Breakout rooms are available.

Leaside hosts many retreats. Corporations looking to hold retreats will find Leaside the perfect get-away. We can be full service in this regard -meals, etc.

Leaside is also a beautiful location for breakfast meetings, private luncheons, dinner parties, receptions, weddings, wedding photos, and so on. Maximum numbers 50-60...slightly higher in summer. Call for details.

Other Information

Leaside has the prettiest suites in the city!
All of our suites include breakfast in room. Breakfast is served at 10:30 or before.
Check-in 3pm, check-out -- noon. Earlier check-ins may be possible, inquire at time of booking.

Directions

If you are arriving in St. John's via the Trans Canada Highway (TCH) #1, take the Pitts Memorial Drive exit (Hwy 2) and follow it towards downtown St. John's. From the Pitts Memorial, take the exit for Topsail Road/Southern Shore Highway #10. Follow the signs to Topsail Road. On Topsail (and you will know you are there because the Walmart Plaza/Village Mall is in that intersection, on your left) turn right onto Topsail Road. Follow Topsail through one set of lights, to the next intersection where Topsail Road splits into Topsail and Cornwall - keep to the right. Continue along Topsail...until you pass the graveyard- it will be on your right - Leaside is located on your right just past the graveyard. Park either in the two car lot just above the house, or down the driveway in the back. Lots of luggage??? Best to unload at the front gate. Property is signed.


From the airport, come out of the airport -
turning left on Portugal Cove Road. Follow it until it intersects Prince Philip Parkway; you will have the Holiday Inn on your left - turn
right onto the parkway. Follow it - a considerable distance - past the university, past the Avalon Mall, to the Village Mall which is on the corner of Columbus and Topsail Road. Turn left onto Topsail Road. Continue on through one set of lights and Topsail Road will feed naturally to the right. Leaside is on the right, just past the old cemetery. Property is signed.