Braeside Country Inn

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a quick walk to Hector Heritage Quay

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Experience a tranquil retreat amidst lush greenery and traditional architecture.
Relax in a serene garden setting with a beautifully appointed table and bench amidst lush greenery.
Cozy living room with armchairs, bookshelf, globe, and chandelier.
Enjoy a peaceful retreat on a serene lawn surrounded by trees and shrubs.
Dine in style with comfortable seating for all, surrounded by classic architectural details.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Small Single Room with Queen Bed, 1 guest Only

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 180 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 180 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Pictou

Braeside Country Inn places you within a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions such as Hector Heritage Quay and DeCoste Entertainment Centre. This 18-room, 4-star bed & breakfast has free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Hector Heritage Quay - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • DeCoste Entertainment Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pictou Marina - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • McCulloch House Museum - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Caribou and Munroes Island Provincial Park - 10 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Nest - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Murphy’s Margaritaville - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Braeside Country Inn

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a quick walk to Hector Heritage Quay
Guests of Braeside Country Inn enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a meeting room. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Other amenities at this golf bed & breakfast include a computer station, a library, and express check-in.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include free local calls, ceiling fans, and desks. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 December 01 and April 16.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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 onsite 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-10 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number STR2425T9828

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and a security system.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Braeside Country Inn?

Braeside Country Inn offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Braeside Country Inn?

As of Aug 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Braeside Country Inn on Aug 17, 2025 start from $159.38, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see close to Braeside Country Inn?

This bed & breakfast in Pictou is within a 10-minute walk of Hector Heritage Quay, Northumberland Fisheries Museum, and Caspers Gifts and Crafts. You'll also find Pictou Marina and Caribou and Munroes Island Provincial Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Braeside Country Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does Braeside Country Inn include a casino on the premises?

No, Braeside Country Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Braeside Country Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is Braeside Country Inn good for couples?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like a nature reserve plus some guestrooms include jetted bathtubs and sea views.

Are there hot tubs at Braeside Country Inn?

No, but this bed & breakfast offers jetted bathtubs in some guestrooms.

Does Braeside Country Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Braeside Country Inn offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Braeside Country Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Braeside Country Inn.

Does Braeside Country Inn have connecting rooms?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Braeside Country Inn?

No, at Braeside Country Inn, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Braeside Country Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 464 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 464 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 464 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 464 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 464 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Linda, the manager of the property was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Amenities
The building is beautiful! We enjoyed the decor and the bedding was so nice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historical building, extremely pleasant and helpful host. Good breakfast. We were late in the season and the town was so quiet it felt deserted.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

WEN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy staying here and highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historical building with convenient modern upgrades. Linda went out of her way to ensure our arrival went smoothly when our flight was delayed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night stay in Pictou

Nice hotel in a good location. Easy to walk to restaurants. Very nice breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Gerry

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The family that runs this property was very nice and efficient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner was very pleasant, made us feel welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice old hotel. Lovely town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

VALERIE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet Inn that was laid back and owner tried to be very helpful with information on the area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry, Croton on Hudson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and well kept accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Joe-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
It was unique and had character.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Braeside was lovely. Very quiet and very close to restaurants. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Bay Saint Louis

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Judy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024