Name: DesBarres Manor Inn
Address: 90 Church Street, Guysborough, Guysborough, Guysborough, B0H 1N0, Canada
Rating: 8.8

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DesBarres Manor Inn

Too bad that 5 stars is the maximum!  This property is so welcoming as are the hosts.  Our room was beautifully appointed, comfortable, and spacious.  The option to open the windows provided fresh air and easy sleeping. Upon arrival, we were greeted by Anna, who we soon learned is also the chef.  No need to seek a restaurant in the area since the manor's dining room featured delicious dinners and convenience for breakfast.  We stayed for two nights and were sad to leave such a splendid place.

Overall this was a treat of an experience. We booked a 'romance package' which included a deluxe room (Wolfe room) for two nights, three course dinner on one of the nights and a spirits tasing experience. Heartily recommend going for this whole experience.

Room was spacious and comfortable. Staff were welcoming and friendly. Meeting them was a real highlight.

The dinner was a really fantastic experience, so glad we did that. Don't hesitate to book for dinner or you will miss out.

Guests travelling to the area should be aware that there is not a lot to do in Guysborough. There is only one restaurant which is an informal pizza-type establishment. Seems there is more activity in the summer (July/August) but we didn't get to experience it. There is an interesting local museum/visitor info spot next door at the historic courthouse that is run by a local curator who is great to talk to.

Very happy we stayed. A few small fixes would make this property exceptional - carpets need replacing in some areas and some general minor maintenance (our toilet did not seem to be firmly attached to the floor). A nice hot breakfast included would make this the boutique experience one would expect from a romantic manor house. 

Book this Inn. Also visit the connected distillery down the road and check out all the local alcoholic and nonalcoholic products. We brought some of both home to the West Coast.

They make you feel at home.  Friendly courteous staff.  Donner was awesomeThanks for making our stay enjoyable!

Lovely room, dinner and drinks. Very quiet. gave us a taste of the real Nova Scotia!

Bonnie provided a delightful welcome, facilities orientation, and dining experience.

Lovely well-maintained older inn. Exceptional staff for the welcome, breakfast and checkout. Great ease and flexibility for attending the Stan Rogers Festival. I will be back!

Immaculate, stunning, great service. Would definitely return.

Wow what a beautiful house and property. We were fortunate to have the place to ourselves. 
The staff working here were very friendly and made you feel at home. Our room was on the second floor and it was beautifully decorated with a large bathroom.
Dinner in the dining room was delicious.

We found the DesBarres Inn through a travel reporter who praised the food and the inn.  Well, the food was fantastic, our room large and beautifully appointed (Room 1) and the bed extremely comfortable.  What made this stay perfect was the staff.  Somehow they managed to balance professionalism with kindness and warmth.  We felt so welcomed!  I think that is the best part of a stay is when you are greeted, and treated, as a valued guest.  These people were the best example of how an inn should be run.  We will never forget what gracious people they are and how we will value them as one more example of the good people of Nova Scotia.  Thank you so much to Anna, Bonnie, Jill and John for making this a most memorable stop on our journey.  I hope that we shall meet again!

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Treat of an Experience

The DesBarres Manor Inn is a very old inn with antique furnishings. The small staff of three ladies look after everything from check in, to cleaning, to cooking and serving breakfast and dinner in the large dining room. The staff could not have been any kinder or friendlier. They were so helpful and we felt like we had known them forever. Our room on the front of the second floor of the inn was very spacious. The bed linens were probably the nicest we have ever experienced in a hotel setting and we have traveled all over the world. The very high thread count and sheen made for a very comfortable sleep on a pillow top bed. The wifi had a strong signal. 

We stayed three week nights. On one of those nights, we were the only guests in the inn and we realized after coming back from dinner that evening, we were the only people in the building. It seemed a bit odd that there was no staff there during the night but it was fine, and obviously they are very trusting of their guests! 

There were not really any negatives, but if I were to make any suggestions to the innkeeper, it would be to offer a more substantial and hot breakfast each morning to the guests. Breakfast is included in the room rate. We were offered the same basic continental breakfast each day - coffee, OJ, small yogurt tubs, cold cereal, a tiny bit of one choice of fruit and tiny bites of cheese. The only hot offering was toast upon request.

Wonderful staff and Fine bed linens

My wife and I had our adult son and girlfriend and headed to Cape Breton for the week.  I thought an afternoon sipping rum at Seaside down the street and finishing the evening with a 5 course meal and night at this historic inn would be a great start and it was.  The rooms were massive yet the vintage intact and comfortable.  Make sure you make time for drinks in the lounge before dinner.  The personal attention and the use of all local sources for dinner were amazing.  We all enjoyed the experience and was definitely worth the side trip.

Historic Night on the Town with Family

An unexpected great find

This is not the cheapest but I loved my night in this hotel/accommodation. Wonderful historic building and it is tastefully decorated and furnished. The staff were amazing. It is tatty in places from wear and tear, such as the front steps,  but for the most part it is delightful and the wonderful ladies made the stay.  It's a quiet village now,  some closed down places on the waterfront, but worth heading out on the coastal road and stopping here. The in house evening meal is a select menu but was wonderful.  Breakfast is not a full cooked but there is plenty of selection. Nice little museum next door. 

Beautiful, historic building. Amazing staff. 

We stayed at the sister property, The Distillery House, but had dinner at the Manor. Genuinely warm, fun staff and a gorgeous, delicious meal in a beautiful white tablecloth dining room with a  casual and relaxing atmosphere. If you're in Guysborough, do not miss this treasure.  Calling for a reservation is highly suggested. Not that it's super busy; I believe they pretty much make their dinner hours to fit the daily customer needs.

Beautiful Evening

For an in-transit night between Cape Breton and the ferry at Digby, this inn was a very nice surpsise.  The house, formerly a fairly grand private residence, sits on a hill in Guysborough with the scenic Milford Haven river flowing by.  There was a slight confusion between the Inn and the Authentic Seacoast Co.; which one owns the other is unimportant but directions to the right place is.  There is no one at the Inn until 2 but there are things to do until then.  Once in, it is relaxing and the manager/chef very welcoming; the waitress, Bonnie, fun and very upbeat.  Highly recommended.
NB:  the overwhelming impression we came away with is the natural friendliness of everyone on Nova Scotia and Cape Breton.  It could be Canada in general or the Maritime people; whichever, they are wonderfully welcoming.

Nice surprise

We stayed two nights and had a lovely dinner there on our first evening.  Breakfast was included and provided a choice of cereal, yogurt, fruit, etc. and also offered bacon, eggs and toast.  Staff was pleasant and helpful.  We enjoyed the gazebo / patio where we could enjoy a glass of wine after dinner (or anytime).  We particularly enjoyed our room was very large and perfectly decorated.

Relaxing week end in Guysborough

We stayed at this beautiful manor inn for our 40th anniversary.  The staff was extremely accommodating and since we were the only party booked in for that night, they upgraded our room.  Beautiful king bed room suite with huge modern bathroom.  We had booked in at the dining room for the evening and were prepared a beautiful dinner to celebrate.  In the morning, we were treated to a made to order hot breakfast which was delicious.

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