The Lynwood Inn is at 441 Shore Road in Baddeck, at what it calls the gateway to the Cabot Trail, within walking distance of the village shops and restaurants. The Inn has 29 contemporary rooms in the Donald F. MacDermid building, in four types: Double, Balcony, Heritage Suites and the Lynwood Cottage. A two-bedroom cottage and a five-bedroom vacation home are also on the property. The original main building is a Victorian house dating to 1868 with three tall gables, and the Dunlop family, who run it, say six generations of the family have worked in Baddeck tourism since 1861. There is a restaurant and a patio bar focused on local food and drink, gardens and free WiFi, and the Inn is open year-round.
Location and getting around
The Inn is on Shore Road, near the Kidston Island ferry and the Alexander Graham Bell site, and you can walk to the village centre and the waterfront. The Cabot Trail starts a short drive away, and Sydney is about an hour by road. Parking is free, and there is an electric vehicle charging station.
The rooms and the feel
Rooms have private bathrooms, with refrigerators, microwaves, coffee and tea makers and flat-screen TVs, jetted tubs in some bathrooms and private balconies in the Balcony rooms. The Heritage Suites are the more spacious option, and the cottages suit families or groups. The mood is homely and personal rather than resort-like, with a 24-hour front desk and a long family connection to the village.
Who it suits and what to know: it is a good-value base for couples and independent travellers who want to walk to dinner and keep costs down. A cooked-to-order breakfast is available for a surcharge, but guest reviews suggest dinner and breakfast service may be limited in the winter season, so confirm the restaurant is operating if you want to eat in. Because it stays open all year, it is a dependable choice when seasonal Baddeck properties close.
Why stay here
- ✓Open year-round
- ✓Walk to Baddeck village
- ✓Heritage suites
- ✓Balcony rooms
- ✓On-site restaurant and patio bar
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Cottages and vacation home
Good questions
Is the Lynwood Inn open in winter?+
Yes, the Inn says it is open year-round. Guest reviews suggest restaurant service can be limited in winter, so ask before you rely on it.
Where is it?+
At 441 Shore Road in Baddeck, within walking distance of the village shops and restaurants. It is near the Bell site and the Kidston Island ferry.
What room types are there?+
Double rooms, Balcony rooms, Heritage Suites and the Lynwood Cottage in the main building, plus a two-bedroom cottage and a five-bedroom vacation home. Accessible rooms are available.
