Keltic Quay Cottages & Bayfront Lodge
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Keltic Quay's Cape Breton cottages are located on the northeast shore of the Bras d'Or Lakes in the village of Whycocomagh, at the entrance of the Cabot Trail an area of outstanding natural beauty and spectacular vistas. Ranked one of the top places to stay our twelve 4.5 star Canada Select one and two-bedroom Cape Breton cottages and suites include everything you need for world class accommodations and our main lodge is the ideal place for a great game of pool or darts with new friends. Whether you're here to see the Cabot Tail, conduct business or for pleasure we can help you plan what will surely be a memorable place to stay on Cape Breton Island.
NS Tourism Accommodation Registration: RYA-2023-24-03011452572382363-90
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Canoeing
Game room
Children's playground
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Conference facilities
Wifi
Hiking
Billiards
Darts
Fishing
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BBQ facilities
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Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
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Private bathrooms
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90 Main St, Whycocomagh, Nova Scotia B0E 3M0 Canada
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I recently took my daughter, puppy and friends to Keltic Quay for our birthday weekend and felt very comfortable with the cleanliness and sanitation, having a gorgeous view, pristine surroundings made this trip so worthwhile. Renie and Hank were so friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend making this central spot a vacation highlight for families or couples.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Response from James Smeaton, Agency / Consultant at Keltic Quay Cottages & Bayfront Lodge
Responded Sep 2, 2020
Thank you kindly for your lovely review. Having a clean suite is very important to us and we are glad you noticed. We're also pleased you got a chance to get to know Renie and Hank, they are one of the best parts of our whole place. Very nice of you to also highlight us as a jump off point for other adventures, we could not agree more! Have a great day and we hope to see you again.
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Recommended on a blog and was a little hard to find, but well worth the effort. A picturesque setting overlooking the water with well appointed rooms and facilities. Would be great to come back to in the summer and might just plan that the next time.
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Date of stay: September 2019
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Response from JamesSmeaton, Marketing Manager at Keltic Quay Cottages & Bayfront Lodge
Responded Jan 27, 2020
Hello Thank you so much for your review, we are super pleased you liked the rooms and facilities. We are definitely a little bit hidden off the main highway but we like to think it adds to our charm, perhaps more signage would be helpful? Do you recall which blog you heard about us from? We really look forward to seeing in the warm summer weather. Wishing you a great day.
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Located right on the lake shore the views are amazing and the small town of Whycocomagh is within easy walking distance. Our (upstairs) apartment was well equipped, warm and comfortable and although one bed roomed there were two double beds. The kitchen was well equipped but there was no extractor for cooking fumes and the simple task of making toast was enough to set the smoke alarm off and for some reason there are two door leading onto the outside deck/balcony one of which has a strong spring to keep it closed, so cannot be left open for ventilation. Whilst on the subject of the balcony, the views are outstanding and there are seats and a BBQ, would have spent much more time there if the weather was warmer but we did enjoy seeing the onsite Labrador playing in the water as…
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Date of stay: September 2019
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Response from JamesSmeaton, Marketing Manager at Keltic Quay Cottages & Bayfront Lodge
Responded Jan 27, 2020
Hi there Thank you so much for this very detailed review of your stay. While we hope everyone has a "perfect" stay we know that is not always going to be the case. Your provided us with some great suggestions of adjustments we could make to improve the experience even further and we are going to share those among the team to see what we can do. We do have gates for the upstairs suites but we only mention it when our guests have small children. It pleases us greatly that you did have a lot of positives, the views, Hank the dog, and the club house are all attributes we are very proud of. We would like to wish you a wonderful day and we greatly look forward to serving you again.
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If you are going to Cape Breton and don’t stay here, you are missing one of the greatest joys of Nova Scotia. From Hank the dog to the eagle and osprey nests, this place is everything you could want and more in a lodge
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Date of stay: June 2019
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Response from JamesSmeaton, Marketing Manager at Keltic Quay Cottages & Bayfront Lodge
Responded Jan 27, 2020
Hi John Well we could not ask for more then your super kind review. We agree, lol, YOU MUST STAY HERE!!!! Marking sure our guests have everything they need is a top priority and it is the highest honor to hear we succeeded in that for your stay. We hope to see you again soon, have a great day!
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Our extended family of grandparents, children and grandchildren rented three units for five nights. From there we toured Cape Breton, our first visit. The units provided us with all of our needs. Having laundry facilities in each unit was most helpful as was the convenience of a kitchen for meals. The other amenities were well used by our family: kayaks and paddle boards on the lake, pool table, shuffle board and cribbage board in the main Lodge, the fire pit and Hank, the Quay's dog. Thanks Rennie for your and your staffs' hospitality.
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Response from JamesSmeaton, Marketing Manager at Keltic Quay Cottages & Bayfront Lodge
Responded Aug 28, 2019
Hi Norma Well you just about hit on every single great thing that we do. We're so pleased that your whole family could stay with us and explore Cape Breton. We really do our best to cater to families, especially those on vacation and looking for a relaxed environment with lots to do. The whole team would like to wish you a wonderful end of summer and an even better fall. Hopefully we get to host you again soon! - James
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My wife and I stayed in 1 bedroom cottage for 5 days. Actually hated to leave. It felt like our home. Great location to Cabot Trail. Beautiful view of Whycocomagh Bay. Renie very helpful in providing information and how could you not like Hank, Renie’s lab. Eat at Charlene’s. Best seafood chowder I’ve ever eaten.
