Braeside Country Inn

4.0 star property

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Free daily continental breakfast
Library
Front of property
Sun deck

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

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126 Front Street, Pictou, NS, B0K1H0
  • Place, Hector Heritage Quay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, DeCoste Entertainment Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Pictou Marina
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (most with harbour view)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Small Single Room with Queen Bed, 1 guest Only

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Braeside Country Inn

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, 7-minute walk to Hector Heritage Quay
A business centre, a meeting room and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a computer station, a library and express check-in are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Braeside Country Inn offers 18 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Satellite televisions are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Braeside Country Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Northumberland Fisheries Museum. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a business centre, a meeting room and a computer
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Hector Heritage Quay and DeCoste Entertainment Centre
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available daily. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Braeside Country Inn. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Pictou bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Fishing
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1938
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 01 December and 16 April.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number STR2425T9828
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.

Property is also known as

Braeside Country
Braeside Country Inn
Braeside Country Inn Pictou
Braeside Country Pictou
Braeside Country Inn Pictou
Braeside Country Inn Bed & breakfast
Braeside Country Inn Bed & breakfast Pictou

Braeside Country Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 512 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 512 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 512 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 512 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 512 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely hotel. This is the first hotel in Pictou and it is gorgeous. The entire hotel is gorgeous, our room was wonderful and the breakfast was nice. The only downsize is that there is no elevator so it was alot of steps to get to the first floor room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yiyu

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A Perfect Seaside Stay with Old World Charm We had the absolute pleasure of staying at this charming boutique hotel nestled in a beautiful historical home nearly a century old. From the moment we arrived, we were swept away by the old English character that runs through every detail of the house: beautiful vintage décor, wood floors, and an unmistakable sense of timeless elegance. Our room was adorable, spotless, and full of personality. We were especially lucky to have a corner unit that offered breathtaking views of both the sea and the surrounding forest—a truly rare treat. Waking up to the sound of waves and birdsong was something special. The host and owner was incredibly welcoming and went above and beyond to make us feel at home. They offered excellent recommendations for local restaurants. This place is a hidden gem, perfect for anyone who appreciates the beauty of historical buildings, thoughtful hospitality, and that unmistakable old English charm. We’re already dreaming of our next visit. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

bob

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay - hosts were very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was not as advertised, run down, staff was not personable, or available, lack of hot water, continental breakfast was less than basic, we could not wait to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and beautiful. Old but nicely kept by the owners, clean, comfortable, quiet. Excellent continental breakfast, I would definitely go back. Some wildlife on the Inn’s grounds
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Charming old hotel with some updates to the rooms. We were on the 2nd of 3 floors. There is virtually no sound proofing between floors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

pankaj

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tastefully devoted and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with family
It did not have an elevator for the luggage Two flights of stairs The host was nice enough to help take the luggage up
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

***

The place was quiet and clean. Staff was very polite and helpful. The real problem was the bed. The mattress was hard and the box spring groaned very loudly every time one of us moved. Bed needs to be replaced in room 10. We did not get a very good sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice inn. The staffs are very friendly and resourceful. The inn is close to most restaurants in the town. And, Princess Anne visited and stayed here in 1991 honoring the arrival of the Ship Hector from Scotland to the Port of Pictou in 1773.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vahid

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Missed Potential

The property has SO much untapped potential. The view of the bay is beautiful. However, the decor is outdated. The breakfast was grocery store loaf bread, a bowl of fruit that was mostly grapes, and boxed cereal that had been dumped into containers. Also, the best feature of this hotel is the view; however, in the dining area two of the windows that should be looking over the bay have been boarded up. Also, not everyone drinks coffee--there should be some tea bags available for the tea drinkers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner and her son were very available and friendly. At our 7 pm check in we were asked if we planned to go to a restaurant for dinner because the nearby restaurants closed at 8 pm. With that information we decided to defer carrying suitcases to our room until after dinner. Note that there isn't an elevator in this historic building and all bedrooms are upstairs. The breakfast had good variety including boiled eggs, yogurt, fruit and cereal. Gluten free granola and toast were available on request.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the quiet and an interesting historic building. Could walk to town quite easily. Keep in mind you'll be asked to pay up front, which isn't usual in my hotel experience. There are religious/biblical quotes throughout common spaces, and the rules are quite strict.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jade

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old building and very limited breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

carl

Liked: Staff & service
Old bed and furniture small room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is great on the third floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t put into words what a wonderful experience our night at The Braeside Inn was. The Innkeepers were extremely friendly, the ambience was exceptional, the room was spotless. The property has been maintained very well. The breakfast was enjoyable. I cannot find the words to recommend The Braeside Inn to the level it deserves.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

It was built in 1936 and had charm and class
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025