Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM, and check-out is at 10:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Port Hood Library and Central Park & Playground. It is approximately 22.6 miles from Cabot Links and 25.5 miles from Cabot Cliffs Golf Course.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of CAD 20.00 per day. Advance request is required for rollaway beds.

The Fiddle and the Sea Bed and Breakfast

What guests think

At The Fiddle and the Sea Bed and Breakfast, travellers consistently praise a standout homemade breakfast often paired with live fiddle music and local history, plus comfortable rooms in a quiet setting with pleasant water views.

The location is convenient for beaches and bike trails, with restaurants walkable and good access for exploring the Cabot Trail. Service is widely described as welcoming and highly attentive, with helpful local tips, flexible help for special requests, and considerate attention to dietary needs. Some guests mention an hourly fee for EV charging; isolated comments note wayfinding or in room climate control quirks, or a less preferred basement room. Expect a friendly, home-style B&B stay that prioritizes comfort and local insight.

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Service

Location

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Facilities

Facilities appear limited; on site EV charging is available, and one guest noted a per hour fee.

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Sarah

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We came here for the EV charging and the quiet atmosphere. We were very happy with this choice

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Kara

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A perfect stay for me while golfing in the area. Lovely facilities and great hosts!!! Very quiet and a wonderful view of the water. Great spot to catch a sunset. Breakfast provided each day was plentiful and delicious. Would highly recommend staying here if in the area 😀

10

Wamiq

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent facilities. Personalized service. Best breakfast in the entire area.Highly recommended.

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Robin

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They charge $3/hr for the EV charging station.

10

Tracey

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

New and impeccable property. Super friendly hosts and a huge delicious breakfast. Be prepared to be entertained by Alain and his stories of Cape Breton at breakfast time!

10

Brent

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful comfortable property. The breakfast was delicious. High recommended!

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is repeatedly praised, with many calling rooms spotless or immaculate and the property well maintained.

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Paul

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Fiddle and the Sea was a great B&B experience. The hosts were very helpful - they put our ice pack in their own freezer so it would be ready for the next day and gave us a second one that they had on hand at no cost. The room was comfortable and spotless. The hosts were a wealth of local knowledge - they shared a number of local restaurants that offered live music, and encouraged us to walk up to the bandshell for their concert. We did, and it was a lot of fun - just local people who could play and sing. Best part was breakfast: The host made a soufflé and homemade bread with homemade jam. And while we ate her husband entertained us by playing the fiddle. Really cool personal touch. Definitely would book again.

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DARLA

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hosts are wonderful & so helpfull! Homemade breakfast was delicious! Room spotless! Beds comfy! We would absolutely stay again!

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Dana

Jul 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property was sparkling clean, comfortable and pretty. Beautiful view of harbor. Owners were very knowledgeable and gave a presentation during breakfast of the history of the area. Hot, sit down breakfast was homemade and delicious. Owners were very gracious.

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Douglas

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful B&B. Our room was spacious, very clean, and comfortable. Lovely hosts that prepared a fantastic and filling breakfast. We enjoyed our stay.

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Manuela

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Herzlicher Empfang zum Check-in. Es gibt vier Gästezimmer, alle im EG. Alles ist sehr sauber und gepflegt. Das Frühstück wird im OG serviert. Dazu spielte der Innkeeper auf der Geige und gab viele Informationen zur Umgebung.

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Timothy

Jul 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

He grounds and the cleaning

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James

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean accommodation and very comfortable. Fantastic hosts , close to restaurants and beach . Lovely breakfast with home cooking and home made bread. Host played the fiddle for breakfast guests and gave a slide show on the area and attractions

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Sophie

Aug 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Séjour d’une nuit - parfait! Un grand merci à nos hôtes qui se sont assurés que tout soit en place pour notre confort. Le petit déjeuner était extra, l’endroit très propre et même impeccable et avec tout ce dont nous avions besoin. La plage est très proche (distance de marche) et nous avons pu trouver un bon restaurant pour la soirée.

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Raj

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous is the word I choose to use to describe this place. Wish I can give more than 5 star rating. The place was spotlessly clean. Very comfortable bed, everything inside our room was high quality, including the towels, bed sheets, furniture. Beautiful view from the room, very quiet place, shops and restaurants close by. The breakfast was excellent. They treat every guest with love and respect. I wish to go back and stay there for longer just to enjoy their hospitality. Thanks to Alain & Denise for doing such a wonderful job.

