Gowrie House, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia

Built c. 1820 in the Georgian style, Gowrie House has been redecorated and elegantly furnished with fine antiques and works of art. The Inn has been awarded 4 and 1/2 stars by Canada Select. Ten rooms with private ensuite baths, A/C, fireplaces and a caretaker's cottage for deluxe accommodation ~ particularily lovely for those special occassions, such as anniversarys, weddings and weekend getaways. Several of our suites are popular for honeymoons.

Comfortable rooms, friendly people and superb food. Centrally located on beautiful Cape Breton Island its a great point from which to explore. Whether here for adventure, romance, golf, or respite, the Gowrie House Country Inn is the perfect place to stay. ** For complete room descriptions please visit our website at www.gowriehouse.com

Convenient to the North Sydney Ferry Terminal for the Marine Atlantic/Atlantique Ferry to Port aux Basques and St. John's, Newfoundland.

Dinner is served daily at 7:30 p.m. with advance reservations required in our two star rated dining room (of a possible three starts). You will not want to miss dinner at Gowrie House. Each evening at 7:30 p.m. (8:15 later in the year) a four course dinner is served featuring the finest local ingredients available. These ingredients include but are not limited to fresh Atlantic salmon, Cape Breton lamb and seasonal fresh produce. The menu changes daily and may offer fruit soups, salads, a choice of meat or fish entree, and a choice of desserts such as our signature dessert - Hazelnut Meringue Torte.

All rooms have air conditioning, private baths and cable television.
All rooms are individually decorated with fine antiques.
Complimentary Breakfast is served 7:30AM 9:30AM
Check in time is 1:00 P.M. and Check Out time is 11:00 A.M.
All rooms are non-smoking.
Pets are permitted by permission only.
Cancellation Policy is 72 hours

Our Dining room has a two of three star rating as awarded by "Where to Eat in Canada". It has also been awarded the Tourism Industry Association's Food Service Award (1991).