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Centrally situated on a tree lined street, GlennGale Manor is a turn of the century Boutique Bed & Breakfast located within walking distance to downtown Sydney, Nova Scotia. Close to parks, shopping, restaurants, and the boardwalk. Home of the “Big Fiddle”. It’s a great jumping off point to the beginning of the Scenic Cabot Trail & the Highlands National Park featuring the newest attraction in Ingonish. A short drive to historic Fortress of Louisbourg, all of Cape Breton's Famous Beaches and to some of the best Golf Courses the Island has to offer. The home has been beautifully updated with a modern/traditional design offering four suites each with their own private ensuite bath, lush towels, bedding, and luxury linens. Home is fully air-conditioned to beat the summer’s heat. Guests can relax in our large principle living spaces with a glass of wine, or move outside onto the large wrap around deck with multiple seating areas. Join the conversation or just kick back. A hot breakfast, plenty of coffee and freshly baked treats await you in the morning!
83 Whitney Ave, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 4Z8 Canada
Glenngale Manor Boutique Bed & Breakfast
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Somewhat walkable
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Glenngale Manor Boutique Bed & Breakfast emerges as a gem, with guests consistently lauding its spotless rooms and luxurious touches. The service at Glenngale Manor is often described as outstanding, featuring personalized attention and valuable local insights. Travelers are enamored with the amenities, which contribute to a comfortable and indulgent stay, including sumptuous gourmet breakfasts.
Its central Sydney location is a boon for guests eager to explore the area on foot. The inviting atmosphere and excellent value for money, with an experience that surpasses expectations, are also highly acclaimed by visitors.
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My husband and I arrived in the wee hours of the morning from a flight from Toronto. Anthony not only stayed up to greet us at 2:00 am but had fresh lemonade and biscuits for our arrival. In the morning we were awoken by the delicious smell of Roger's breakfast that he had prepared for us. We thoroughly enjoyed our many conversations with Anthony and Roger. They helped us plan our days around Sydney, provided a map with highlighted areas to visit, and even when we were leaving to go to Ingonish they provided a detailed map with routes to take and restaurants to eat at. We referred to this map as we toured the Cabot Trail often. As we left Glenngale Manor, we were given fresh baked muffins to take with us and even a gluten free lemon loaf for our daughter who had come to pick us up. Anthony and Roger's hospitality is incredible. They certainly go above and beyond to make your stay comfortable, exceptional, and memorable. Glenngale Manor reflects Anthony and Roger's amazing attention to detail in their beautiful decor throughout the house, individually themed rooms, comfortable beds and pillows, luxurious duvet on the bed and lines, soft towels, air conditioned rooms, spa like bathrooms, coffee/tea station, and an incredible outdoor space that is the perfect spot to relax during the day, and enjoy the sunset in the evening beside a table top fireplace. The manor is in a central location and within walking distance to downtown Sydney for shopping, strolling around the board walk and restaurants. We would definitely stay here again when visiting Sydney. Thank-you Anthony and Roger for not only an incredibly positive experience but fantastic memories.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:You must stay here
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Response from Anthony and Roger, Owner at Glenngale Manor Boutique Bed & Breakfast
Responded Sep 25, 2024
Hi there Folks. What a Treat for us to read your review of your stay with us. We can't thank you enough for choosing GlennGale as part of your vacation and hope that your visit in Ingonish was as enjoyable. We also hope that you were able to take in the sites on the Trail and arrived home safely. Please stay in touch and we will look forward to seeing you both again soon. Cheers Anthony and Roger
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Our stay at Glenngale Manor was the highlight accommodation of our two week trip to Nova Scotia. Right from the start, Anthony and Roger were phenomenal hosts. Communicative, kind and helpful. Their place is stunning and cozy. We spent a lot of time exploring Sydney and the surrounding area but also enjoyed some downtime in their living spaces. We didn't want to leave! We were fed beautiful, filling breakfasts, had access to tea and coffee all day and the fresh cookies and lemonade were such a nice treat. Our bedroom was well appointed with fabulous linens and fresh water, and our bathroom had the an extravagant soaker tub complete with bath bombs and salts. Thank you Anthony and Roger for a truly wonderful experience. We'll definitely be back!
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Date of stay: October 2024
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This review is tardy but still comes with some fantastic memories of a great stay!
