We stayed here on the last night of our 9 day tour of the Maritimes. Easily hands down the best…read moreand most beautiful B&B we visited during our stay, and there were some amazing ones! Brent & Wendy Lee were fantastic. So warm and inviting and eager to help us with dinner suggestions, tourist recommendations, and anything we could dream of to make us more comfortable. Their home is a beautiful gem and our room was large, comfortable, beautifully decorated (most of the artwork on display was painted by the two of them!) and the yard and gardens were spectacular. We appreciated being in the suburbs down a quiet lane and a little closer to the Halifax airport, it made our next day just that much easier and more relaxed. Breakfast was gourmet level. No expense was spared, no detail overlooked. Sugar cubes for tea? Sure but also rock candy swizzle sticks if you preferred! Beautiful garnishes on each plate. We had "Atlantic breakfast" tea, fresh fruit served with a dollop of yogurt and a hint of honey drizzle and chopped nuts, a cheddar chive biscuit with eggs and hollandaise sauce with a side of ham. Every bite was perfect. The only thing was slightly odd was the ensuite bathroom had a curtain instead of a door. It was very elegant, but didn't offer much privacy between the bedroom and bathroom. The giant whirlpool tub more than made up for that though, talk about WOW factor.

This place is the perfect bed and breakfast. Interesting hosts, a great breakfast, and a wonderful…read morenight's rest. It is near nice places to eat, near the airport, and very easy to get to and from. On top of all of that, the place was absolutely beautiful, inside and out. We were very well taken care of. If we could have taken this B&B with us as we traveled around Nova Scotia, we would have. A must stay if you are in the area.

Historical B&B downtown Halifax Pros…read more- location in downtown is close to restaurants, waterfront, shopping, spas - beautiful boutique hotel decorated historically Victorian era - homey comforting feeling - room 111 close to front door easy exit with no stairs (one DOUBLE bed) - fine by me I was travelling solo - large rooms - coffee and tea 24/7 - parking fee included - polite and helpful staff - breakfast - hot coffee and tea with fresh fruit to grab - basic - quick serve yourself - comfortable and luxurious bedding - great value and comfort for the $$ - ASK ABOUT AAA discount - 1/2 hour walk to Point Pleasant Park - wonderful walking and running trails Cons - location - my room close to front busy street - noisy - guests sitting area and front desk close to front entrance room 111 - guests waking early were sitting there and talking - woke me up and seemed oblivious that it was 645 am - my fault I should have know better (however - front desk staff should maybe set polite sandwich cards on coffee tables in sitting area reminding guests that there are rooms on the main level) - breakfast - ordinary, bland, simple - serve yourself. Don't expect extraordinary - due to historic building no elevator (therefore if mobility is an issue make sure you request main floor location of your room). Breakfast room down steep set of stairs but I'm sure if requested they'd help accommodate. Overall - highly recommend and would be high on my list to return

A lovely inn in the of downtown Halifax - free hot breakfast & tea & coffee are always on the…read moreready. The place is also decorated lavishly from period furniture to plush bedding. Free things at the inn: postcards (they have stamps for sale); coffee and tea (all day); hot breakfast (everyday); sweet treats at 4pm;

This is a review that I've been dreading having to write, if for no other reason than I know…read morethere's very little I can say that can do my time at this stunning bed and breakfast justice. Having been very lucky to stay in some pretty incredible places around the world, there's no question that The Old Parsonage easily ranks within my top five. I was stuck looking for a place to get away for a couple of days to myself during which I could do nothing but write, drink wine, relax, and write some more. (And drink more wine...obviously.) After a chance meeting with one of the two owners, an artist himself who takes pride in offering a unique space for creativity, I was sold on the Maitland Suite and booked myself in for a two night, three day stay. When I finished the hour-ish drive from the city, I was floored to realize that I had the entire building to myself - meaning that my plans of being a recluse in my room for three straight days instantly changed to cozying up in any of the six to eight different sitting rooms that were all at my disposal. The fact that I was able to feel as comfortable as I would at home, except with infinitely more beautiful surroundings and gorgeous wood-fire heat, was unbelievable. From room to room, it's plain to see that not a single detail has been overlooked. Each space is a meticulous collection of shabby-chic décor that's both luxurious and liveable - that is, it's not a place where you feel uncomfortable spending the entire day and night. I lounged around like I owned the place, stopping short of napping in the middle of the main living room although I can't imagine that having been a problem... You won't have to rush out in the mornings in search of provisions either. I would make my way downstairs at my leisure to find fresh orange juice, coffee, toast, and scrambled eggs ready for the feasting as I chatted with the owners about life in the UK, our favourite cities around the world, and the importance of getting away from it all from time to time. Truly, I could go on and on, but I won't. Instead, I'll just say that before even leaving the premises, I had already arranged two more plans to return with family, and am already looking forward to my next writing escape. I can't imagine spending them anywhere else.

