Groundswell Pub & Inn has a garden, private beach area, a terrace and restaurant in DʼEscousse. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a playground. Free private parking is available and the inn also has bike rental for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. At the inn, the rooms come with a deskand a patio with a garden view. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Groundswell Pub & Inn also feature free WiFi, while some have a sea view. All rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Guests at Groundswell Pub & Inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around DʼEscousse, like skiing and cycling. The reception at the inn can provide tips on the area. Sydney (Nova Scotia) Airport is 80 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
and
1 queen bed
2 queen beds
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
9.6
High score for DʼEscousse

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • John
    United States United States
    The location was spectacular and the owners (husband and wife) were extremely helpful. Memorable stay.
  • S
    Canada Canada
    It’s owner operated (both hotel and pub) so feels very personal. Matt is a great host, welcoming and attentive. The location is off the main trail so it’s quiet with great views. Our room was serene, clean and comfortable. Both supper on the deck...
  • Robert
    United States United States
    Genuine small town pub inn. Warm environment and warm people.
  • Mark
    United States United States
    The pub is a community hub. Great place to meet people. Food and drink selection was good. Highly recommend. Super nice staff.
  • R
    Roy
    United States United States
    Best place to stay on the island for sure. Good location. Easy access. Rooms are from Beatles songs and are neat and clean. Pub must get hopping but when we stayed we had the place to ourselves. You see they are closed on Monday and Tuesday...
  • Jasmin
    Canada Canada
    Very friendly staff. Neat, tidy, and cozy. The food in the pub was excellent.
  • William
    United States United States
    A lovely room with windows overseeing a sloped lawn down to the lake. We are picky, and the food was delicious and the dining room fun. Breakfast delivered to our room was a treat. The host was gracious, friendly and efficient. We would have...
  • Jack
    United States United States
    It was the atmosphere at the Groundswell which really set the mood. Comfortable accommodation, on-site entertainment and a very receptive pub crowd. The owner was most gracious and made my arrival soecial and memorable. A+
  • Paul
    United States United States
    It’s a cool setup of having the pub and rooms together, with a beautiful backdrop of the water
  • Peggy
    Canada Canada
    The restaurant was closed for the season, but they said they'd cook if we wanted.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Groundswell Pub
    • Cuisine
      American • Australian • Asian
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Groundswell Pub & Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Private beach area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Ski

  • Ski storage

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bingo
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Playground
  • Skiing

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • ATM on site
  • Packed lunches
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
CAD 20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
CAD 20 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This seasonal property is open from April 1 until December 31.

Please note that the on-site bar which offers live music.

License number: RYA-2023-24-06191606270382347-3283

FAQs about Groundswell Pub & Inn

  • Groundswell Pub & Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Skiing
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Private beach area
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Bingo
    • Beach
  • Check-in at Groundswell Pub & Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Groundswell Pub & Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Groundswell Pub
  • Room options at Groundswell Pub & Inn include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Vacation Home
  • Yes, Groundswell Pub & Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Groundswell Pub & Inn is 1,950 feet from the center of DʼEscousse. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Groundswell Pub & Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.