Downtown restaurants within 15 minute walk. Lovely room and sitting room where you can enjoy the fire on a cool evening. Very warm hosts, shared a glass of wine in the evening. Beautiful home in an excellent location.

Located in a very quiet neibourhood in walking distance from downtown sydney the experience at this BandB was outstanding. The welcome was perfect, the rooms were very clean and outfitted with every anemnity one can desire (Phone, Internet, Television). The bathroom was perfect. In the large sitting /reading room one can find a good selection of reading material , to... More

My partner and I stayed at the Colby House B&B for 3 nights just before Christmas 2012; and what a joy it was! I had been eyeing this B&B for some time since spotting it on the internet years ago and the actual experience of staying there more than exceeded my expectations! I'm sure the B&B is utterly gorgeous any... More

We stayed at Colby House in August last year and all I can say is fantastic! The meals were incredible and we have never had such warm and inviting hosts. The house was beautiful, full or original hardwood and turn of the century charm. Great location just a few minutes walk from downtown and close to the highway. Bev and... More

We stayed in Colby House for 2 nights, a charming Victorian House with a beautiful veranda, located about 15 minutes (on foot) from downtown. The MacDonald room is a private room due to its location in the house and is beautifully decorated. However, if you travel with a lot of luggage you may want to choose one of the other... More

We stayed at the Colby house for only 1 night while touring Cape Breton in October. Bev and Gordon were great hosts and we enjoyed the conversations and their hospitality. The MacDonald room was very comfortable, warm and relaxing. The angel on the door was a nice touch. Breakfast was excellent (did not have to eat lunch that day) and... More

We spent 6 nights at the Colby House over the Christmas period this year while visiting with our daughter and her family who live nearby. The entire house, both inside and out, celebrated Christmas with beautiful decorations, lights and trees. Even the breakfast table in the dining room had a different setting and linen each day in addition to the... More

My wife and I have stayed at Colby House many times over the past few years, but for the first time we recently stayed two nights in late November. The off-season rates were a welcome bonus. The hospitality was, as ever, gracious and friendly, and the breakfasts were extraordinary--but the stunning decorations both inside and outside turned this stately and... More

North American B&Bs have a distinctive aesthetic. Colby House exemplifies this slightly exaggerated vision of antique furnishings, lots of ornaments and elaborate decoration. However, the rooms are comfortable enough, if a little cramped for two, and the bathroom off ours was a triumph of architectural ingenuity. There are also mod-cons in the form of free and reliable wi-fi. The owners... More