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Duck Cove Inn

10289 Cabot Trail, Margaree Harbour, Nova Scotia B0E 2B0, Canada
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Vermilion, Canada
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69 reviews 69 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2012

Stayed in the outer building where the rooms were older. View was pretty good. Got our own plastic chairs to sit on. Breakfast was not complimentary but there was a restaurant on site. Decent food; poorer service. Owner, Gordon, was quiet but helpful.

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Guildford,UK
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109 hotel reviews
Reviews in 105 cities Reviews in 105 cities
161 helpful votes 161 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2012

We had an upstairs room in the main building, adjoining the office and restaurant, and I am sure these must be the best rooms to have - they have balconies with a beautiful view over the river. The room was clean and appeared to have been quite newly decorated although the furniture was old and the beds creaked every time... More

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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43 reviews 43 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2011

We were fortunate to find this place, it was listed in the Doers & Dreamers Tourist Guide which is a great resurce - and they will send you one free when you're planning a trip. Plus the Park Guide at the entrance to the Cabot Trail was nice enough to suggest we call ahead to make a booking, then she... More

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Cambridge, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011

Best pancakes and homemade French caramel sauce I have ever had! Waited 2 years to have them again.........Still great! Sorry didnt stay at hotel.

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Forest Hills, New York
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2011

Clean, comfortable, reasonably priced lodging. Beautiful views overlooking Margaree Harbour and you can see bald eagles fly past most mornings. Friendly service and the food is quite good too.

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BC
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31 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2011

The room was dry but smelled as though it hadn't been opened up for a very long time. The decor was from the 60's and the towel behind the toilet (to catch the drips) was a bit creepy.

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Toronto
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2011

I recently stayed at the Duck Cove Inn for 4 nights while visiting Cape Breton. We had a room at the main inn overlooking the Margaree River. What a wonderful view. Gordon, the owner was very pleasant and helpful. The food served in the dining room was simply amazing. We were within a half hour drive of the fishing village... More

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Kanata, Canada
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2011

Where to start? Wonderful food, simply prepared (the best way!) - flavours and freshness just shine through. The Seafood Chowder is a meal in itself, the best we've ever had. Chef comes to your table personally to ensure that all is perfect. All the dining room staff is personable, attentive, and genuinely friendly. The special Sunday brunch is a must... More

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Sydney, Canada
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2010

We stopped here for a late breakfast while on vacation in early August. Although the Inn itself is only a remnant of its former glory (I grew up in the area), and clearly needs much in the way of upgrades, the breakfast we had was fabulous! a full breakfast with eggs, sausage, home fries, toast and coffee for two -... More

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Burlington, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2010

We stayed at this hotel while travelling the Cabot Trail. The island was booked and the Duck Cove inn was the only thing available in the area we were in - I now know why. We had a choice to stay in the two storey motel, or the one story units, we went into both, the one storey units smelled... More

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Duck Cove Inn Margaree Harbour, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
Address: 10289 Cabot Trail, Margaree Harbour, Nova Scotia B0E 2B0, Canada
Region: Canada > Nova Scotia > Cape Breton Island > Margaree Harbour
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