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Telegraph House

3.0 star property
Baddeck Victorian hotel with restaurant

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At Telegraph House, unwind on the charming terrace or indulge in a meal at the restaurant. With free self parking and smoke-free premises, you'll feel right at home. Previous guests have praised the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries
The current price is $113
$133 total
includes taxes & fees
May 15 - May 16

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
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  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Lake View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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includes taxes & fees
May 15 - May 16
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About the neighborhood

Map
479 Chebucto Street, Baddeck, NS, B0E 1B0

What's nearby

  • Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kidston Island Beach Ferry - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bell Bay Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tom's Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lynwood Inn Restaraunt - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bean There Coffee Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Baddeck Lobster Supper - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Telegraph House

  • Enjoy your visit to Baddeck with a stay at Telegraph House. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The Cable Room, which serves dinner. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 31 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Built in 1860
  • Terrace
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Cable Room - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Cashless transactions are available.

Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03141515326303161-479

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Frequently asked questions

Does Telegraph House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Telegraph House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Telegraph House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Telegraph House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Telegraph House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

Are there restaurants at or near Telegraph House?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Cable Room.

What's the area around Telegraph House like?

Telegraph House is a short 4-minute walk from Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre and 5 minutes' walk from Bras d'Or Lake.

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Reviews

Telegraph House Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • The property offers good parking and a convenient location. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Reviews

Verified

6/10 Good

Clean room, pet friendly, friendly staff, great location, good parking. Could have done with more than 2 coffee pods.
Janine, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice spot great restaurant
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location, comfortable bed and helpful staff.
ann, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, large bathroom with soaker tub. Was perfect for our two night stay in the area.
Carl, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely property. Check in was easy and staff super helpful.
Margaret, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room is amazing, the beds are so cozy. The services provided were amazing. The housekeeper was so polite and helpful. The owner was amazing and remember us from last year. We will probably make this a winter tradition. Cant wait to try you guys out in the summer.
Ina, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Inn with comfortable rooms.
Joanne, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The staff were friendly and helpful. The Inn is centrally located to all amenities.
Karen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The balcony view was great. Nice historic property. Great central location and lots of walkable places nearby.
Kirby, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Historic and beautiful. The accommodations were quaint and comfortable.
Nancy, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the 'cabin' we were given, clean, modern, and we'll equipped.The food at the restaurant was wonderful.
Barry, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice location, friendly staff. No breakfast but the cafe cross the road was really good.
shideh, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice old building with some history
Dale, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We booked last minute, staff were very accommodating.
Roy, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

One of the nicest spots I’ve ever stayed at. The food was amazing and the service great!
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful area and motel. Friendly staff and clean rooms. Back of property should be cleaned up and landscaped.
Warren, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice. Nice location in town. Very efficient check in.
richard, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely old house with a fabulous restaurant (one of the best meals of our trip). Staff were friendly and helpful.
Guy, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Excellent front desk staff and a lovely meal.
Ruth, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful older motel, really well maintained. Room was extremely clean and location was excellent! We would definitely return!
Kelly, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at the charming Telegraph House. It was exactly as we’d hoped. Conveniently located in this small charming town and we could walk to everything. Staff was very helpful and our meal in their restaurant was absolutely delicious! Thank you for a great stay.
Liliana, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The room was clean and tidy. The bed was very comfortable.
Sheila, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Inn, lovely dinner, conveniently located, staff very helpful
Janet, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Dinner was amazing. People are friendly
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great people, very cozy!
Jayda, 4-night trip