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#2 of 4 Specialty lodging in Whycocomagh
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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
Patio
Board games / puzzles
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Meeting rooms
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
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Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Sun terrace
Self-serve laundry
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Air conditioning
Dining area
Fireplace
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Sofa bed
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Private bathrooms
Kitchenette
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On-demand films
Complimentary toiletries
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38Car recommended
Grade: 38 out of 100
5Restaurantswithin 10 km
4Attractionswithin 10 km
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90 Main St, Whycocomagh, Nova Scotia B0E 3M0 Canada
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Had a great visit here. The hosts were so friendly and helpful. Rooms were beautiful and comfortable. We had fun kayaking and paddleboating during the day. Enjoyed a bbq and campfire with smores in the evening. Highly recommend this resort!
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from James Smeaton, Marketing at Keltic Quay Cottages & Bayfront Lodge
Responded Mar. 31, 2022
Hi Tracy, thank you kindly for your review. We are so happy you got to enjoy so many of the amenities that make us a special option when visiting Cape Breton. Wishing you a great day and we hope to see you again soon :)
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Stayed at the Keltic Quay with a group of female motorcyclists. We had an absolute blast at Keltic Quay's beautiful property. Enjoyed sitting around the fire, using the amenities room and playing pool, and the company of Randy and Sheila. They were fantastic hosts and made sure we were comfortable and having a good time throughout our stay. Can't recommend Keltic Quay enough!
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from James Smeaton, Marketing at Keltic Quay Cottages & Bayfront Lodge
Responded Mar. 31, 2022
Thanks Laura for your very kind words, the whole operation is geared towards creating an experience just as you described... an absolute blast! Wishing you a wonderful day and we hope to see you again soon!
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We had stayed at the chalets in the past and found it was lovely except for a very strong sewage smell that prevented us from sitting on our deck during our stay. Unfortunately we had a tragic loss of friends who lived close by ( husband and wife who passed in a car accident ). We live in Halifax and were denied a place to stay while supporting the grieving family! We were told this was because of a “travel ban due to Covid 19”. We were beyond shocked and disappointed in this reasoning as it was certainly not a rule issued by the provincial government. I am a nurse and am very knowledgeable in infection control protocols, if the staff at this facility are doing what they say on the website there would be zero chance of any Covid 19 risk. You can not imagine the stress…
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Response from James Smeaton, Marketing at Keltic Quay Cottages & Bayfront Lodge
Responded Jan. 22, 2021
We are so very sorry for the tragic loss of your friends and that you were unable to stay at our resort. We looked into the requirements posted by the Province of Nova Scotia and thought we were following the protocols correctly. We have since determined that you were correct and you should have been able to book your stay, again we are very sorry for this mistake. Please contact us directly at info@kelticquay.com as we would like to discuss further via phone or email.
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Keltic Quay is located on the beautiful Bras d’ Or Lakes in Whycocomagh. Great base for your Cape Breton stay. A lovely gated entrance with a pond and fountain. The grounds are immaculate and very well maintained. We were looking to decompress and just relax from work and that is exactly what we did and achieved. What a beautiful spot. The cottages are right on the water and there are kayaks, canoes and a paddle boat available to use as you like at no charge. There is a lodge there with game tables and a beautiful fire place however due to COVID it was not open. We stayed in the Bras d’ Or Suite. It was a one bedroom cottage on the top floor with a Queen size bed. Full kitchen with everything you need. There was a BBQ on the deck which we did not use. The deck was so nice to…
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Response from James Smeaton, Marketing at Keltic Quay Cottages & Bayfront Lodge
Responded Sep. 2, 2020
Thank you so much for this very detailed review, we loved reading every bit of it and we know it will help others discover why we are a great place to stay. From your suite, to our staff, to the grounds and the surrounding area we could not be more pleased you found everything you could hope for. From the whole team we want to wish you a beautiful fall and hopefully we will see you again soon, with a slightly older puppy!
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We stayed here for four nights since they offered a discount for staying an extra night which was great. The cottages were very clean, modern and very well stocked. We did a fair amount of cooking and they had everything we needed to prepare meals. They are very pet friendly which made us nervous because one of us has pet allergies but with no carpeting in the cottage and it being so clean this wasn’t an issue. The manager is so approachable and friendly. The spectacular views are what made the stay special for me. We also used their complimentary canoes and kayaks.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Response from James Smeaton, Agency / Consultant at Keltic Quay Cottages & Bayfront Lodge
Responded Sep. 2, 2020
Thank you for your review and recommendation! Your review is all we could ask, you noted the discount on the forth nights, you noticed how clean we keep everything and that your suite is ready for you to cook in! It means a lot to us that you found the whole team friendly and it's great that you got out on the water with our free onsite canoes and kayaks, there is quite the view out there. Wishing you a great day!
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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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PRICE RANGE
US$127 - US$204 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
CanadaNova ScotiaCape Breton IslandWhycocomagh
NUMBER OF ROOMS
12
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