Anthony & Roger were so welcoming into their beautifully modernised but still full of character early 1900's home. The house is tastefully decorated but very warm and welcoming which is a reflection of Anthony & Roger.
We were upgraded to a larger room, the James Joseph Suite as we were a mid-week stay and their only guests. They could not do enough for us! The beds were fantastic with beautiful linens. The bathroom and shower area was functional yet luxurious. They provided the regular toiletries but also had a loofah and lip balm which we've never encountered. Nice touch!
They have made a conscious decision to not have TV's in their suites so we were invited to sit in their TV room and watch the Blue Jays with a glass of wine. In hindsight, the weather was beautiful and we should have ignored the Jays and taken in their oasis garden and deck area. It was magical when we returned from being out for dinner that evening with the lighting and inviting furniture. We're sad that we failed to capture that opportunity.
Anthony and Roger are a tag team when it comes to the cooking. Anthony is the cook and Roger is the sous chef and moral support. There was an array of beautiful baked goods served with coffee to die for from a local roaster. The leftover baking was sent with us when we left and they even provided napkins for us! The breakfast was an egg dish that we were the guinea pigs for which suited us fine. Anthony modified it slightly and it was delicious. It was accompanied with ham and fresh fruit that had great flavour; an anomaly that late in the season.
We say the word "guest" but really, it was more like visiting a long time pair of friends! If you're looking for a place to stay where you really feel like you're special and valued, this is the place.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Anthony- Roger, Innkeeper at Glenngale Manor Boutique Bed & Breakfast
Responded Nov 18, 2023
Good morning Joanne, Thank you for taking the time out of your very busy schedules to offer this beautiful review along with your accompanied email. It sounds like you have had your hands filled. Looks like you may need another vacation! :)) We both are so happy to know that you guys enjoyed your visit with us as much as we did. Your awesome review means so much to us and Thank you again for being so Fantastic! Cheers Roger and Anthony
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Roger and Anthony set a standard that will be difficult to surpass. Our stay at Glenngale Manor made our trip to Cape Breton amazing. So many thoughtful touches: from their personable and helpful demeanour to their carefully curated and beautifully decorated home, the delicious and filling breakfasts and spotlessly clean rooms, with many little things that made us feel pampered (beautiful linens, thick towels changed daily, comfortable beds, lovely toiletries, fresh drinking water, etc.). A guest who was there at the same time said, I would come back here just for a personal retreat. We would agree.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Response from Anthony- Roger, Innkeeper at Glenngale Manor Boutique Bed & Breakfast
Responded Oct 19, 2024
Hi Sandra and Glenn We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. Even though you had a little business to do while you were here! Guests like yourselves seem to make our jobs easy. lol Please be sure to let us know when you may be back in the neighbourhood to visit again. Love to see you both! Cheers Anthony and Roger
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This was our home away from home to tour Cape Breton mid-august 2023. No doubt that Roger and Anthony made us feel at home right off from the first greeting in the parking lot up to the last second we had (unfortunately!) to leave after 5 days. Our room (Joseph Jame suite) was spotless and exquisitely decorated that it could make into a reputable magazine. No compromises were made to quality and details from the water provided into the room to the (very!) comfiness of the bed. We enjoyed every minutes and every bites of each breakfast that seemed coming out from masterchef (the breakfast version!). Each morning breakfast were different and not to mention extraordinary pastries. Anthony and Roger were also quite helpful in guiding us into the island to proper itineraries, do's and don't. A must stop and stay in Sydney...there B&B is not just of high quality but there human touch is more than genuine.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Response from Anthony- Roger, Innkeeper at Glenngale Manor Boutique Bed & Breakfast
Responded Aug 30, 2023
Hi Guys, It was an absolute pleasure hosting Natalie and yourself. Thank you for taking the time to review our Bed and Breakfast. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and all that the region has to offer...from the Cabot Trail to Baddeck to Louisbourg. You could put together an itinerary for the most seasoned travelers. :-) Anthony and myself hope that you will come back and visit us again!! Cheers Roger and Anthony
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Gluten free breakfast, Cleanest B&B we have ever stayed in .The century home is solid and no noise can be heard inside ,not even in a hurricane! We entered to a roasting fire and fresh warm cookies coming out of the oven upon our check in. So warm and cozy and the beds are perfect with even double duvets and pressed sheets. Everything is provided in toiletries even bath bombs and salts.Such a well thought out service provision that tics all the boxes who needs an information centre when the manor has everything your heart desires. We had a wonderful rest and delicious breakfast .Thank you for your welcoming home and service ! This place is the icing on the cake !
