After driving a portion of the Cabot Trail we stopped into Salty Rose's and The Periwinkle Cafe for…read morelunch before turning back to Sydney. What a delight. Located in an old home, it is quaint and clean. We ordered a Turkey Sandwich and due to the size, we decided to split the sandwich which was a good decision. We grabbed our sandwich and waters and headed outside to sit at one of the picnic tables as it was a gorgeous and sunny day. The sandwich was delicious. Fresh and flavorful and the bread was soft. The staff was nice, and the location was excellent. They have a parking lot off to the side with plenty of parking. We highly recommend a stop here along the Cabot Trail.

The Periwinkle Cafe is probably the best place to stop for lunch on the Cabot Trail. Inside it…read moreseems unprepossessing, but don't let the size and somewhat limited menu discourage you. For example, my snow-crab sandwich was excellent - with plenty of tasty crab meat, and my cappuccino a very good complement.

Amazing food and a great ocean view. Initiate dining experience with exceptional dishes to choose…read morefrom. Fresh seafood at amazing prices. You will not be disappointed.

From the owner: We are a beautiful bed and breakfast situated on the beaches of Ingonish and the Cabot Trail. We…read moreserve gourmet food, fresh seafood, pasta, etc.. our view is incredible!

Castle Rock is like your own home away from home. It's a two story building where you walk down the…read morestairs and you have breakfast. It's just breathtaking views from the deck . Very ample breakfast buffet and you don't really need coffee in your room because it's so easy just to wander down the stairs and get it there instead. Really friendly staff who would do anything to make your stay better! And a kilometre away is the Fisherman's Kitchen, which was delightful for us for dinner after a long day's drive.

Castle Rock and I chatted a lot coming up to my stay. In Booking.com messages that I couldn't get…read morewithout wi-fi or Internet, so for example I didn't know that their kitchen had a staffing issue and was closed that night. So glad I stopped sooner! (Main Street and Castle Rock have similar menus and prices, Castle Rock has a nicer ambiance but I can't really speak beyond that.) As far as lodging, a simply wonderful staff at Castle Rock. Friendly, chatty if you want, but they'll give you space if you don't. I had a basement room, which seemed like a weird idea, but it was fairly quiet down there despite being across from the washing machine. Very well insulated rooms. Upsides: rooms, staff, free breakfast with very nice stuff - had lox! with cheese wedges on raisin bread and scooped some yogurt with nuts and raisins for a topping. Great views for sunset. Clean rooms, a novelty to open them with the key you're given (hint: hold it over the "5" on the door. someone had to show me that). Downsides: Shower pressure. Not terrible but I've had better. Verdict: Definitely over 4 stars, so based on the great ambiance and staff I shall round it up! Those things do matter!

The English Country Garden B&B was our rest stop of choice after deciding to drive along the Cabot…read moreTrail last fall. Cape Breton is absolutely beautiful in the fall with all of the deciduous trees changing colour! This B&B was absolutely what we were looking for in a weekend away. The rooms have all been uniquely decorated and are named to match their motif: The conservatory room, Rose cottage, the African room and the Russian room. The later was the room we chose and it was a-mazing! This was my first experience with a king size bed and I was in heaven. A family of four could sleep quite comfortably in a bed that size, just sayin'. The Russian room also overlooks a lake in the backyard and has a massive tub complete with jets! (woooo ahhhh...) My affinity for lime green and purple was happily met in the massive headboard and general design of this room as well. I recall the breakfast we had the next morning being delicious also. Definitely avail yourself of this B&B if you head up to do the Cabot Trail this fall! With such a mild autumn so far, you're bound to still catch some of the natural beauty of the trees changing colour. Our B&B proprietors had a wealth of information on the walks and hikes in their area as well. Be forewarned: There is a tiny little $5 ferry barge that you have to get on in order to start the Cabot Trail. We weren't told about this and as a result drove around for an hour trying to find another road... there is no other road. Get on the ferry.

From the owner: High quality appointed bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. Full cooked breakfast included in all…read morerates.

We stayed in the Suite Room because it has it's own bathroom in the room. The room is at the front…read moreof the house, and was decorated in simple country tones with beautiful furniture. The bed was comfortable, and the room and bathroom were very clean. However, there were a few drawback to the room. With these things in mind, it felt that our room was just a bit overpriced: 1) You can hear traffic on the road. 2) There is common room lighting that illuminates through the door all night. I actually went to find the switch to turn off the lights, which was not easy, and I'm sure was not appreciated by the host and the people who needed that light. However, what could we do? It was so bright in our room. 3) You *must* keep the bathroom door closed and the bathroom window open, as the smell of sewage will seep in. We found out the hard way about half way through the night when the smell woke us up. Breakfast was one of the best we had on our trip. Also appreciated are the loose teas available for guests. The host was not there, but the place was being minded by a woman who was an introvert that I would not put in charge of a B&B during high season. Though she was nice when you asked for help with something, she could come off gruff to some and volunteered no info about the area. I really wish I had known that across the street was a beach - we had no clue, and missed out on this opportunity that we surely would have taken, had we known.

