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    Telegraph House Hotel

    307 Reviews
    #4 of 7 Hotels in Baddeck
    479 Chebucto Street, Baddeck, Nova Scotia B0E 1B0, Canada
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    4.0
    307 reviews
    • Excellent32%
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    Free Wifi
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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Lovely historic building

    What a lovely place to stay. Alexander Graham Bell used to stay here before he had his own house built so there is a lot of history there. There's a lovely sitting room which is beautifully decorated and has some interesting things in it. Our...More

    Thank julschof
    Hotel's Favourite
    Reviewed 7 January 2017 via mobile
    Absolutely Amazing

    A wonderful gem in a beautiful surrounding. Central to all things Cape Breton, rooms are clean and uniquely decorated. Staff are very friendly and go above and beyond to ensure a fabulous stay. The restaurant is 100% gluten free and second to no other on...More

    Thank Roxanna63
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Our Telegraph House Stay.

    The Telegraph House was perfect choice to stop on the way back home from our Vacation in Newfoundland. Nova Scotia is blessed with so many great Inn's and Houses to stay, it's just part of our charm. the Telegraph House is fits the bill in...More

    Thank kerina58
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Charming

    The room was very charming, decorated in a Victorian style. The bed were super comfortable. The room was supplied with a Keurig coffee machine with coffee pods. The fridge had cream and milk containers. The bathroom was clean and well-supplied. Several restaurants are close -...More

    Thank gimmeabeach
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    What a beautiful hotel!

    Sadly we only stayed at the Telegraph House and Motel for one night as we ended our Cabot Trail tour. I wish we could have stayed longer. The hotel is so unique, quirky and perfectly located in the center of town, easy access to everything...More

    Thank odysseus102754
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    • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
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    • US$91 - US$137 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
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    • Number of rooms
    • 38
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    Robert H
    8 August 2017|
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    Response from Heather N | Reviewed this property |
    Yes there was.....kind of a strange place to be.....in the drawer of the night stand........I can only speak for our room, so I would suggest a quick call and ask to be sure.
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    8 February 2015|
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    Response from jdfromny54 | Reviewed this property |
    It's about a four hour drive.
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