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Top Things to do in Nova Scotia
The 10 best Cottages in Nova Scotia, Canada
From Yarmouth to Sydney, Nova Scotia is full of scenic landscapes, rich history, and interesting local culture. Sights and fun experiences abound in Nova Scotia, and there is a little bit of something for everyone. Soak up the beauty and serenity to be found in the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens, or head to Cape Breton Highlands National Park for the stunning landscape and wildlife. Explore the history of the area at Louisbourg's Fortress Louisbourg, or hike the Skyline Trail in Ingonish.
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1. Knotty Pine Cottages
Overall Ratings
4 based on 73 reviews
MILLION DOLLAR VIEW。 Ocean front cottages. Nestled between two mountains, the view is magnificent with cottages overlooking the harbour and ocean! Only minutes from the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, our location is perfect to enjoy all the activities that the Ingonish area is famous for. In the summer enjoy sandy beaches, swimming, golfing at the award-winning Highlands Links, hiking and tennis. Guided hiking is available for an approximately one hour hike on a private hiking trail directly across from our property. There are also whale watching tours nearby. In the winter months experience some amazing back-country skiing, wilderness snowshoeing or cross-country skiing on miles of scenic groomed trails in the highlands. Knotty Pine consists of 10 pine cottages, 4 with fireplaces, with a fabulous view overlooking Ingonish Harbour and the Atlantic ocean.
Amazing views!
Reviewed By hockeyho1Harbour front cottages with amazing views and impeccably clean! We were in Room 4 which is a duplex but very private, quiet and with a private deck overlooking the harbour. Coffee pot, microwave, kettle, toaster and refrigerator is provided in the room. The family that owns/runs these cottages is great and they have a few food items for sale in the office. If you're arriving late it is a bit remote so try and bring something to eat. Parking is outside the cottage.
2. Hunter's Mountain Chalets
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 123 reviews
Hunter's Mountain Chalets offers 12 1- and 2-Bdrm. housekeeping cottages and apartments; all with European-style king bed, 4-pc. bathroom, spacious living and dining room and kitchen/kitchentte. Centrally located on Cape Breton Island, your ideal headquarters for your daily trips around Cape Breton Island.
Another Enjoyable Stay on the Cabot Trail
Reviewed By cmf1864Friendly staff, lovely accommodations, clean and well kept. Easy access to the Cabot Trail, Baddeck, local attractions. We have stayed with Roland & his family a number of times and will return again, whenever we are in the area.
3. Chisholm's of Troy Coastal Cottages
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
one night with sea view
Reviewed By Chrissiemc76Room was clean and pre warmed for arrival. the sea view could have been better (sea was a long way off to the front but could be viewed closer from the side of the cottage no. 8) otherwise ok. good wifi
4. Ingonish Chalets
Overall Ratings
4 based on 122 reviews
Your hosts are the Humphries family who have built and been running the Ingonish Chalets since 1989.We are situated on a private wooded lot right on the Cabot Trail, just 4 miles north of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park entrance.The property has a children’s play area and beach access.We are 5 minutes north of the Highlands Links Golf Course, rated 5 stars by Travel & Leisure Golf 2006, 4.5 stars by Golf Digest Places to Stay 2006 and Best Canadian Public Course by Golf Digest 2004, 2005 & 2006. We have Golf Packages available.Tennis courts, salt and fresh water beaches, salt and fresh water fishing, hiking trails, cross country ski trails, whale watching tours, kayaking, birding and much more are also close by.
Nice Cottages
Reviewed By V1046ECpaulfThese rustic cottages are well appointed and very clean. Contactless checkin implemented for COVID. They have a walking path to the beach which is just across the road. Nice walk through the woods that opens up to a beautiful beach with panoramic views. Second time I have been here and would recommend it for sure.
5. 1 and Only Riverside Accommodations
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
A 4.5 Stars cottage accommodation property that offers upscale décor and unique on-site amenities that would enable guests experience the next era of cottage accommodations at an undiscovered treasure and at a place like no other. With each cottage enjoying its own private: hot tub, screened-in patio, fire pit and gazebo, our 4.5-star cottage escape destination offers guests the perfect setting to relax, recoup and reenergize. The property sits on the bank of the Sable River, a river that feeds into the Atlantic Ocean’s tides. It is a haven to the tens of thousands of migrating brant and local wildlife and is surrounded by a mixed forest of maple, birch, spruce, and pine trees.
Family getaway
Reviewed By anthonyhI8081GNIt had been a long 2 years of covid, after finally being able to freely travel again without restrictions, we found 1 and only cottages online and managed to book a weekend away. We had never traveled to this part of NS before, so we thought why not. The cottages are beautiful and very well appointed.. the hot tub was a must, as that was on our list when looking for places to stay..and it did not disappoint. So relaxing and the kids loved it as much as we did. The property was laid out very nicely and offered a little bit of everything for everyone. We will definitely be back again (the summer time or early fall would be lovely) highly recommend this place. The south shore did not disappoint.