From the owner: A perfect retreat for artists of all genres. Inspiration is all around us in this pastoral setting…read moreon the shores of The Bay Of Fundy. Perfect for hosting corporate events and small meetings or with our church on the hill, The Method, larger groups for a productive and energised event.

Last month, the hubs and I won a trip to Nova Scotia. Yes seriously! It was an amazing 2 night…read moretrip to see 6 Primrose at the Devour Food and Film Fest in Wolfville, NS, but I also knew that we NEEDED to add on a couple days and see Halifax. Hence, where the Halliburton comes in. I spent a couple days searching Hotels.com for all the options, reading websites, and talking to peeps from Halifax to get an idea of where we'd want to stay. I finally settled on the Halliburton and so happy that we did. It's a historic site literally 3 blocks from the water. The buildings official dates are listed outside on plaques as Halliburton House 1823, Henry House 1834, and Pryor-Benney House 1831. You can see the bay out the front door. We ended up with a basement suite to save our money for eating all the seafood our bellies could hold and it worked out great. The bathroom had been recently renovated and Bath and Body Works toiletries were complimentary. It's a series of three townhouses that have been converted into a "boutique hotel." Parking is included but limited and super squished. I don't think you could fit a large truck in the back. They do have overflow parking down the street next to the waterfront, but I'm not sure of the details. Breakfast is included and was your standard continental with one or two hot items. On our stay the hot item was beans. There was also cold sliced ham and hard boiled eggs. Coffee and tea is available complimentary throughout your stay. The basement did have a bit of an older musty smell, I'm not sure you can get around that being old and so close to the water but I didn't mind. Right off the lobby, is "Stories," their fine dining restaurant. The menu looked lovely and I'm sure it would make for a romantic eat in experience but we were more interested in walking around and checking out local pubs. I highly recommend Henry House Pub just two blocks away (delicious and traditional meat pies) and the Bicycle Thief (waterfront) for a fancier night out. Also, no elevator here if that's a concern for you or your party. I would definitely stay here again. So many things to do and see all within walking distance. https://www.thehalliburton.com

Our room was cute but felt cramped, especially the washroom. The TV was small, the stand it was on…read moredidn't swivel well enough that we felt like we had a good view from anywhere we were sitting, and the picture was washed-out. On-site parking is a definite plus for Halifax and the spaces were adequately sized, but when an oversize pickup parked next to our little compact car, we had a heck of a time getting out of our space without bonking into the neighbor's porch. Location is decent but unexceptional; it's a few blocks away from the main attractions of Downtown Halifax, although our room was nice and quiet. Be aware that the rooms are all located in townhouses that are extremely narrow, with tight hallways, low ceilings, and a lot of half-steps that can pose a tripping hazard. Staff was pleasant but we would have appreciated if someone had showed us to our room, especially since it wasn't all that easy to find from the front desk with how the Halliburton is set up. Overall, our stay was adequate, but we would have chosen to stay at a more central and modern hotel if we had to do it over.

Dana & Yumi have really put the labor of love into making Peggy's Cove Bed & Breakfast a stylish,…read morewarm an welcoming place to spend the night. The decor is a lovely mix of classic and modern, with a homey feel. The rooms are a fair size, with comfortable furniture and pleasing views from all sides. Their friendly dogs add to the atmosphere, and Yumi's baking is superb! Spend a day or a week! Use this as your homebase for exploring the Peggy's Cove Preservation Area, boating on the seacoast and driving along the Lighthouse Route, taking in restaurants and galleries.

