A rundown motel in Ontario got an overhaul — and you won't believe what it looks like now
Known for more than 50 years as Sportsman Motel, this once-standard southern Ontario road stop in Prince Edward County was in serious need of an overhaul. Enter two Toronto-based design-savvy wine enthusiasts, Sarah Sklash and April Brown, who bought the motel in June 2016. It took the duo half a year to strip away all of the motel's Formica, carpeted and dark furnishings. In May, they finally opened the doors of The June Motel, outfitted with beautiful rooms (and a glass of cold local vino on the side). The bonus? It's pretty affordable.
Flip through to take a sneak peak at this gorgeous spot — plus what it looked like before the reno.
The June Motel
The wine lobby
A bright spot to sip a cold glass of wine.
The wine lobby
Sip on some local wine and snack on cheese from artisans around The County. Sklash and Brown use “millennial pink” as one of the colour themes.
The lobby lounge
The lobby lounge features lush greens and big windows.
The wine studio
Unique wall hangings contribute to the motel’s creative vibe.
The rose suite
Printed wall paper in guestrooms adds just the right amount of flair.
The rose suite
Sklash and Brown replaced the old motel carpets with gleaming new flooring.
Classic room
No two rooms are exactly alike, with different art, colours, and furniture varying throughout.
Classic room
Bright bathrooms with clean decor, plus body soap and body oil on hand, make for simple luxury.
The rose suite
The millennial pink theme is warm and inviting — the perfect place to sleep in and then do some local antique shopping.
Classic room
Some rooms are big enough to share — so bring your family or friends and settle in for a charming Prince Edward County weekend.
The rose suite
Finally, a motel without polyester bed covers!
Deluxe wine studio
Some rooms come equipped with a kitchenette, so you can create your own meal with those locally bought veggies and fruit.
Classic room
Modern touches, like copper-coloured bedside lamps, put this motel right on trend.
Some neon flare
Sklash and Brown are in love with the surrounding area’s vineyards and local wines.
Deluxe wine studio
A geometric design featuring warm colours balances out the sleep area's cool tones.
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