6. The Archie & Isidore Hotel
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 19 reviews
PHENOMENAL LONGTERM STAY!
Reviewed By StephanieSD1I spent 6 weeks in Cheticamp for work and had the pleasure of staying at this B&B. I was met on arrival by one of the staff who accommodated everything that I needed: gave me space in the garage to store a road bike and a paddle board as well as providing local knowledge of great activities to try (hiking, swimming, paddling, fishing etc). The room itself had an ocean view which provided stunning sunsets nightly. The dock across from the property was busy with local lobster and crab fishermen as my stay was during the fishing season - this was occasionally noisy but I couldn't hear anything over the heat pump/air conditioning so despite reading previous reviews of this location being "noisy", I found it quiet and lovely. The breakfast included a well appointed assortment of healthy and tasty food (everything from hard boiled eggs and oatmeal to banana chocolate chip muffins and local fresh bread). The location was ideal: walking distance to all town attractions, the grocery store, gym, etc. Most importantly, the staff were truly delightful! They made me feel extremely welcome and as if I was the only guest there. They were professional and courteous with a warm hospitality. I highly recommend this B&B and I will be staying there again!
7. Sea'scape Cottages
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Beautiful property! Lovely cottages and hosts.
Reviewed By Nova_ScotiaexploreWe stayed at Sea'Scape for one night. The view is beautiful. The cottage was well maintained,clean and comfortable. There is a lot of privacy here, very peaceful . We really enjoyed walking from the cottage to the sandy beach, where there were many beautiful sea birds to photograph . We wanted to explore our own beautiful province and have a little getaway, while staying safe ,and were not disappointed. We even were fortunate enough to enjoy some fresh lobster at the tail end of the season, cooked by our hosts and delivered to the cottage.
8. Whispering Waves Cottages
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
\We would like to let our guests know that the problem with our salt water as been taking care of last September with a new drill well and all the the utensils in the cottages as been all changed also we do value our customers and appreciate that they come and visit us and feel just like home we do apologize sometimes things happen that we couldn't control but now I assure you that we have a new staff and I'm also a new co-owner with the owner we are here to make sure that you are well taken care and have a memorable stay with us.
Lobster Staycation
Reviewed By MarcB217Who books a cottage in December? We are glad we did. Watched the 34 boats leave Dumping Day, enjoyed ocean, the deer, and of course the same day lobster. This was an awesome vacation. So quiet and relaxing here. Our 4th visit but first not in the summer months. I would highly recommend especially if lobster fishing is of interest.
9. Anchorage House & Cottages
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
The Anchorage House is the perfect place for you to kick back, relax and enjoy the peaceful, laidback pace of Hubbards, Nova Scotia. Quiet vistas right from our own dock, the gentle waves of the cove, hearing the birds call, spectacular sunsets and great seasonal photo opportunities. Leave the busy hustle and bustle of your everyday lives and come and see what we are talking about; it's your nearest seaside escape that's a world away. Vacation accommodations including 12 cottages and 8 guest rooms, all named for the communities and beaches in our area, are located in Hubbards, Nova Scotia on the beautiful South Shore Lighthouse Route. Only 35 minutes from Halifax, Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg, and only 40 minutes from the Annapolis Valley.
Wonderful for groups
Reviewed By Paul PSix of us celebrated our sixtieth birthday at Anchorage House. What a perfect house for a group. We each had our own bedroom and bathroom with rooms to spare. We were all so impressed with how clean the entire house was. The kitchen was just fabulous with all kinds of space and a speedy dishwasher. Made use of the hot tub but didn’t get around to using the sauna or the pool. When it rained we Spent time on the veranda drinking wine and enjoying the spectacular view. We are a group of childhood friends and we could not have picked a better place to spend quality time together. And Kate was very easy to get hold of and warm and friendly to deal with.
10. Argyle Sound Cottages
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Ocean side 2 bedroom cottages with kitchen and living room .Each bedroom has queen sized beds.They each o have a full bathroom .They sit about 100 feet from ocean but there is no beach .
Great pet friendly place!
Reviewed By Eloomom2010I decided to celebrate the first day of school being retired and headed to the wonderful area of Argyle Sound. The location is extraordinary, is quiet, private and has amazing wildlife activity. The cottages are well appointed with everything one would need. The only problem I had was forgetting my cooler of food for my stay. It was the Labour Day weekend and much to my chagrin the two local restaurants were closed for the entire weekend and the following Tuesday. End of season they all needed a bit of a well deserved break. So I had to drive into Yarmouth for food. Perhaps a note on their site about limited eating in the area after the summer would be helpful. A path down tot eh water (boardwalk) would be a great addition. I look forward to going again (but maybe when more of the local things are open). I have recommended this place to all of my friends.
