Absolutely spectacular. And I had no idea this place was here until now! I booked an anniversary week-end on the spur of the moment, based on the recommendation of a road-tripping friend who had been there a week prior via arrangements made by his employer. The pictures he posted were enough to get us curious about this venue so unexpectedly close to the city, and we are eternally glad we made the decision to check it out. The owners are enormously friendly. We stayed on the weekend, and were met by the family members who live next door in the carriage house, (FYI, the owner has a rather unique sense of humor, which adds to the character of the house. It's definitely an entertaining time.) He's quite the antique aficionado, and you'll get the opportunity to see many interesting pieces scattered throughout the house, many of which he can speak to at length. We also stayed in the King's suite, and since it was off-season and near mid-week, we were also essentially given the run of the house to explore as we wished. The King's itself is incredibly spacious, and in addition to the hot tub, has an excellent en suite bathroom, with a rain-style shower head and multiple sinks, etc. The bed is enormously comfy, and scattered throughout the house are an interesting collection of books of all sorts - making a treasure hunt in itself. The other rooms in the house -which we were able to thoroughly explore, are all very well fitted, and quite nice. Wherever you stay when you book here, you will end up with a nice room. There are also lots of other rooms to explore, (games, entertainment, business, dining, etc.) with the arrangement being that - unlike other B&Bs, you are not sharing the house with the owner. He believes that you can have a better experience without worrying about tripping over the homeowner's slippers, pets, etc. if they remain discreetly off-site, yet nearby, and I believe he is correct. There is also a hot tub and pool area, which we were unable to check out because of the weather. (Next time, for sure.) Breakfast, was, in a word, delicious. I've posted a picture, but the photo doesn't do the experience justice. Delicious homemade blueberry jam and the fluffiest pancakes I have ever eaten - and I've eaten a lot of pancakes over the years- rounded out an elegant breakfast in one of 2 dining rooms. After breakfast, it should also be mentioned that checkout times are about the same as any other place, but you are free to stay and enjoy the grounds for a while afterwards. This is simply one of the best places I have stayed in this province. If you are looking for a quick night away from Halifax, are planning a wedding, or just looking for somewhere stately to stay in the valley, strongly consider the Clockmaker's Inn. read more