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Dave

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly host! Very clean rooms

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Rooms

Rooms are frequently described as comfortable, often spacious and quiet, with some offering water views; a few mentions note a basement room feeling less desirable and limits on in room climate control.

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Tara

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was delicious and we were treated to a violin performance! Room was clean and quiet.

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Lori

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room at The Fiddle and The Sea was fabulous! Spacious, clean, and private. Breakfast both days was awesome! Best coffee in Nova Scotia🤗

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Douglas

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful B&B. Our room was spacious, very clean, and comfortable. Lovely hosts that prepared a fantastic and filling breakfast. We enjoyed our stay.

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Henry

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice place and friendly people Did not like the central AC as we could not control room temperature. & we were not allowed to use ceiling fan on high

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Mike

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great view of the Port Hood harbor. Good jumping off location for the Cabot Trail.

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Karen

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was greeted immediately, and they shared what dining options there were in the area. My room was spacious, quiet and the bed was comfortable. The breakfast was lovely.

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Angela

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely spot. Comfortable bed. Friendly host! Great to have coffee and access to the shared mini fridge. I enjoyed the granola and preserves in the morning.

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jonathan

Jul 8, 2024

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The owners served a great breakfast and gave a lot of information on the area and its history, which was very interesting. They even played the violin! They were also helpful on telling about the local restaurants.The room itself was only average because it was on the lower level and partially underground, though the amenities were normal.

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Thor

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A fine room with a beautiful view, charming and informative and entertaining hosts, a wonderful breakfast!

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Candeece

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed staying here. The bed was very comfortable, the room was beautiful, and the breakfast was excellent. I would highly recommend this place.

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Service

Hosts are widely praised as welcoming, knowledgeable, and attentive, offering helpful local tips and thoughtful extras such as accommodating allergies or early departures; one guest reported an off putting arrival and breakfast experience.

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Joanne

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hosts were absolutely amazing!!! The husband and wife team were so very helpful and informative. Attention and care was taken in the preparation of the room with nothing lacking in amenities. The breakfast experience was a definite bonus. We were not expecting such a wonderful service, starting with a fresh fruit bowl, yogurt and granola, followed by freshly baked bread and a warm frittata. We were also serenaded with beautiful live music played on the violin and a welcome brief of the history of the island, its culture, and other points of interest. Definitely would highly recommend staying at this inn.

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Paul

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Fiddle and the Sea was a great B&B experience. The hosts were very helpful - they put our ice pack in their own freezer so it would be ready for the next day and gave us a second one that they had on hand at no cost. The room was comfortable and spotless. The hosts were a wealth of local knowledge - they shared a number of local restaurants that offered live music, and encouraged us to walk up to the bandshell for their concert. We did, and it was a lot of fun - just local people who could play and sing. Best part was breakfast: The host made a soufflé and homemade bread with homemade jam. And while we ate her husband entertained us by playing the fiddle. Really cool personal touch. Definitely would book again.

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Dan

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Alain and Denise are great hosts. They are clear on making your time with them the best possible. From knowing all of the local events and providing you options to warming up a newly purchased lobster (complete with a lesson on how to extract the most meat possible) I look back on my time at the Fiddle and the Sea with fondness and a greater understanding of the history of the area. I highly recommend the Fiddle and the Sea B & B.

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Alfred

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were on a short turnaround, we arrived late and left early,and didn’t get a chance to experience the breakfast. The hosts were gracious enough to create a takeaway lunch in lieu of our missed breakfast which was greatly appreciated.

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Joan

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was very clean. The owners were friendly and breatkfast was very good. We enjoyed the history of the facility and of the area. And also the Fiddle presentation after breakfast.

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Andreanne

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Denise and Alain are exceptional hosts! Generous with tips and tasty foods to better our visit in the area🎶

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Sachya

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Owners were very nice and knowledgeable of area and things to do

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Stephen

Oct 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent stay, quiet and clean with awesome hosts, Alains knowledge of the history of Cape Bretton and the best places to visit was a great help.

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MICHAEL

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Husband at the door with CC machine in hand on our arrival! Also he was coughing loudly at the guests during breakfast!! We could not get out of there fast enough!

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Tracey

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

New and impeccable property. Super friendly hosts and a huge delicious breakfast. Be prepared to be entertained by Alain and his stories of Cape Breton at breakfast time!

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Location

Convenient base near Port Hood’s beaches and bike trails, with restaurants walkable and scenic harbor views; several reviews note it works well for exploring the Cabot Trail, while one guest found roadside signage hard to spot.

