Blomidon Inn

Antique decor, but it feels stuffy and dated. Only 1 outlet. Separate hot and cold taps. Fluffy towels. Good amount of space in bathroom. Bedroom itself tight, very little space to put luggage. Very clean. Continental breakfast had limited options - bagels / toast (no cream cheese), coffee and tea, juice and milk, cereal, hard boiled eggs, limited fruit.

The Perth Cottage was perfect for us (see 10 pics attached to this review), and the included 4 course dinner was outstanding (see restaurant review with pics), also included cold buffet breakfast... .

We stayed here for one night in a "superior" room. We really enjoyed the architecture of the house and sitting on the verandah in the evening. The grounds are very beautiful. The room itself was comfortable, clean, and a good size; unfortunately the AC unit was unusually noisy and the bathroom door hinge in desperate need of WD40 which made for a restless night. The sheets were microfiber which we found very hot for summer use; cotton would be preferable. The bathroom was updated and very nice with a huge walk-in shower, and plenty of hot water. Staff were friendly, helpful, and professional. The included continental breakfast was surprisingly basic, with a limited selection of "budget-friendly" foods; given the style of the supper menu we had expected more from the breakfast. The older photos of breakfast layout you will see on TripAdvisor do not reflect what's currently available. While we generally enjoyed our visit there were enough "quirks" that we would try somewhere else next time.

As photos show, arriving at the Blomidon Inn is a definite grand entrance. Spacious driveway and ample parking. The stairs to the front door are a workout. We were greeted with a friendly welcome at the front desk. We stayed for three nights on the top floor with a great view of the basin on a clear day. The room had basic amenities. I forgot hand lotion at home and could have used some. Though we didn't expect it, the room was serviced every day. Morning breakfasts were sufficient though the coffee was not too satisfying. Since the house is a century home, not everything is modernized. We were glad to have brought earplugs as the mobile AC unit was deafening. We turned it off when we could but sleeping with or without it was not very restful. On our last evening we ate at the dining room. We started on the patio then moved to the dining room for dessert. The food and wine recommendations were delicious! We were very happy to have chosen our last dinner at the Inn. Also, if you stay here in the warmer months, take the time to tour the gardens. They are absolutely beautiful...even if it's raining!

My mother Elizabeth and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Michael (Mike) and the guest services team provided a warm welcome and were very helpful and attentive. The room was lovely, clean and comfortable. We appreciated the obvious attention to detail and that the Inn beautiful and was well-run. The continental breakfast was delicious - including the homemade bread. The Inn was also centrally located, so it was within easy walking distance to the town core.

So, not sure how this would be a 4.5 or excellent! The bedroom was right above the kitchen so we heard people and noise until late into the evening. Heater didn’t work in the bathroom. Now lets talk dinning experience….$40.00 lobster linguine with some shavings of lobster claw in it, had a side door that people could come right into the dinning area and give 3 tables a blast of -6 cold air while eating and our server obviously forgot she was serving us! My wife tipped 10% and they were lucky to get that. If it was me, I wouldn’t have even paid for the meal. They set up a 5 star serving on the table and the best I would give them is 2 Stars…..maybe. First time in Nova Scotia I actually felt over sold and ripped off!