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Telegraph House

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel in Baddeck with free parking

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Exterior
Dinner served
Standard Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Property grounds
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Lake View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Travelers love Telegraph House for its helpful staff and cozy atmosphere. It offers a charming terrace for relaxing, an on-site restaurant, free self-parking, and smoke-free premises, all of which previous guests have praised.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Sea View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Portable fan
  • 28 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Lake View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Baddeck is home to Telegraph House. Kidston Island Beach Ferry and Bell Bay Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore MacAulays Hill Nature Reserve and Uisage Ban Falls Provincial Park. Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre and Ross Ferry Provincial Park are also worth visiting.
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Map
479 Chebucto Street, Baddeck, NS, B0E 1B0

What's nearby

  • Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kidston Island Beach Ferry - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bell Bay Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney, NS (YQY) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tom's Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Freight Shed - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lynwood Inn Restaraunt - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bean There Coffee Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Telegraph House

Property highlights
Telegraph House provides amenities like a terrace and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Cable Room

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Built in 1860
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03141515326303161-479

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Telegraph House Inn Baddeck
Telegraph House Inn
Telegraph House Baddeck
Telegraph House
Telegraph House Hotel Baddeck
Telegraph House Baddeck, Nova Scotia - Cape Breton Island
Telegraph House Hotel
Telegraph House Hotel Baddeck Nova Scotia - Cape Breton Island
Telegraph House Hotel
Telegraph House Baddeck
Telegraph House Hotel Baddeck

Frequently asked questions

Is Telegraph House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Telegraph House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Telegraph House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Telegraph House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Telegraph House located?

Situated in Baddeck, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Gilbert H. Grosvenor Hall, Bras d'Or Lakes and Watershed Interpretive Centre, and Kidston Island Beach Ferry. Bras d'Or Lake and Kidston Island Lighthouse are also within 10 minutes.

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