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Sandra

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast experience was enjoyable and delicious. The vicinity to 60 miles of bike trails was a bonus. It was a nice starting point for driving the Cabot Trail.

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Candace

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Charming home. Our room was very spacious as was the bathroom. Very quiet rural area, we had the windows open at night for a cool salty breeze. The hosts were very knowledgeable about local attractions and places to eat. The breakfast was delicious custom order and all homemade. The only flaw was it was bit difficult to locate as the signage was a ways off the rod and partly hidden by grass.

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Eldon

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location with great hosts!! Highly recommend!!

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Roni

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location. Great view of water. Hosts were wonderful and gave a brief history of the area during the delicious breakfast.

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Mike

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great view of the Port Hood harbor. Good jumping off location for the Cabot Trail.

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Cristian

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice B&B close to a number of beaches, the Celtic coastal trail, the Glenora distillery and Inverness. The hosts are very welcoming and will tell you about the region.

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Bryan

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a good stay here. Our hosts were very attentive and gave good recommendations for where to go and local restaurants. Bed was comfortable and room well air conditioned . Breakfast was nicely served and lots of homemade offerings. Easy to find and could walk to good local restaurants and beaches .

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Julie

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay here. The rooms are large and clean. You can walk down to several beaches. The breakfast was fantastic! We enjoyed learning about the area and some fiddle music at breakfast. The hosts are warm and welcoming. It was the best coffee my husband had on our whole trip throughout Nova Scotia.

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Maureen

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The place was well situated to walk to the beaches and any dining option. Alain and Denise suggested the Clove and Hitch Bistro which was excellent. As hosts they have thought of everything you may need in the rooms which were spotless and very well stocked. The information Alain shared at breakfast about the area was useful and interesting. The breakfast was home-made, fresh and delicious.

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Sarah

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Fiddle and the Sea was a great place to stay in Port Hood - and one of the best accommodations we had on a long east coast trip. The hosts were lovely, breakfast was fantastic. Rooms were clean, beds comfy. Everything was perfect. Port hood is a great base for Cape Breton - highly recommend.

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Dining

Breakfast is a standout: homemade, generous, and often paired with live fiddle music and a brief, informative talk; dietary needs are accommodated and takeaway options were offered, though one guest mentioned limited choice.

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SUsan

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I look forward to returning to a peaceful place with gracious hosts! The room was clean and spacious. Everything I needed to feel at home was waiting for me including home baked cookies. Alain and Denise are wonderful hosts and paid attention u to o my needs. Breakfast was delicious stree a ted with fresh fruit, followed by a changing entree, tomatoes from the garden. Alain knows the area well and offered great advice as well as interesting facts. All of this topped off with some great fiddle music during breakfast. Thank you a thousand times over for offering me a home away from home!

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Melissa

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was the best I've had at a B&B, complete with live fiddle music

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James

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was absolutely first class with fresh ingredients and all home made, well prepared and very satisfying. Gracious hosts.

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Carrie

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The owners were wonderful host! Fantastic breakfast and a song or two with a Fiddle. Made for a beautiful stay!

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Janine

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was nice owner took note of any food allergies. Asked about breakfast time preference - nice. Explained everything. Gave us history of area + played the fiddle for us. Breakfast was lovely. All homemade + special.the Red Shoe Pub in Mabou was great too! A must do!

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Karen

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was greeted immediately, and they shared what dining options there were in the area. My room was spacious, quiet and the bed was comfortable. The breakfast was lovely.

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Donna

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff and great breakfast

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Raj

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous is the word I choose to use to describe this place. Wish I can give more than 5 star rating. The place was spotlessly clean. Very comfortable bed, everything inside our room was high quality, including the towels, bed sheets, furniture. Beautiful view from the room, very quiet place, shops and restaurants close by. The breakfast was excellent. They treat every guest with love and respect. I wish to go back and stay there for longer just to enjoy their hospitality. Thanks to Alain & Denise for doing such a wonderful job.

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Sarah

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Fiddle and the Sea was a great place to stay in Port Hood - and one of the best accommodations we had on a long east coast trip. The hosts were lovely, breakfast was fantastic. Rooms were clean, beds comfy. Everything was perfect. Port hood is a great base for Cape Breton - highly recommend.

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Darlene

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Limited choice for breakfast

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The Fiddle and the Sea Bed and Breakfast

About this property

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Partial Sea View

Standard Triple Room

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

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