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Date of stay: July 2019
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Response from JamesSmeaton, Marketing Manager at Keltic Quay Cottages & Bayfront Lodge
Responded Aug 28, 2019
Hello Mike I am confident Renie and Hank were also sad to see you leave, we just wanted to let you know we carefully read each review of our accommodations and your words really mean a lot to the whole team. We also could not agree more, Charlene's is simply the best, and only a few minutes drive away, so we send a lot of our guests her way. We hope to see you again, try booking with us in the off season for greatly reduced rates. All the best! - James
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such a amazing place .we had lower cabin sleeps 5-6 and everything including bbq, all pots pans dishes it is self contained with a beautiful view of bay to ocean.all you need to do is cook and clean up would go back but stay longer just a few km from Cabot trail.
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Date of stay: June 2019
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Response from JamesSmeaton, Marketing Manager at Keltic Quay Cottages & Bayfront Lodge
Responded Aug 28, 2019
Hi Gerry Thank you very much for your review. You pretty much nailed all the key essentials we offer to our guests from amenities to proximity to the Cabot Trail. The whole team is very pleased you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to hosting you again. Thanks - James
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When you drive into the gates of this property, you are immediately impressed with it. However, the interior of the rooms is another story. We spent 2.5 weeks all over the Canadian Martimes and this was our last stop. It was by far the worst bed we had the entire trip. It was like sleeping in a hammock as the mattress was very old and had given out in the middle. Our bathroom, upon arrival, had used washcloths hanging in the shower, which was off putting. Our arrival was late (Note, you HAVE to let them know you are arriving after 8pm) and the reception was hurried with little instructions - we didn't even understand how our room worked! No breakfast or food of any kind on the property - which to their credit, there is a bakery five minutes walking...we didn't bother to tell…
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Date of stay: July 2019
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Response from JamesSmeaton, Marketing Manager at Keltic Quay Cottages & Bayfront Lodge
Responded Jul 8, 2019
Hi KETB! As you can imagine when we read the subject of your review we are concerned and want to take measures to ensure the bed issue is addressed. If you could give us a call or email info@kelticquay.com we would like to know the exact bed that had issues and get it replaced ASAP. We are of course very pleased you liked the grounds and the other items you had mentioned like the washcloths and check in will also be reviewed with the team. The quality of your stay is of the utmost importance and we hope when you return you consider giving us another chance to host you. We hope you had a safe journey home and again we welcome a call or email so we can make things as good as possible for any future stays.
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We stayed three nights at Keltic Quay. It’s like staying at a family compound, rather than a lodge. The owner is so friendly. She introduces you to her dog Hank and her eagle friend, Harry. The rooms may not be five star compared to a Four Seasons, as they are a bit dated, but they are perfect for families. We stayed in the Wycocomagh Suite, plus had one smaller room. The beds are comfy, the bathroom is big, the kitchen is complete, plus there is a bbq to use. The grocery store is a short distance away. We loved having a big table to play games. If you are from the US, you get the Boston TV feed. Unfortunately, it was a little too chilly and windy for us to enjoy the lake, but it looks like kayaking and boating would be really fun. We also didn’t use the game room, but it has…
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Date of stay: July 2019
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Response from JamesSmeaton, Marketing Manager at Keltic Quay Cottages & Bayfront Lodge
Responded Jul 8, 2019
Hello Travlin Mom! We wanted to reach out and say thank you so much for your 5 star review. We really appreciated your detailed comments on what made our cottages and lodge a good fit for you and your family. Very nice to hear that Renie, Hank and Harry all met with your approval and we will see what we can do about updating the rooms, if you have any suggestions on that front we would love to hear them at info@kelticquay.com, don't worry we thrive on suggestions from our customers. It was also very kind of you to highlight the area and the proximity to some pretty awesome destinations, folks who read these reviews do not often realize just how central we are to a TON of fun and beautiful places. Hopefully we see you again when the weather is warmer so you can try out the lake. Wishing you and your family all the best - James
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Best place we stayed in the whole of our recent Nova Scotia tour. Renie the manager here makes you very welcome and she is personable, professional and takes a real interest that you are relaxed and comfortable with your stay. Worth paying the extra few bucks to stay in a lovely place like this.
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Date of stay: June 2019
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Response from JamesSmeaton, Marketing Manager at Keltic Quay Cottages & Bayfront Lodge
Responded Jul 8, 2019
Hello Clever Fella! Thanks for your review of our cottages, that is quite the compliment to say we are the best place you stayed on the tour. We will have to quote you on that :) It also means the world to us that you experienced how much Renie, Hank and the whole team care about our guests and the quality of their stay. We truly hope to see you back this way again. Until then we are wishing you a beautiful summer! - James
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PRICE RANGE
US$144 - US$145 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
CanadaNova ScotiaCape Breton IslandWhycocomagh
NUMBER OF ROOMS
12
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