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Lighthouse Cottages — accommodation in Port Hood, Cape Breton

Lighthouse Cottages

Stay in beachfront cottages overlooking yellow-sand shores in Port Hood on the Ceilidh Trail, with easy access to hiking, cycling, and Cape Breton's coastal a

accommodation· Port Hood, NS · ★ 4.40 (68 reviews)

Lighthouse Cottages offers gorgeous ocean views and the opportunity to experience Cape Breton’s natural beauty, untouched by time. We are located in the beautiful seaside community of Port Hood, 30 minutes north of the Cape Breton Causeway along the pristine coastline of the Ceilidh Trail (Route 19). We invite you to experience a taste of life by the sea with a relaxing stay in one of our nine two-bedroom cottages, which overlook a gorgeous yellow-sand beach and the warmest ocean waters north of the Carolinas. Uniquely located, we invite you to experience all that Cape Breton has to offer with Lighthouse Cottages as your home base. Ask our experienced staff for recommendations about day trips and local events, and visit our website for activities to enjoy during your stay with us. 9 two bedroom cottages with queen and double beds, 4 piece bathroom, fully equipped kitchenette, living room, cable tv, and free Wi-Fi. Laundromat available. Free parking. One cottage is wheelchair accessible. A quick walk down the path takes you to a magnificent, sandy beach with the warmest waters, perfect for ocean swimming in the summer months. Play area, 1-km (0.5-mi) boardwalk. Located near the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail, a former railbed, perfect for walking, hiking, cycling, and 4-wheeling on this shared use trail.

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