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Anthony- Roger, Innkeeper at Glenngale Manor Boutique Bed & Breakfast
Responded Oct 13, 2023
Hi Guys. it is always great to hear such positive thoughts on the job we are doing for you! We really enjoy ourselves and frequent returns are always a welcome treat. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us and look forward to seeing you during the Holidays. Cheers!! Roger and Anthony
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Perfection! 6 ⭐️ Best B&B ever!! Throughout all my trips around the world
Anthony & Roger just created THE BEST place where to stay! They were more than welcoming and even invited my son who wasnt staying there to have the breakfast with us.. for free. Food was prepared and served with so much love 💕 We absolutely enjoyed all small attentions. Delicious cookies that we also received as a snacks for the road back home Bedroom was top clean, luminous, well decorated, bed totally comfortable. We were feeling like at home !
This place is sooo beautiful and confortable We promise to stay there each time we’re gonna be in Sydney
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Enough place to park the car in the street, easy!
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Response from Anthony- Roger, Innkeeper at Glenngale Manor Boutique Bed & Breakfast
Responded Jul 30, 2023
Hi Regine, It was absolutely our pleasure to have Sammy and yourself for the weekend. We hope your move and the rest of your journey home went well. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and we look forward to seeing you very soon! ;)). Anthony and Roger
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This is an excellent place to stay, we were pampered from the moment we were met at the door. Anthony & Roger welcomed us into their gorgeous home. They have spent a lot of time on attention to detail. The rooms were all very, very well appointed, the food was all gourmet quality, you would not walk away from this table ever hungry. They are very knowledgeable about Cape Breton, making great suggestions of where to stop or where to eat. We were made to feel like well loved family or friends, you would not be disappointed!
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Anthony and Roger, Owner at Glenngale Manor Boutique Bed & Breakfast
Responded Sep 13, 2024
Hi there Debbie We would like to Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience with us. Anthony and I enjoyed meeting you and sharing a few laughs. Please be sure to let us know when you're planning your next visit to the Island! Luv to see you again! Cheers Roger and Anthony
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Roger & Anthony made our stay in Sydney the best experience we could have ever asked for and more! When looking for a place to stay in Cape Breton, we were excited to give this charming b&b a shot - and oh my goodness we are SO glad we did! Roger & Anthony made sure that we had everything we needed from the first moment we walked in the door. They went above and beyond for each guest, made some incredible breakfasts and offered really great tourism tips for the days we went exploring! In the evenings, we came back to beautifully made beds and a cozy and comfortable atmosphere that made us never want to leave! We can't recommend this place and these two amazing people enough! Thank you Roger and Anthony for making this a highlight of our vacation! Can't wait until the next time we are back and can stay with you guys again! I will forever be dreaming of those delicious peanut butter cookies and lemonade!
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Room Tip:All the rooms are INCREDIBLE! The Admiral Suite was by far our favourite with the claw foot...
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Response from Anthony and Roger, Owner at Glenngale Manor Boutique Bed & Breakfast
Responded Sep 13, 2024
Hi there Maggie It was our absolute pleasure meeting you both! Thank you for choosing us to be part of your vacation plans and hope to see you both again for a glass of lemonade and peanut butter cookies. Cheers Anthony and Roger
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Anthony and Roger are the best hosts, making you feel right at home as soon as you walk through the door. Their pre-stay communication was so very helpful in us planning our stay to Cape Breton that we extended our stay in Sydney from 1 to 3 days. They have worked hard to create an environment that is both comfortable and welcoming in all areas of their home. From the beautifully appointed room (and its grand soaker tub complete with locally acquired luxury bath amenities) to the deliciously prepared breakfasts of freshly baked treats and fulfilling meal, Glenngale Manor was the beginning of our Cape Breton trip and remains to be our favourite of all home away from home stops along the way.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Nearby attractions include Sydney Downtown Development Association (1.0 km), Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design (1.0 km), and Ed's Books and More (0.8 km).
