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Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast

3.5 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast in Lunenburg with free breakfast

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The Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast provides a peaceful retreat in a scenic setting. Guests enjoy a hearty full breakfast each morning and can sample regional wines at the on-site tasting room. The beautiful gardens offer a perfect backdrop for evenings around the firepit.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Comfort Room, Garden View | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi

Comfort Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Down duvet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Down duvet
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2025
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
45 Victoria Road, Lunenburg, NS, B0J 2C0

What's nearby

  • Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bluenose II - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • St John's Anglican Church - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lunenburg Opera House - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lunenburg Visitor Information Centre - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kitch Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Barn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lightship Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mug & Anchor Pub - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast

Bed & breakfast remodeled in 2025
At Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a firepit, and a garden. Sip on a glass of local wine at this bed & breakfast, which boasts winery tours, a vineyard, and a tasting room. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1914
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - May 2025
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during December, January, February, March, and April:
  • Parking area

Access methods

Host will greet you

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

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, debit cards, and cash
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 STR2526B6141

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Rose & Thistle & Lunenburg
Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast Lunenburg
Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Lunenburg

Frequently asked questions

Is Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast located?

Situated near the beach, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Pearl Theatre, Lunenburg Waterfront, and Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. St John's Anglican Church and Lunenburg Art Gallery are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness
Great breakfast, friendly and helpful hosts, close to historic area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Very friendly owners, comfortable room, fantastic breakfast - everything exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place! The home was stunning with warmth and character and the hosts were such lovely people. Breakfast was amazing! Highly, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sachya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very historic, very kind owners
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay at the Rose and Thistle. Hosts were extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding service and breakfast. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent B&B!

Excellent place to stay. Owners live on site and are very friendly and helpful. We learned a lot about the area and the history of the house. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hosts, accomodating, quiet, great breakkfast and a veranda to sit out and enjoy the warm evening
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful old house that is being renewed with love. Rose and George have done a wonderful job of renovating their home but still trying to keep the overall character of the house. Though we didn't have much interaction until the next morning, Rose and George are pleasant and funny. I wish we had gotten in earlier to have been able to visit more.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was assigned the Victoria Room in this B&B that is under renovations. The hosts are very nice and quite chatty. I found the entire breakfast to be outstanding, with the banana bread, sausages and coffee as the stars of the breakfast! My room was cozy, and it had all the amenities that one needs. The waterfront where the tall ships dock was only a 10-minute walk from the B&B and there is a local pub a block away. I would highly recommend the Rose & Thistle Bed & Breakfast who want to experience such a friendly and welcoming environment.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

NATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing stay in a classic home

Great stay - our host made us feel at home very quickly. Enjoyed the chats, their classic home and the delicious breakfast. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a relatively new bed and breakfast and the house is still under construction at the side and rear of the house. It doesn't affect the rooms guests are staying in but is something to be aware of. Some smaller touches are still being refined but the effort is above and beyond. The hosts are both very warm and friendly and conversational as were other guests. It's a smaller location but close to the Lunenburg historical area and has plenty of parking for the number of guests. We had a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Character home in Lunenburg that is minutes from the waterfront/harbour. The hosts went out their way to welcome us and they offered three different gluten free baked treats for breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly couple and well kept bed & breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

The Sherif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Rose & Thistle!! Our room was clean, spacious and bed comfortable. Location was perfect for walking to and from town for sight seeing or dinner and The hosts were both lovely! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

maude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent déjeuner et chambre très propre!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, good conversation with other guests, very friendly owners
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice BnB. Friendly owners. Home is very nice and well situated (only 7 minutes walk from main attractions). Very well furnished with quality products. And the breakfast is just amazing. Would recommend 100%.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful BnB in a great location. A warm welcome on arrival by the owners George and Rose. Wonderful breakfast all home made by Rose. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an absolutely excellent stay at The Rose & Thistle Bed and Breakfast in Lunenburg. From the moment we arrived, the hosts made us feel so welcome… warm, friendly, and attentive. The rooms were spotless, cozy, and filled with thoughtful touches that made our stay extra comfortable. Breakfast was truly a highlight. Each morning started with fresh berries and yogurt, alongside homemade scones and banana bread. Then came a hot breakfast with delicious egg soufflés, perfectly cooked bacon, toast, fresh orange juice, and plenty of coffee and tea. Everything was crafted with care and absolutely delicious. On our last day, we had to hit the road early and Rose even packed us a breakfast to go… such a thoughtful, above-and-beyond gesture. It’s rare to find a place that feels both like a retreat and like home, but The Rose & Thistle manages to be both. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Lunenburg!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owners were warm, friendly, and very hospitable. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bel accueil et très bon dejeuner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome. The room was really confortable and clean. The breakfast was really good with fresh bakes.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rose is an amazing host. Every detail was covered. The room was very nice and the breakfast was superb !!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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