Mark and Tracy own and run this magnificent Bed and Breakfast. They told us that they have owned it…read morefor about years and have spent a lot of that time renovating it themselves and they have done a wonderful job. We rented the cottage and loved it. The beds are fabulous, I slept like a baby. Every morning at 830 there is a full breakfast in the kitchen and sun porch. Tracy and Mark greet you with a smile and the most deliciousness! Her oat bran fruit muffin is to die for! During the whole meal they engage all of their guests in delightful conversation and make you feel right at home, in their personal home. The view of the cove is breathtaking and they are only minutes from the legendary Peggys Cove Lighthouse. We paid $200.00 Canadian per night for the cottage and when we converted it to American is was less than an average hotel here in the states. It was worth every penny and I personally plan to go back in the future.

Worst hotel ever. Climate controls wouldn't work, roasted or froze. Filthy. Creepy and unsafe.read more

The room had not been vacuumed - not just in the last week, it looked like it had not been vacuumed…read morein months (carpeting). Apart from the sheets and the bathroom, which were clean - everything else in the room was filthy and dirty. There was a dying plant in the window that had not been watered in a very long time - if you have plants in a motel - either maintain them or throw them out. The room was also excessively hot all night - the front desk clerk who showed me the room said that she was turning the heat off and that I could put on the heat pump for air conditioning. It stayed about 95 Fahrenheit all night. The only reason we stayed at all in this room, was that we were tired, and most other things were already fully booked. We also had the feeling in the night that we were being asphyxiated by some kind of oxygen displacing gas - so I would add that this place can actually be life threatening. Creepy and weird. The included breakfast looked nice, but gave us both indigestion. This place needs new management or ownership desperately.

The place itself lacks upkeep. Yard was Filled with junk…read more while eccentric initially it soon became clear that the owner (female) was intoxicated and went door to door screaming at neighbours at some point in the evening. This place lacked any semblance of professionalism. Please value you money more by not spending it at this place.

This place was a nightmare of an experience. Unprofessional through and through. After seeing the…read moreunmowed lawn in the front yard and piles of junk, garbage and a broken down food truck (seemingly with someone living in it) in the back yard, we decided to cancel our reservation. The owner wouldn't give us our money back, got aggressive and kicked us off the property, then still wouldn't give us our money back. They never answer the phone. We had to contact booking.com to finally get our money back. Don't stay here under any circumstances.

Every door in this bed and breakfast says "Bed and Breakfast, You make both". This is supposed to…read morebe humorous, but it is actually true. When we arrived, after being reprimanded for wearing our shoes in the house, we were told that our room was on the third floor. We had expected two beds, we found one bed and one unmade pull out couch. After bumping our heads on the slanted walls, we tried to turn on the TV which didn't work. Her advice "just push the buttons and figure it out". We pushed them all and there was no improvement. Several lights are hanging from their sockets and don't work. In the morning we arrived at the appointed hour of 8:30 a.m. for breakfast and she was not there. After reading the other review, we decided not to wait. If you make the mistake of coming here, bring cash because her credit card machine still doesn't work.

I stayed here a few years ago, but wanted to add my comments. If you do a simple internet search…read moreof this place, you'll see that most reviews are negative - and rightly so. When I arrived, a single traveler, despite the fact that I had a confirmed reservation, the owner told me that there were no rooms available but that she would give me her "son's room." I wasn't in the mood to go off in search of an alternative, so I went with it. Extremely small room, uncomfortable bed, and clearly not set up as a guest room. As they say, "Strike one." In the morning, despite having a set time for breakfast, the owner was nowhere to be found. All of the guests gathered in the living room / dining room area, and we were fairly unimpressed. Then, the owner appeared with bags of groceries. Of course, she still had to prepare the breakfast, so all of us were inconvenienced by the wait and having to accommodate the owner's schedule. Strike two. When I was leaving, I was told that the owner's credit card machine was down and I would have to pay cash instead. This required the extra step (and delay) of having to run to a bank as I did not have the cash on hand. Strike three. Finally, a personal note: the owner is a prolific gossip and even during my very brief stay, I overheard her make nasty comments about both former and current guests. She also made some fairly critical and generalistic comments about American citizens, which I found offensive but more importantly, from a business perspective, not very wise on her part. I'm sure that many of her customers and potential customers live in the United States of America... Bottom line: you can easily do much better than the Verandah, so you should avoid it.