Had a wonderful experience staying the night at this B&B with my partner, and would highly…read morerecommend it to anyone doing the Cabot Trail. Highlights were: - clean, cozy and very large room (we stayed in the largest one with the ocean view) - the best breakfast of our entire vacation, consisting of home-made granola with fresh berries, tasty plunger coffee from vancouver (hard to find nice coffee locally), and INCREDIBLE eggs Benedict with salmon that they smoked on site! - wonderfully adorable couple who run the place (though I have forgotten their names now) made us feel at home, and were just damn good to talk to.. felt like I was hanging out a friend's place - a short stroll to a sandy/rocky beach Cannot recommend this place highly enough - we were nearly tempted to cancel our accommodation back in Halifax so we could stay another night!

We loved this B&B and it was a wonderful place to wrap up our tour of Cape Breton. It is…read morebeautifully set just a few minutes north of town so you get country ambience and quiet but the convenience of city center options just a few minutes drive away. The hosts are delightful and clearly enjoy conversation with all their guests. Our room was excellent with plenty of windows for fresh air and a very effective A/C unit when things got hot. The entire property is well appointed and the bed was very comfortable. We had a great night's sleep. Take the time to explore the old barn which is also a nursery. The old wood structure is quite beautiful and interesting. My one downer during our stay was that hordes of mosquitoes seemed to love the ceiling right outside our room (6). I'm very tall and have a bald head ... so I was not thrilled about that. However, I'm not sure quite what the hosts could have done about it. I didn't bring it up because it may have just been a singular occurrence with the high heat and humidity that evening. Bottom line? This place is a first class winner. Book here with complete peace of mind.

We had the most comfortable stay at this place. The pillows and beds were so comfortable, the room…read morewas beautiful and spotless, and breakfast was great and included a homemade cinnamon apple egg bake. Jan and Glen were so kind and extremely accommodating with a few personal needs. We definitely recommend staying here!

Heather is the nicest BB host I've ever met and she freshly made each of our breakfast dishes -…read morewhich is rare for BB hosts to do - her place is very clean and comfortable, great Internet connection. Location is right by the NFL ferry and close to many good restaurants.

Just leaving the Harbourfront B&B. The owner is very kind and accommodating. Slept soundly and…read morefelt at home. Enjoyed our stay!

Great service, comfortable bed, great water pressure in shower, great balcony & complimentary…read morebreakfast.

Great location in Cheticamp and bade for the west side of the Cabot Trail on the west side of the…read moreisland. Lyne, the manager, was very hospitable. Because of tire issues, we arrived very late - after 8 p.m. Lyne stayed and greeted us on arrival. She was pleasant, accommodating, and recommended a place that would be open for dinner late (places are not open very late). The room was beautiful and nicely appointed. It was a pretty small room, but it made good use of space. It was very clean. The bed was very comfortable with nice, soft linens. There was also good temperature control and the room was quiet. The room also had a nice balcony that would be nice to view sunsets. There was plenty of parking and the access in the back made it real easy to unload/load the car. You order breakfast when you check-in. The breakfast was pretty good and very filling which was good as we headed out on the Cabot Trail. Very nice B&B.

A Warm Welcome to Baddeck - We'll Be Back!…read more After six mornings of B&B/hotel breakfasts on our Nova Scotia stay, we were happy to choose a self-catering option in Baddeck, giving us the flexibility to eat on our own schedule and grab a bite to eat in the town. Willie's The Worn Doorstep was just what we wanted, and then more. Our suite was more of an apartment with the choice of two queen beds, a fairly large living room area with a kitchenette and verandah. Our room faced away from the street, and it was quiet with no traffic noise.The suite was clean, bright, nicely furnished, with comfortable beds, and a short stroll into town, making it an easy recommendation for others. We also sat upstairs on the roof deck, to enjoy the July weather and the views. But what made The Worn Doorstep an extra special stay for us was the kindness and hospitality of Willie and Gina. We were given a warm Scottish welcome (genuine - Willie is a Glaswegian, transplanted to Canada many years ago). Willie was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Baddeck, gave lots of advice when we asked for local information, and shared many entertaining and interesting stories. Will return for more!