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.

I'm not one to give praise lightly. Very clean, well kept operation, owners on site care for you…read morelike family. Well worth using. Breakfast was better than expected.

Nice cozy place to stay but not very friendly or accommodating to children. Wouldn't recommend for…read moreany family based vacations. Mostly geared toward quiet older adults.

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!

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.

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!

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!

This quaint heritage B&B inn has been beautifully maintained by Joyce for seventeen years, and she…read morehas mastered the art of meeting her travelling customers' needs. Many of the super-clean rooms in this former convent reflect the area's past coal mining history in both their names and antique furnishings. Although the rooms do not have TV's, there is a large and very comfortable common sitting area on the main floor with a large flatscreen. Sharing your stories with others happens again over the breakfast of assorted fruits, cereals, and yoghurt, along with Joyce's fantastic baked muffin omelettes with toast. Vespers By The Sea is a great little inn in Glace Bay!

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.

This place is everything a real down home B&B should be. Em and I rolled up to this beautiful…read morehillside farm house on a whim, after arriving in Pleasant Bay later than expected and without any lodging planned. The proprietor, Tanya was incredibly welcoming and generous, and flexible with the fact that we have a medium-sized dog (despite her own cats!) and had arrived without any cash. We were immediately made to feel at home and spent a lovely evening chatting with the other guests on the screened-in porch with an amazing view overlooking the ocean. The adorable little bedroom was cozy and comfortable, the shared bathroom and toilet perfectly accommodating (the place only has three rooms, so sharing is no trouble), and the simple breakfast in the morning was delicious and lovingly prepared. Pleasant Bay is (very) small anyway of course, but I might add also that Windswept B&B is perfectly located for whale watching tours or a visit to the Buddhist monastery nearby. Most of all though, I can't speak highly enough of how comfy and cozy and quaint the little farm house itself is, and of how kind and accommodating its proprietor. I would definitely go back.

A lovely place to camp out. I attended a wedding here and we were so well received. The cabin had…read moretwo bedrooms, a shared bathroom, a couch /chairs, and a kitchen area. Plenty of space and a great view of the landscape. We were in cabin 11 which isn't too far from the reception (where meals are served, wifi, and board games) but if it's raining I recommend taking the car. There is a beautiful beach very close by (10 minute walk not even) and it was great to visit at night and in the day. The staff is great and the service is excellent.

Not being familiar with the area, we took a risk selecting this accommodation. We were not…read moredisappointed at all! Upon arrival, we asked the front desk staff a number of questions about the area, and were expertly directed to the places and activities we were interested in. We made a reservation for dinner and were seated by the window with a view of the ocean. The waitstaff was very pleasant, and the food was divine! We had the spring salad, which had a medley of local greens (even some mint!) along with rhubarb, baby turnips, and a delicious dressing. My husband's steak was cooked perfectly rare--just how he likes it--and the accompaniments were steamed fresh asparagus and amazing mashed potatoes. I had the fresh halibut, reportedly right from the waters visible from our window--and definitely tasting as so--served with fresh asparagus, and roasted red potatoes and turnips. Dessert was lemon cheesecake with blueberry sauce drizzled over, and warm apple spice cake with homemade maple ice cream (to die for!). After dinner, we enjoyed a walk on the property's beach to watch the sunset, sitting in Adirondack style chairs. There was a spot for a fire, but we didn't have matches to light it with. Our room was one of the log rooms, which are 3 to a building--all facing the ocean, with large sliding glass doors and a small front porch. We were in the middle room, so the porch was private with walls on each side. The beds were incredibly comfortable, with fluffy pillows and crisp, fresh linens. The bathroom was spotless, with extra towels and toiletries. The one downfall to this room was the level of noise present from the other two rooms; we could hear the conversations from both sides. However, the view made up for the noise! A continental breakfast was included, and had a variety of homemade muffins, incredible bacon cheddar scones, and oat biscuits (my new favorite treat to go with my coffee!). There were also a few different cereals, as well as hard boiled eggs and fresh fruit. I took a to-go coffee and sat on the bluff enjoying the morning sun. We only stayed one night, but should've stayed our whole vacation! We will definitely be back--we loved it!