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Customs House Inn

38 Depot Street, Pictou, Nova Scotia B0K 1H0, Canada
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Customs House Inn
Ranked #8 of 10 Pictou B&B and Inns
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Peachland
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2012

I chose this title because I believe that the place has potential but that the owners still have some way to go to add the finishing touches to make it a B&B that will see repeat business. When we arrived in Pictou we had some trouble finding the place. When one approaches from the street close to the marina, the... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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35 reviews 35 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

I stumbled upon this gem through our corporate travel website when I was looking for a someplace after I got off the Wood Islands - Caribou ferry. What a GREAT find! Given the later hour, the innkeeper was out but had left my key and note taped to the office door. I found a really charming room with high ceilings,... More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2012

This was a lucky last-minute find in our recent road trip through Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Pictou is an amazingly scenic place. The local residents, to commemorate their founding fathers and mothers, built an authentic replica of the ship that sailed here from Scotland. It sits in the picturesque harbour, with a number of good eating places nearby. Customs... More

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Hamilton, Canada
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16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012

This Inn was a real find. Our King room was huge, well furnished and had a huge bathroom. This is the old Customs house, That has been restored and is very nice. The continental breakfast in the old pub was basic but good. The room rate was very reasonable.There are several restaurants within walking distance ( the Thai was great)

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Moncton, New Brunswick
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

This was a really nice spot. Rooms were very spacious and Doug, the inn keeper, was a good guy. We all had a good conversation over breakfast. We stayed there during Canada Day and things in the town of Pictou were a bit slow, but we enjoyed the quite pace for a change. I would stay there again if over... More

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Sydney
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2012

My husband booked this b&b for a weekend getaway during the lobster festival in Pictou. We arrived during an unusually warm week in this area to find a lovely large room with high ceilings and windows but no air conditioning ! And to our great disappointment the pub is closed and has apparently been closed for some time though the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011

The Customs House building is interesting and unique. The owners have done a very nice job of renovating it for use as a B&B. The bed in our room was excellent, the appointments tasteful and the shower very nice. The owner/inn keeper is a pleasant fellow, but he and his business partners have not had hospitality experience. So...the lamps next... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011

Pictou is a quaint, picturesque waterfront town. Best situation for the PEI Ferry. Very clean B&B, or better B & almost B. Comfortable bed. Good value for the money. Breakfast is boxed cereal out on a counter in a run down closed pub. The coffee is hot, brown and plenty of it - but weak, like Tim Hortons. The host/innkeeper... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011 via mobile

Beautiful, elegant, charming room. The included breakfast was not "available." Completely unable to find the innkeeper when we tried to check-out, looked everywhere! Chose this Inn partly for the on-site pub when we reserved but disappointed to find it was closed.

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Savannah, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 July 2011

In the heart of Pictou, only ten minutes from the PEI ferry. A perfect stop for those staying over for the ferry to PEI. Not much to look at from the outside, but each room is VERY modern and comfortable on the inside. Several restaurants within waking distance. We would definately stay there again.

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Additional Information about Customs House Inn

Address: 38 Depot Street, Pictou, Nova Scotia B0K 1H0, Canada
Region: Canada > Nova Scotia > Pictou
Amenities:
Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #8 of 10 B&Bs / Inns in Pictou
Price range (per night): S$127 - 173
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